Eastern Kentucky Report: Shaping Our Appalachian Region Blog

December 4, 2024

Improving Broadband in Harlan County: A Path to Economic Growth

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…

November 27, 2024

Build Your Career in Tech Sales – Right Here in Eastern Kentucky

At SOAR, our vision is to create an Eastern Kentucky where every individual’s potential is fully realized through meaningful employment. Our region is brimming with untapped talent, and we’re committed…

November 20, 2024

Inspiring a New Generation: Mandi Fugate Sheffel Shares Her Journey at Inspirational Speaker Series

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…

November 14, 2024

More than 350 students connect with Healthcare Careers

On November 13, 2024, Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR), with generous support from the Steele Reese Foundation and MAI Financial Advisors, held its first Healthcare Career Pathway Fair of…

November 12, 2024

SOAR Receives Over $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) recently awarded more than $40 million to Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) as part of its inaugural Recompete Pilot Program, a…

November 5, 2024

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

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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