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A summer scene: Ohiopyle Low Bridge over the Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

Well met, Friend of Liberty!

A traditional Revolutionary War greeting seems especially fitting this week! In honor of Independence Day, we open this newsletter by featuring Danielle Nyland, a creative entrepreneur from Greene County whose art celebrates America 250.

We are also marking a milestone for an Erie nonprofit, highlighting a creative economy success, spotlighting a new solar array in Pittsburgh, and sharing developments in affordable housing.

We invite you to read a pair of articles about BUILD CDC's latest renovation project, which is creating accessible, affordable housing and retail space in Erie. The first article features a conversation with BUILD CDC Executive Director Laura Guncheon, exploring the organization's mission and the latest project that is being launched with support from Bridgeway. In the companion piece, Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer Carlos Hackett answers four questions about the construction and renovation loan process, drawing inspiration from BUILD CDC's project to illustrate what's possible.

We also have a few quick news items featuring Bridgeway's clients, including the Energy Innovation Center, the Allegheny YMCA, creative entrepreneur Kim Flurry, and LOOP Youngstown.

Before we go, we encourage you to save the date — Wednesday, October 28 — for our 2026 Annual Event!

Thanks for taking the time to stay up to date with Bridgeway Capital. As always, if we can assist with financing for your small business, nonprofit, or commercial real estate development project, we’d love to hear from you.

And huzzah for liberty!

Turning a Creative Practice into a Community-Minded Business

Meet Danielle Nyland

When local creative entrepreneur Danielle Nyland received the news that she was selected to participate in America250PA’s Bells Across PA project, it came as a surprise, as the selection process had unfolded over several years. During that time, Danielle was also evolving, preparing to transition her painting practice into a full-time business. With support from Bridgeway's Alliance for Creative Rural Economies, the Greene County artist has done just that.

Image: BUILD CDC’s renovation project on East Avenue, completed with support from a Bridgeway Capital loan. Image courtesy of BUILD CDC.

Affordable Housing—and so Much More—in Erie’s Eastside

BUILD CDC's East Avenue Project

BUILD Community Development Corporation is leading transformative work on Erie’s Eastside, bringing a comprehensive, community-driven approach that connects affordable housing with health care access, workforce development, and neighborhood revitalization. Through strategic redevelopment projects and resident-focused planning, BUILD is turning underutilized properties into assets that support stability, opportunity, and long-term well-being for the community.

Bridgeway Capital is proud to have supported these efforts by providing flexible financing to advance BUILD's effort on East Avenue and bring its vision for a key neighborhood to life.

Bridgeway in Action!

Build CDC with Carlos Hackett

The Bridgeway in Action! series presents our impact through the lens of the people we serve, while highlighting the tools and team members who support them along their business growth journey.

For our latest installment, we chatted with Carlos Hackett, one of Bridgeway's commercial real estate loan officers, about the flexibility our construction and renovation loans provide developers.

Affordable housing providers often operate with exceptionally thin financial margins, making it critical to control long-term operating costs. Bridgeway is proud to support two affordable housing borrowers, ACTION Housing and Skyline Recovery Pittsburgh, as they adopt solar energy solutions that reduce expenses and strengthen the long-term financial sustainability of their properties.

Watch how these organizations are creating innovative solutions that expand access to safe, affordable homes while strengthening entire communities through lasting impact and financial resilience.

In the News:

Bridgeway Financing Supports New Solar Array at the Energy Innovation Center

Pittsburgh, PA, April 30, 2026 — Dawn Seckler, Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Bridgeway Capital, joined other speakers, including Mayor Corey O’Connor, to celebrate a new solar array at Pittsburgh Gateway’s Energy Innovation Center. The press event prompted news stories from 90.5 WESA, Pittsburgh City Paper, Solar Power World, and WPXI.

Pennsylvania Creative Industries’ Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Grants Turn Artists Into Professionals

New Kensington, PA, May 20, 2026 — Table Magazine's Sean Collier recently interview Kim Flurry, a cohort participant in Bridgeway's Alliance for Creative Rural Economies program, to discuss how she grew AKLW Gemstone Jewelry from hobby into a small business with assistance from Bridgeway and a Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator grant from Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

Allegheny YMCA Hosts a Ribbon Cutting for its Newly Renovated 100-Year-Old Community Hub

Pittsburgh, PA, June 5, 2026 — The Allegheny YMCA celebrated its recent renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring remarks from their leadership, along with local and statewide officials, and tours of the revitalized facility. Bridgeway Capital is proud to have supported this effort with a predevelopment grant and a bridge loan, working alongside an incredible community of partners.

LOOP Youngstown Opens New Arts & Culture Center with Bridgeway Financing

Youngstown, Ohio, June 7, 2026 — LOOP Youngstown has reenvisioned a former car dealership, turned office space, into a community center hosting event space and studios for artists. The building dedication on June 7 featured remarks from key stakeholders, including Board Chair Karen Shubert, artist and building steward Tony Nicholas, and Bridgeway's own Angelo LoCastro, among others. Read about development that is energizing Youngstown's residents.

Save the Date:

Wednesday, October 28!

Bridgeway's Annual Event Returns to the August Wilson Center

Tickets and information will be available in early September.

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