Eastern Kentucky Report: Shaping Our Appalachian Region Blog

August 17, 2021

2021 SOAR Summit Keynote Speaker: Confronting Challenges On and Off Planet Earth

SOAR is excited to announce that the Keynote Speaker, presented by Rajant Corporation, has been chosen for the 2021 SOAR Summit. Jerry Linenger, a retired U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon and…

July 26, 2021

Startup Appalachia Pitch Competition: Investing in Ideas

Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) in partnership with the Cabinet for Economic Development’s KY Innovation Office, is excited to announce that applications are now open for the third-annual Startup…

July 7, 2021

2021 SOAR Summit Exhibit Hall: Showcasing Appalachian Innovation

The 2021 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and Appalachian Regional Commission, is coming to Corbin on October 13-14, at the Corbin Arena. As Appalachia Kentucky’s premier event, the Summit…

June 28, 2021

CDFIs in Southern and Eastern Kentucky will receive $4.6 Million in COVID-19 Economic Relief

SOAR Co-Principal Officer, U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announces nearly $4.6 million in COVID-19 relief funds for four community development financial institutions (CDFIs) located in southern and eastern Kentucky.…

June 16, 2021

Invest 606 Pitch Contest: How 3 SOAR Innovation Clients Won Over $28,500

On April 17, 2021, Invest 606 hosted their annual Pitch Contest. Eight finalists competed for the chance to transform their business.

June 4, 2021

City of Corbin to Host the 2021 SOAR Summit

Congressman Hal Rogers and Governor Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that the 2021 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, will be held in the city of Corbin and the tri-county region of Whitley, Knox, and Laurel counties.

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