Economic Development Archives

The Power of Coaching: Why Human Navigation Is Economic Infrastructure

3 weeks ago

Economic Development, Job readiness, News & updates

By Will Warren Economic Recovery Corps Fellow Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Introduction: The Most Critical Link in Workforce Systems Across distressed and rural America, economic developers are being asked…

The Great Reattachment: Uniting Workforce and Economic Development to Revitalize Rural America

3 months ago

Economic Development, Job readiness, Job seekers

Access the full interview video here. Across rural America, from the timber towns of the Pacific Northwest to the coalfields of Central Appalachia, two interconnected crises threaten long term prosperity: …

Turn your Idea into a Business that Makes a Difference with the Social Enterprise Accelerator

4 months ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Job readiness, News & updates

Many Eastern Kentuckians have ideas for improving their communities and building something new. Maybe it’s an idea to make their community better, an idea of launching their own business, or…

A Transformational Economic Milestone for Southeastern Kentucky

5 months ago

Economic Development

At Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), we believe that meaningful work is the foundation of purpose and dignity. That’s why we’re proud to stand alongside Rye Development, the leading U.S.…

SOAR Awarded Pallottine Foundation Grant to Provide Wraparound Services for Eastern Kentucky Runway Participants

5 months ago

Economic Development, Grants

Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) is honored to be among the 164 nonprofit organizations awarded funding through the Pallottine Foundation of Huntington’s 2025 Healthy Communities Initiative. This grant supports a…

Homegrown Hustle: Why the Future of Work is Rooted in Eastern Kentucky

6 months ago

Economic Development, Job seekers, News & updates

We’ve all heard it before: “There’s no place like home.” But in Eastern Kentucky, that’s more than just a saying, it’s a way of life. It’s in the mountains we…

Building a Future at Home: How EKY Remote Is Changing the Narrative

7 months ago

Economic Development, News & updates

Eastern Kentucky has long been known for its breathtaking landscapes, close-knit communities, and deep-rooted traditions. But the region is now gaining attention for something else: opportunity. In fact, Eastern Kentucky…

SOAR Launches EKY Remote Project, Driving Growth and Community Revitalization in Eastern Kentucky

9 months ago

Economic Development, News & updates, Tourism

Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) announced today the latest progress report on its EKY Remote Project, a groundbreaking initiative designed to attract remote workers to Eastern Kentucky and stimulate communities…

Ditch the Competition: 5 Reasons the EKY Job Board is the Ultimate Shortcut to Landing a Remote Job

9 months ago

Economic Development, Job seekers, News & updates

Does it feel impossible to get a remote job while competing with thousands of others, let alone the chance to land an interview? Yeah, we’ve all been there, and it…

How to Fund Your Startup: Finding the Right Path for Your Business

9 months ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Job seekers, News & updates

Starting and growing a business isn’t just about having a great idea—it’s about having the resources and funding to bring that idea to life. But let’s be real—figuring out how…

The Power of Coaching: Why Human Navigation Is Economic Infrastructure

The Great Reattachment: Uniting Workforce and Economic Development to Revitalize Rural America

A Transformational Economic Milestone for Southeastern Kentucky

SOAR Awarded Pallottine Foundation Grant to Provide Wraparound Services for Eastern Kentucky Runway Participants

Homegrown Hustle: Why the Future of Work is Rooted in Eastern Kentucky

Building a Future at Home: How EKY Remote Is Changing the Narrative

SOAR Launches EKY Remote Project, Driving Growth and Community Revitalization in Eastern Kentucky

Ditch the Competition: 5 Reasons the EKY Job Board is the Ultimate Shortcut to Landing a Remote Job

How to Fund Your Startup: Finding the Right Path for Your Business

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