Nonprofit Finds Creative Way to Boost Beer, Wine and Spirits Businesses

An Appalachian nonprofit is getting creative to help tastemakers start and grow their boozy businesses. The Progress Fund’s new Craft Beverage Fund connects West Virginia and Pennsylvania brewers, distillers and winemakers with the financing they need to grow. “Drink crafters are community anchors,” said David Kahley, President & CEO of The Progress Fund. “We think…

New Learn and Earn Gives Back to Students

Learn & Earn grants are an incredible opportunity for employers in West Virginia to have the chance to train ideal future employees.  Employers select students who are studying at a local community and technical college (CTC) and are reimbursed from grant funding for up to half of the student’s wages while that student works for…