Entrepreneurship and Small Business Archives

Clay County Entrepreneurs Showcase Business Growth Through Launch + Leap Programs

3 weeks ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Entrepreneurs from across Clay County gathered at EKU Manchester to showcase their businesses, growth plans, and community impact during the One Clay County (1CC) Launch + Leap Community Showcase. The…

The Shaping Our Appalachian Region 2025 impact report tells the story of progress over four programs and one year.

Shaping Our Appalachian Region 2025 Impact: Jobs, Talent, and Opportunity in Eastern Kentucky

5 months ago

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

The promise of the American Dream has always been rooted in meaningful work, opportunity, and the ability to build a good life close to home. In Eastern Kentucky, that promise…

Learn how ACOSE 2025 helped SOAR Innovation and Social Enterprise Accelerator entrepreneurs gain momentum.

Real Entrepreneurs. Real Barriers. Real Breakthroughs at ACOSE 2025

6 months ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Grants

If you’re building a new business in Eastern Kentucky, you already know how lonely and uphill that journey can feel. You care about your community. You have an idea you believe in.…

Magnify glass over eastern Kentucky on a map. "Why Investors are Turning Their Eyes to Eastern Kentucky"

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

10 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Grants, Job seekers, News & updates

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

11 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…

How to Start a Childcare Business in Eastern Kentucky

How You can Start a Childcare Business in Eastern Kentucky

11 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Job readiness, News & updates

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…

What Is a Reverse Hackathon? And Why Did We Just Launch One?

1 year ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events

Do you dream of making your community better? Do you have ideas that could help others? All great solutions start with a simple concept. The real challenge is identifying the…

Building a Stronger Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Eastern Kentucky

1 year 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

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.…

Clay County Entrepreneurs Showcase Business Growth Through Launch + Leap Programs

Shaping Our Appalachian Region 2025 Impact: Jobs, Talent, and Opportunity in Eastern Kentucky

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

How You can Start a Childcare Business in Eastern Kentucky

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

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