As the nonprofit developer of the Hazelwood Brew House project, we could not be prouder of New France Brewing Co. and Abstract Realm Brewing Co. for reaching their first year in business milestone. Thursday, June […] Continue Reading
The Progress Fund Stories
Reward yourself
June 7 is National Trails Day®. Use the celebration to your advantage. It’s a great excuse to get outside and use the trails you love. And don’t forget the best part of the day…the reward. […] Continue Reading
SBA News Release
On May 19, the SBA put out a News Release, #25–51 that mentions The Progress Fund. Disappointingly, their statements about us were wrong, and rather than praise us for the small business lending we do […] Continue Reading
Sweet Deal!
Meghan Pohl and Jessica Brewster are two women with one dream, to live a life growing, creating and eating. They share the dream through their business in Saxonburg named “Batch” which offers homegrown and handmade […] Continue Reading
A smashing success
Quiz: Do you recognize this building? Hint: It’s located in an old mill-town along the Allegheny River, which is now a favorite destination of craft beer fans. Answer: It’s the old PNC Bank Branch in […] Continue Reading
We don’t go away
The Progress Fund made its first loan in 1998. That very first borrower stayed a borrower of The Progress Fund until 2024 when they sold their successful business and started a new chapter in life. […] Continue Reading
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