Joshua Ball, Author at SOAR

Jeffrey Reddick on Horror, Hollywood, and Coming Home to Eastern Kentucky for the 2025 SOAR Summit

9 months ago

Jeffrey Reddick may be best known as the creator of the Final Destination film franchise, but before Hollywood came calling, he was just a kid growing up on a farm…

Matt Dunne to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit

9 months ago

Events, News & updates

The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is proud to welcome Matt Dunne, founder and executive director of the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), as…

Relentless for Eastern Kentucky: The Power of the SOAR Summit

9 months ago

Events, News & updates

By Joshua Ball, Chief Operating Officer, SOAR My story is what SOAR embodies. I grew up in a holler in Martin County, a place etched into America’s conscience by a…

From Eastern Kentucky to Final Destination: Jeffrey Reddick Joins 2025 SOAR Summit Speaker Lineup

9 months ago

Events, News & updates

The 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is proud to welcome Jeffrey Reddick, acclaimed screenwriter and creator of the Final Destination film franchise, as…

Brent Orrell and Anthony F. Pipa Speaker Graphic. SOAR Summit 25

Brookings. AEI. Appalachia.

9 months ago

Events, News & updates

National Leaders Are Coming to the 2025 SOAR Summit, Will YOU Be in the Room? When the nation’s top think tanks want to hear from Appalachia, you show up. That’s…

Danielle Goonan to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit

9 months ago

News & updates

We’re honored to welcome Danielle Goonan, Vice President of U.S. Program and Policy at The Rockefeller Foundation, as a featured speaker at the 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless…

SUMMIT 25, SOAR Inspires Awards, Nominations due by July 18th

Nominations Open for the SOAR Inspires Awards, Presented by KCTCS

10 months ago

Events, News & updates

This year, we’re replacing tradition with transformation. For years, the SOAR Gala offered us a moment to reflect and celebrate. In 2025, we’re building on that legacy with something even…

Dr. Quentin Young to Spotlight AI and Regional Innovation at SOAR Summit Closing Session

10 months ago

Events, SOAR Summit

As the 2025 SOAR Summit draws near, anticipation is building for a powerful closing session — and an important conversation about the future of Appalachia. We’re honored to announce that…

A Transformational Economic Milestone for Southeastern Kentucky

10 months ago

Economic Development

At Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), we believe that meaningful work is the foundation of purpose and dignity. That’s why we’re proud to stand alongside Rye Development, the leading U.S.…

Nominations open for SOAR Inspires Awards

10 months ago

Events, SOAR Summit

This year, we’re replacing tradition with transformation. For years, the SOAR Gala offered us a moment to reflect and celebrate. In 2025, we’re building on that legacy with something even…

Jeffrey Reddick on Horror, Hollywood, and Coming Home to Eastern Kentucky for the 2025 SOAR Summit

Matt Dunne to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit

Relentless for Eastern Kentucky: The Power of the SOAR Summit

From Eastern Kentucky to Final Destination: Jeffrey Reddick Joins 2025 SOAR Summit Speaker Lineup

Brookings. AEI. Appalachia.

Danielle Goonan to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit

Nominations Open for the SOAR Inspires Awards, Presented by KCTCS

Dr. Quentin Young to Spotlight AI and Regional Innovation at SOAR Summit Closing Session

A Transformational Economic Milestone for Southeastern Kentucky

Nominations open for SOAR Inspires Awards

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