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
The Progress Fund Stories
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
Welcome to a different kitchen
10/09 Kitchen – Bedford, PA’s Newest Restaurant Congratulations to Nick and Sara Letzo, owners of 10/09 Kitchen, a new Italian/Mediterranean inspired restaurant in downtown Bedford. A large crowd warmly welcomed this new upscale restaurant to […] 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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