Eastern Kentucky Report: Shaping Our Appalachian Region Blog

18 Oct at 6:47 am

SOAR Receives Approximately $40 Million from EDA Recompete to Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

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…

14 Oct at 8:32 pm

Senate President Robert Stivers to Deliver Key Legislative Update at the 2024 SOAR Summit

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…

11 Oct at 6:20 pm

Experience EKY Like Never Before at the 2024 SOAR Summit

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…

10 Oct at 4:22 pm

Introducing the Country Music Highway Guitar Giveaway Program

Shaping Our Appalachian Region has partnered with Mountain Music Exchange to launch the Country Music Highway Guitar Giveaway. This unique partnership is in collaboration with the Country Music Highway Tribute…

7 Oct at 9:26 am

Join SOAR and Rural Partners Network for a Federal Resource Fair at the 2024 SOAR Summit in Pikeville, KY

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…

4 Oct at 4:15 pm

Jane Brady Knight and Brent Orrell to Lead Keynote Fireside Chat at 2024 SOAR Summit

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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