The Country Cupboard & Nature Run Wood Works Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Laughlintown, PA The old general store in Laughlintown has been brought back to life as The Country Cupboard & Nature Run Wood Works. […] Continue Reading
The Progress Fund Stories
Laughlintown Landmark to Reopen July 4th
Over the past two years, The Progress Fund has worked to save and reopen an important local landmark. Built circa 1873, this old country store is at the commercial center of the Village of Laughlintown […] Continue Reading
Husband-and-wife duo see dream come to fruition with Bedford restaurant
By Wendy Zook – Published in the Altoona Mirror on July 2, 2014 BEDFORD – Sara and Nick Letzo have dreamed about owning their own restaurant since they first met.“Nick and I actually talked about […] Continue Reading
Derailleur Bike Shop Café brewing near Butler-Freeport Community Trail
A Summit Township couple plan to open the first café and bike rental shop catering to Butler-Freeport Community Trail users. Derailleur Bike Shop Café will have a grand opening on July 4. Read the full […] Continue Reading
“Drinks all around” Pennsylvania
“May we propose a toast to CJ Spirits!” CJ Spirits is our 12th loan to PA’s exuberantly growing Wine and Spirits industry. CJ Spirits is a craft distillery located in Kane, Pa along the famous […] Continue Reading
Karen won!!!
Karen Post receives Seton Hill University Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Karen Post, Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer of The Progress Fund, will receive the Seton Hill University Entrepreneurial Excellence Award at the Winners’ Circle Awards luncheon […] Continue Reading
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