Eastern Kentucky Report: Shaping Our Appalachian Region Blog

September 16, 2021

Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) Receives $50,000 from Appalachian Regional Commission’s POWER Initiative

PIKEVILLE, KY, September 16, 2021: Today, Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) was awarded $50,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to build capacity around recently passed legislation that allows…

September 13, 2021

Congressman Rogers Announces Grant for SOAR to Expand Remote Work Opportunities

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) recently announced that a $250,000 grant has been awarded to Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to…

August 25, 2021

2021 SOAR Summit Agenda Release

The 2021 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, will feature four breakout sessions and two panel discussions addressing opportunities that are rewriting Appalachia Kentucky’s story. …

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…

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