The Progress Fund is proud to be one of the funders for Simeral Square, which was made possible with funds of the Richard King Mellon Foundation. This new downtown park is located along the east […] Continue Reading
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Three New Businesses Open for 2013 Trail Season
Bright Morning Bed & Breakfast has expanded to be the perfect resting place for travelers and vacationers. Be one of the first to stay at their new guesthouse, The Annex Inn. The two guesthouses, located […] Continue Reading
The Progress Fund provides money, assistance to entrepreneurs along the Great Allegheny Passage
Two of our borrowers, Judy Pletcher, owner of Rockwood Mill Shoppes & Opera House, and Brad and Maureen Smith, owners of Confluence Cyclery, were featured in an article by Vicki Rock; published in the Daily […] Continue Reading
Trail to see opening of new restaurant outside Sutersville
As bicyclists, joggers and walkers travel past the Yough Twister just outside Sutersville along the Great Allegheny Passage, a new café now complements the long-standing fixture selling ice cream. Driscoll and Sons Café will hold […] Continue Reading
Congratulations to Eric Martin, Laurel Highlands Tourism Trailblazer of the Year
Congratulations to Eric Martin, our current borrower and co-owner of Wilderness Voyageurs, who was recently named Laurel Highlands Tourism Trailblazer of the Year! “Eric has brought a true trailblazer spirit to Wilderness Voyageurs, Ohiopyle and […] Continue Reading
Great Allegheny Passage named one of top ten “Best Fall Trips 2012” by National Geographic
The National Geographic recently named the Great Allegheny Passage as one of the top ten in their “Best Fall Trips 2012” – a timely honor because the ground-breaking for the last section of the trail […] Continue Reading
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