The Bluegrass Block: Uniting Traditions and Talent on the Country Music Highway
Bluegrass is at the heart of all genres of music. It is a way of life in Appalachia and is the backbone of the Country Music Highway. That’s why we…
Pioneering Clean Energy: The $81 Million Lewis Ridge Project in Bell County
SOAR Founding Partner Rye Development is one of five organizations that received Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding as part of the Department of Energy’s Clean Energy Demonstration Program on Current and…
Meet The Founder: Scott Stuckey
At the heart of every transformative story is a person driven by passion, vision, and an unwavering commitment to make a difference. Scott Stuckey’s journey is no exception. From the…
SOAR Receives $500,000 From Truist Foundation to Prove the Viability of High-Skilled Remote Work in Rural America
In an exciting development for Eastern Kentucky and its neighbors, Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) has received a significant $500,000 grant from Truist Foundation. This partnership is set to…
IGNITE Innovation: March Recap
Our SOAR Business and Innovation team traveled through the region on March 6 and 7, hosting day-long interactive workshops for entrepreneurs and organizations supporting startups at the FIVCO Area Development…
Meet the Finalists for the 2024 Startup Appalachia Pitch Competition
Are you ready for the big reveal? We’re proud to introduce you to our finalists for the 2024 Startup Appalachia Pitch Competition, presented by Community Trust Bancorp. These innovative entrepreneurs…
