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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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
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
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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