Kirsten Wilburn, Author at SOAR

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The 2025 SOAR Summit: Why Investors Are Turning Their Eyes to Eastern Kentucky

3 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Grants, Job seekers, News & updates

One of the top 5 reasons to attend the 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission is simple. Those ready to back bold ideas are…

Lindy Casebier, featured speaker for the 2025 soar summit.

2025 SOAR Summit Featured Speaker: Secretary Lindy Casebier’s Vision for Kentucky’s Creative Economy

3 months ago

News & updates

When it comes to building Kentucky’s future in the creative economy, Lindy Casebier is both a champion and a connector. As Secretary of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet,…

Your Summit, Your way, Top Five reasons to attend the Summit. Water Tower in Corbin.

Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Miss the 2025 SOAR Summit

3 months ago

Events, Job seekers, News & updates

The future of Appalachia isn’t something we sit around and wait for. It’s something we build together. The 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Region Commission,…

Senate President Robert Stivers to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit on Eastern Kentucky’s Legislative Future

3 months ago

Events, News & updates

At the 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, Senate President Robert Stivers will take the stage as a featured speaker to share a legislative…

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Governor Andy Beshear to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit’s Closing Plenary

3 months ago

Events, News & updates

The 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission will close with a powerful moment of reflection and renewed purpose as Governor Andy Beshear takes the…

Congressman Hal Rogers set to be a keynote speaker at the 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission

Congressman Hal Rogers to Keynote Final Day of the 2025 SOAR Summit

3 months ago

Events, News & updates

The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is proud to announce that Congressman Hal Rogers will deliver the keynote address during the Principal Officer Plenary…

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Jeff Noel to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit on Eastern Kentucky’s Economic Future

4 months ago

Events, News & updates

When opportunity knocks, Secretary Jeff Noel is making sure Kentucky is ready to answer. As Secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Noel has spent the past three years…

Steve Lee, and Mason Bishop headshots, with the 2025 SOAR Summit Speaker annoucement.

Meet Two National Leaders Reimagining Workforce Development at the 2025 SOAR Summit

4 months ago

Events, News & updates

Steve Lee and Mason Bishop will be featured speakers at the 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission. At a time when workforce systems are…

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Empowering Eastern Kentuckians age 50 and over with Digital Skills

4 months ago

Grants, News & updates

No one should be left behind in the digital age, especially not our older adults who have so much to give, share, and lead. That’s why we’re launching our Digital…

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2025 SOAR Summit Your Way: Flexible Options for Every Changemaker

4 months ago

Events, News & updates

Think you can’t make it to the 2025 SOAR Summit? Maybe you’re worried it’s too expensive. Too far. Or maybe you’re not sure there’s anything there for you. Think again. …

The 2025 SOAR Summit: Why Investors Are Turning Their Eyes to Eastern Kentucky

2025 SOAR Summit Featured Speaker: Secretary Lindy Casebier’s Vision for Kentucky’s Creative Economy

Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Miss the 2025 SOAR Summit

Senate President Robert Stivers to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit on Eastern Kentucky’s Legislative Future

Governor Andy Beshear to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit’s Closing Plenary

Congressman Hal Rogers to Keynote Final Day of the 2025 SOAR Summit

Jeff Noel to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit on Eastern Kentucky’s Economic Future

Meet Two National Leaders Reimagining Workforce Development at the 2025 SOAR Summit

Empowering Eastern Kentuckians age 50 and over with Digital Skills

2025 SOAR Summit Your Way: Flexible Options for Every Changemaker

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