Eastern Kentucky Report: Shaping Our Appalachian Region Blog

January 13, 2022

SOAR to host first-ever Mini Summit on Tourism and Downtown Revitalization

Tourism is a $60 billion a year industry in Appalachia. The majority of that money goes to three communities — Asheville, Pittsburgh, and Gatlinburg. We know that has to change. That’s…

January 10, 2022

Around the Region: January 7, 2022

Good news travels fast! That’s why we are excited to launch “On The Road” as a way to share the good news happening across Appalachia Kentucky. This is a space…

January 10, 2022

Essentials of Establishing a Fiber Board to Win Broadband Funding

A fiber board is made up of changemakers who create meaningful progress and win funding for broadband implementation.

Learn how a fiber board can help bring broadband to your Eastern Kentucky community.

January 4, 2022

Op-Ed: Money Alone Won’t Solve Kentucky’s Digital Divide

Kentucky is a national leader in middle-mile broadband infrastructure. Through KentuckyWired and its wholesale partner Accelecom, it was the first state to lay over 3,000 miles of fiber optic cable…

January 3, 2022

The Future of Work is Here: 4 Ways to Invest in Remote Work in Eastern Kentucky

The future of our region depends on leaders embracing, preparing for, and attracting remote work in Eastern Kentucky.

Learn about remote work in Eastern Kentucky.

December 22, 2021

3 Simple Steps for Reaching More Customers Online

Follow these three simple steps, and whether you’re a new or existing entrepreneur in Eastern Kentucky, you’ll be able to win new customers across the world.

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