Eastern Kentucky Report: Shaping Our Appalachian Region Blog

29 Jan at 6:37 pm

Meet the SOAR Innovation POWER Team

In October 2023, we proudly received an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER Grant for our initiative to Develop a Technology-Focused Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Project in Eastern Kentucky. Since then, we’ve been…

29 Jan at 11:38 am

Meet The Founder: Rediscover

In a region where the stigma surrounding mental health issues often lingers like mist on the hills, Hannah Whitaker’s journey stands as a testament to the transformative power of…

26 Jan at 11:45 am

IGNITE Innovation: Cumberland Valley Area Development District Recap

The first-ever Ignite Innovation is a wrap! Shaping Our Appalachian Region’s Business and Innovation team, powered by KY Innovation, hosted a day-long interactive workshop for entrepreneurs and organizations supporting startups…

18 Jan at 12:02 pm

5 Ways to Live a Healthier 2024 Year

Working on a journey toward better health is a great and empowering decision, and the dawn of a new year offers a perfect opportunity to embrace positive change. Crafting a…

December 28, 2023

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Resources for Appalachia

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is offering a series of events and workshops available for nonprofits and students living in the Appalachian region. Here is a small breakdown of each…

December 26, 2023

Empowering Change: A Recap of 2023 at SOAR

2023 was a banner year for our organization. Our dedicated team wakes up each day with one task — advancing Kentucky’s 54 Appalachian counties. That’s exactly what we have done…

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