The Progress Fund is looking for entrepreneurs interested in renting the 2,500 square foot first floor, or buying the entire 5,000 square foot two-story building and one half acre parcel on which it sits along […] Continue Reading
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U.S. Treasury Awards $1,347,000 to The Progress Fund
Greensburg, PA – The Treasury Department announced an award of $1,347,000 in federal funds to The Progress Fund, which was awarded the maximum offered under this year’s competitive grant process. President & CEO of The […] Continue Reading
Advancing the Regional Trail Network
Key stakeholders representing long-distance, multi trail groups in the region met recently and agreed on a vision for the regional trail network. The vision? A connected trail system in 46 counties by 2033. The meeting […] Continue Reading
Economic Development in Trail Towns
As the regional trail network expands, so are the business opportunities along the trails. According to David Kahley, President and CEO of The Progress Fund, the people that participated in the initial Power of 32 […] Continue Reading
Phase 2 begins at former Riverside Lounge in West Newton
The second phase of renovations to the former Riverside Lounge along South Water Street in West Newton should begin this week, with extensive renovations planned for the interior of the two-story brick building to make it suitable for leasing this fall, the Greensburg-based nonprofit owner said.
ARC Launches Appalachian Community Capital Initiative to Build Access to Credit in Region
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has spearheaded the creation of the Appalachian Community Capital (ACC), a new central bank for community development lenders that will increase the availability of capital to small businesses in the […] Continue Reading
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