On March 26, 2014, Jennifer and David Black opened Blackbird Distillery, the newest distillery in Pennsylvania. Jennifer and her husband have worked for the last two years to open the place. The batches they have […] Continue Reading
The Progress Fund Stories
Trail Town Program® Expands in New Trails and New Towns
After years of success along the Great Allegheny Passage in the Laurel Highlands, the Trail Town Program® will expand this year into new areas across Western Pennsylvania to support business and economic development along a […] Continue Reading
President Obama’s Remarks in Pittsburgh
This past Monday, we received an invitation from the White House to attend President Obama’s visit to the Pittsburgh area today. It is an honor to be an invited guest of the President, so David […] Continue Reading
Four years post-fire, Wendell August Forge launches NFL-themed products
Mercer, PA – January 22, 2014 – Just four years after the Wendell August Forge went up in smoke, the historic Grove City company approaches the biggest game of the year with a new facility […] Continue Reading
$50,000,000 and Growing
The Progress Fund has just crossed a significant milestone in its growth. We have now made over $50,000,000 of loans to small businesses. $50 Million is a big number and a major accomplishment for us. […] Continue Reading
Open house for renovated West Newton building sees good response
The spruced-up and ready-to-occupy former Riverside Lounge was opened to public view on October 28 and the response was good. The former tavern at 101 S. Water Street drew some local interest and some new […] Continue Reading
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