Ready to take your business to the next level?
Our SOAR Business & Innovation Team is offering an action-packed workshop for entrepreneurs, founders, and small business owners throughout the Appalachian region called IGNITE Innovation.
Get in on expert-led sessions that will help you perfect your social media game and amp up your brand power! Plus, they will chat about keeping your team’s mental health in check and mastering the financial side of your journey.
Get set to IGNITE your entrepreneurial spirit and conquer new business heights!
This event is designed to speak directly to those who own a business.
Following the SOAR Complete Guide to Entrepreneurship and the Ultimate Cheatsheet for KY Business Incentives and Funding Opportunities, our Business and Innovation team will walk founders through every critical step of business ownership.
Attendees will have the chance to network and learn from others in the region. While the event is the same, each new location will touch a cluster of the 54 ARC KY counties that SOAR serves.
- January 17, 2024 I Cumberland Valley Area Development District
- February 7, 2024 I Kentucky River Area Development District
- February 8, 2024 I Big Sandy Area Development District
- March 6, 2024 I FIVCO Area Development District
- March 7, 2024 I Gateway Area Development District
- May 2, 2024 I Barren River Area Development District
- May 14, 2024 I Lake Cumberland Area Development District
- TBD I Bluegrass Area Development District
- TBD, 2024 I Buffalo Trace Area Development District
Don’t see a location near you, but would like this workshop available to your community? Contact our Director of Business and Innovation at Sabrina@soar-ky.org.
Helping Connect Entrepreneurs to Their Resources
SOAR’s Business and Innovation Team are Champions for Entrepreneurship in Eastern Kentucky. Our team provides FREE resources, 1:1 coaching, direct services, workshops, mentorship, and the support of SOAR’s vast network of partners. Our team services small businesses and entrepreneurs in the 54-ARC-mandated EKY Counties.
Direct Services Include:
- Business Ideation
- Financial Forecasting
- Google Verification
- Website Fundamentals
- Digital Media and Marketing
You can learn more about our direct services here.
Ebooks to Help You Get Started
We created the Complete Guide to Entrepreneurship E-Book. This Guide takes you through the many stages of Entrepreneurship.
We also created the Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Kentucky Business Incentives and Funding Opportunities, this guide will serve as a great resource for you throughout your journey.