By Wendy Zook – Published in the Altoona Mirror on July 2, 2014 BEDFORD – Sara and Nick Letzo have dreamed about owning their own restaurant since they first met.“Nick and I actually talked about […] Continue Reading
The Progress Fund Stories
Derailleur Bike Shop Café brewing near Butler-Freeport Community Trail
A Summit Township couple plan to open the first café and bike rental shop catering to Butler-Freeport Community Trail users. Derailleur Bike Shop Café will have a grand opening on July 4. Read the full […] Continue Reading
“Drinks all around” Pennsylvania
“May we propose a toast to CJ Spirits!” CJ Spirits is our 12th loan to PA’s exuberantly growing Wine and Spirits industry. CJ Spirits is a craft distillery located in Kane, Pa along the famous […] Continue Reading
Karen won!!!
Karen Post receives Seton Hill University Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Karen Post, Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer of The Progress Fund, will receive the Seton Hill University Entrepreneurial Excellence Award at the Winners’ Circle Awards luncheon […] Continue Reading
Westmoreland County Winners’ Circle Announces 2014 Awards Recipients
The Westmoreland County Winners’ Circle is pleased to announce the 2014 Winners’ Circle Awards recipients to be honored at a luncheon reception on May 21 at the Greensburg Country Club, Jeannette. The Progress Fund, represented by Karen Post, Chief Financial Officer, will receive the Seton Hill University Entrepreneurial Excellence Award.
“We need a place to sleep!”
The demand for overnight accommodations along the Great Allegheny Passage is growing at an accelerating pace. Ten years ago, Bright Morning B&B, in West Newton, opened with only 1 room. In 2013, with our help, they expanded by purchasing and rehabilitating the vacant house next door.





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