The Progress Fund has just crossed a significant milestone in its growth. We have now made over $50,000,000 of loans to small businesses. $50 Million is a big number and a major accomplishment for us. […] Continue Reading
The Progress Fund Stories
Open house for renovated West Newton building sees good response
The spruced-up and ready-to-occupy former Riverside Lounge was opened to public view on October 28 and the response was good. The former tavern at 101 S. Water Street drew some local interest and some new […] Continue Reading
West Newton property ready for tenants
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
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
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