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

11 months ago

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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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…

Unlocking Growth with SOAR Innovation’s Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program

1 year ago

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

At SOAR Innovation, we help founders start, grow, and scale, and our Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program is designed for those ready to take their business to the next level.…

5 ways We Coach and Mentor Founders in Eastern Kentucky

1 year ago

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

At SOAR Innovation, we know that building a successful tech or tech-enabled startup takes more than just a great idea — it takes the right support at every stage. That’s…

Your Guide to Getting a Remote Job in EKY: How the Eastern Kentucky Job Board Works

1 year ago

Economic Development, Job seekers, News & updates

Tired of endlessly submitting applications and not hearing back? Feeling like only people with personal connections get hired? You aren’t wrong. 40-80% of jobs posted are filled through referrals. The…

Join our team as we empower entrepreneurs in EKY

1 year ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Job seekers

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,…

Improving Broadband in Harlan County: A Path to Economic Growth

1 year ago

Economic Development, Grants, News & updates

Harlan County, Kentucky, is on the verge of a transformative opportunity. A recent study conducted by FarrPoint, in collaboration with Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) and the nonprofit impact fund…

SOAR Receives Over $40 Million From EDA Recompete To Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

1 year ago

Economic Development, Grants, Job readiness, News & updates

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently awarded more than $40 million to Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) as part of its inaugural Recompete Pilot Program, a…

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

Unlocking Growth with SOAR Innovation’s Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program

5 ways We Coach and Mentor Founders in Eastern Kentucky

Your Guide to Getting a Remote Job in EKY: How the Eastern Kentucky Job Board Works

Improving Broadband in Harlan County: A Path to Economic Growth

SOAR Receives Over $40 Million From EDA Recompete To Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

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