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Improving Broadband in Harlan County: A Path to Economic Growth

1 year ago
Economic Development, Grants, News & updates
Harlan County, Kentucky, is on the verge of a transformative opportunity. A recent study conducted by FarrPoint, in collaboration with Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) and the nonprofit impact fund…
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Inspiring a New Generation: Mandi Fugate Sheffel Shares Her Journey at Inspirational Speaker Series

1 year ago
Entrepreneurship and Small Business, News & updates
On November 12, Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) hosted an Inspirational Speaker Series event at Hazard Community and Technical College. The event featured Mandi Fugate Sheffel, a Red Fox, Kentucky…
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SOAR Receives Over $40 Million From EDA Recompete To Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

1 year ago
Economic Development, Grants, Job readiness, News & updates
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently awarded more than $40 million to Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) as part of its inaugural Recompete Pilot Program, a…
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The Foundational Guide to Energy Opportunities and Economic Growth in Eastern Kentucky

Unlocking New Opportunities for Eastern Kentucky: The Launch of Our Foundational Guide to Energy Opportunities

1 year ago
Grants, News & updates
At Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), we are committed to creating a brighter future for Eastern Kentucky. Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of our latest resource: the Foundational…
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SOAR Receives Approximately $40 Million from EDA Recompete to Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

1 year ago
Grants, Job readiness, News & updates
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced it will award approximately $40 million to Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) to connect eastern Kentucky residents to resources and training…
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Senate President Robert Stivers to Deliver Key Legislative Update at the 2024 SOAR Summit

2 years ago
News & updates
Senate President Robert Stivers will take the stage at the 2024 SOAR Summit to deliver a key Legislative Update, sharing critical insights into the legislative priorities shaping the future of…
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Experience EKY Like Never Before at the 2024 SOAR Summit

2 years ago
Events, News & updates
The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is back for its tenth year, and it’s bigger and better than ever. As Appalachia’s Premier Event, the…
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Join SOAR and Rural Partners Network for a Federal Resource Fair at the 2024 SOAR Summit in Pikeville, KY

2 years ago
Events, News & updates
SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region) and the Rural Partners Network are hosting a Federal Resource Fair at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville, Kentucky on Wednesday, October 16. The event…
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Jane Brady Knight and Brent Orrell to Lead Keynote Fireside Chat at 2024 SOAR Summit

2 years ago
Events, News & updates
The 2024 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is thrilled to announce a keynote fireside chat featuring two influential leaders: Jane Brady Knight, Executive Director…
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2024 SOAR Summit

2 years ago
Events, News & updates
The 2024 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is honored to welcome Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear as a keynote speaker. Governor Beshear will address Summit…
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