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
The Progress Fund Stories
A Newsworthy week for our borrowers serving the Great Allegheny Passage
These four borrowers were featured in separate articles in the Tribune-Review and Post-Gazette. River’s Edge Canoe & Kayak Evelyn Andritz, owner of River’s Edge Canoe & Kayak, canoes the Kiski River near Leechburg The National […] Continue Reading
Grand Opening of West Newton’s Simeral Square
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
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
Trailblazing Bright Morning Bed & Breakfast doubles down
One of the pioneers of West Newton’s trail-powered rebirth is expanding this month. Bright Morning Bed & Breakfast is opening a second guest house, The Annex Inn, which features three lovely rooms and a dining […] 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
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