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
The Progress Fund Stories
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
Success has partners
Bill Chouinard says, “It’s amazing what a good business plan and a good relationship with a lender can allow you to do.” We couldn’t agree more. With funding from The Progress Fund, Bill purchased Wild […] Continue Reading
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