Along the Trail

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. Before, after, or even both, reward yourself with the necessary grub or thirst-quenching beverage your adventure deserves.  Some of our borrowers are perfectly located to … Continue reading

Still offering 5.5% interest

Outdoor recreation is one of the few economic sectors that grew during the pandemic and it has continued to grow as individuals and families have picked up new hobbies and formed new traditions. This was the message by Governor Shapiro at an announcement on September 6th in Fayette County, PA. The Progress Fund was mentioned for its role in providing … Continue reading

Our “Placemaker Series”

The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) happened because of people.  People that had a vision and wanted to ride it.  People that went about the job of building it.  People that promoted it and those that are maximizing the GAP’s economic potential. The story of the GAP’s success is captured by what these “Placemakers” now have to say or have written.  … Continue reading