Eastern Kentucky Report: Shaping Our Appalachian Region Blog

11 Feb at 3:12 pm

SOAR Receives $15,000 Grant from Truist Charitable Fund to Boost Workforce Development in Eastern Kentucky

Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $15,000 grant from Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund administered by The Winston-Salem Foundation. This…

11 Feb at 12:22 pm

Welcoming Rick West as SOAR Innovation’s Entrepreneur in Residence

At SOAR Innovation, we help founders start, grow, and scale, providing the mentorship, resources, and connections necessary to build thriving businesses in Eastern Kentucky. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce…

6 Feb at 12:55 pm

Join our team as we empower entrepreneurs in EKY

SOAR’s Social Enterprise Accelerator (SEA) Program is designed to support, connect, and empower entrepreneurs across the Eastern Kentucky region. It focuses on businesses that tackle key regional challenges like childcare,…

5 Feb at 9:29 am

5 Ways SOAR Innovation Can Help You Launch and Grow Your Tech Startup in EKY

Got a tech or tech-enabled idea? Wondering if you can build and scale your startup without leaving Eastern Kentucky? You can, and we’re here to help. At SOAR Innovation, we…

30 Jan at 10:35 am

2024, A Year of New Jobs & New Opportunities for EKY

2024 was an incredible year of achievements for our SOAR Office of Jobs team! From our belief that every person in Eastern Kentucky has unique talents and gifts waiting to…

30 Jan at 10:12 am

Why the EKY Talent Network is RIGHT for your Organization

Are you searching for reliable talent that embodies determination and grit? Your organization deserves team members who truly understand what it means to work hard. We know finding employees who…

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