The Progress Fund Stories

Melissa and her husband Shannon own The Jean Bonnet Tavern, a Bedford County landmark since before the Revolutionary War. Today, thanks to the third loan from The Progress Fund since 1999, when the Jacobs became […] Continue Reading

The nine-year-old business, which James and Beverly Hite purchased in June with the assistance of The Progress Fund, has employed their sons almost from its start. Now that the Hites own the business, they have […] Continue Reading

When a commercial banker turns to The Progress Fund for help for the second time since January 2005, you know The Progress Fund must be a good deal — and the project a growing success. […] Continue Reading

Trillium Lodge, is a nine-bedroom rustic-style lodge built on 40 acres, situated 2,400 feet above sea level, overlooking the Youghiogheny River Gorge and Ohiopyle State Park. Read more.

“Wash the dishes, and then feed the baboon.” That’s not an order most kids get around the house. But for Adam Guiher, growing up around primates, big cats, reptiles, and hundreds of other exotic animals […] Continue Reading

Chainsaw carving already draws 200 carvers and 30,000 tourists to northern Pennsylvania’s Elk County each February. Now the husband-and-wife team that runs the annual Ridgway Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous is turning the amazing transformation of log-to-art […] Continue Reading