Cresson, PA, has long been a proud rail town, but it’s never seen a caboose quite like this one. Last weekend, the owners of longstanding Dunny’s Pizza opened their new venture, a ice cream shop […] Continue Reading
The Progress Fund Stories
PovertyNeck Hillbillies Get a Richer Sound
When the PovertyNeck Hillbillies play in Pennsylvania, they draw local fans and admirers from several states around. When they tour the Midwest and the South, they communicate the region’s vibrancy and values, loud and clear. […] Continue Reading
Summit Discount Groceries Finds New Home in 160 Year Old Church
The new Summit Discount Groceries is now open marking the shop’s transformation from a hobby into a significant retailer and tourist attraction. Read more.
Mountain Creek Cabins More-Than-Doubling Luxury Lodging
In response to overwhelming demand for their three existing rental cabins, Mountain Creek Cabins has begun preparing sites for four new luxury log lodges. Read more.
The Progress Fund Raises Another $200,000 for West Virginia Tourism
The Progress Fund’s effort to boost the tourism industry in West Virginia has received another big infusion: a $200,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission that will be used to finance business creation and entrepreneurial […] Continue Reading
Local Program Contributes to National Event
The Progress Fund was selected by the Association for Enterprise Opportunity to participate in an important gathering on the Sustainable Tourism Sector. Read more.
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