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The 2025 SOAR Summit: Why Investors Are Turning Their Eyes to Eastern Kentucky

1 month ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Government, Grants, Innovation Clients, News & Updates, Opportunities, Workforce Development

One of the top 5 reasons to attend the 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission is simple. Those ready to back bold ideas are…

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

2 months ago

Eastern Kentucky Runway Program, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Uncategorized

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…

How to Start a Childcare Business in Eastern Kentucky

How You can Start a Childcare Business in Eastern Kentucky

2 months ago

Eastern Kentucky Runway Program, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Uncategorized

In communities across Eastern Kentucky, the need for quality childcare is growing. Families are searching for trusted, local options. In some areas, early childhood programs like Head Start have scaled…

3 Big Barriers Holding EKY Back and What You Can Do About It

4 months ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Homepage Display, Workforce Development

Eastern Kentucky is one of the most beautiful and welcoming places you can find. Tucked into the heart of the Appalachian mountains, this region boasts incredible mountain views and warm,…

Turning Barriers into Breakthroughs: A Community-Led Event to Spark Change in Eastern Kentucky

5 months ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Homepage Display, Opportunities, Uncategorized, Workforce Development

In Eastern Kentucky, we know the challenges holding people back from joining the workforce aren’t just about jobs. They’re about getting to the job, finding care for your kids while…

EKY Runway Program Launches to Help Eastern Kentuckians Connect with Meaningful Work

6 months ago

Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Government, Grants, Homepage Display, News & Updates, Nonprofit, Opportunities, Workforce Development

At SOAR, we believe every person in Eastern Kentucky deserves access to meaningful work, a steady income, and the opportunity to build a life right here at home. That belief…

Building a Stronger Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Eastern Kentucky

7 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, News & Updates

A recap of the ESO & Technical Assistance Providers Convening On February 6, 2025, a group of Technical Assistance Providers and Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) gathered at Hazard Community and…

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

7 months ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, News & Updates, Opportunities, Workforce Development

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

7 months ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Innovation Clients, News & Updates, Opportunities, Workforce Development

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

7 months ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, News & Updates, Opportunities, Workforce Development

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…

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The 2025 SOAR Summit: Why Investors Are Turning Their Eyes to Eastern Kentucky

How You can Start a Childcare Business in Eastern Kentucky

EKY Runway Program Launches to Help Eastern Kentuckians Connect with Meaningful Work

Building a Stronger Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Eastern Kentucky

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

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