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Steve Lee, and Mason Bishop headshots, with the 2025 SOAR Summit Speaker annoucement.

Meet Two National Leaders Reimagining Workforce Development at the 2025 SOAR Summit

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Steve Lee and Mason Bishop will be featured speakers at the 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission. At a time when workforce systems are…

Dark background with the three ticket tiers for the 2025 SOAR Summit. 150, 200, and 300

2025 SOAR Summit Your Way: Flexible Options for Every Changemaker

5 days ago

Events, News & Updates, Opportunities

Think you can’t make it to the 2025 SOAR Summit? Maybe you’re worried it’s too expensive. Too far. Or maybe you’re not sure there’s anything there for you. Think again. …

Jeffrey Reddick on Horror, Hollywood, and Coming Home to Eastern Kentucky for the 2025 SOAR Summit

1 week ago

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Jeffrey Reddick may be best known as the creator of the Final Destination film franchise, but before Hollywood came calling, he was just a kid growing up on a farm…

Matt Dunne to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit

1 week ago

Events, Government, News & Updates, Uncategorized

The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is proud to welcome Matt Dunne, founder and executive director of the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), as…

Relentless for Eastern Kentucky: The Power of the SOAR Summit

1 week ago

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By Joshua Ball, Chief Operating Officer, SOAR My story is what SOAR embodies. I grew up in a holler in Martin County, a place etched into America’s conscience by a…

From Eastern Kentucky to Final Destination: Jeffrey Reddick Joins 2025 SOAR Summit Speaker Lineup

2 weeks ago

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The 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is proud to welcome Jeffrey Reddick, acclaimed screenwriter and creator of the Final Destination film franchise, as…

Brent Orrell and Anthony F. Pipa Speaker Graphic. SOAR Summit 25

Brookings. AEI. Appalachia.

2 weeks ago

Events, Government, News & Updates, Opportunities

National Leaders Are Coming to the 2025 SOAR Summit, Will YOU Be in the Room? When the nation’s top think tanks want to hear from Appalachia, you show up. That’s…

SUMMIT 25, SOAR Inspires Awards, Nominations due by July 18th

Nominations Open for the SOAR Inspires Awards, Presented by KCTCS

1 month ago

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This year, we’re replacing tradition with transformation. For years, the SOAR Gala offered us a moment to reflect and celebrate. In 2025, we’re building on that legacy with something even…

Mitch Landrieu to Headline the 2025 SOAR Summit Opening Plenary in Corbin

1 month ago

Economic Development, Events, Government, Homepage Display, Meet the Speakers, News & Updates, SOAR Summit

When disaster struck, he didn’t just rebuild a city; he restored belief. That’s the legacy of Mitch Landrieu, who will keynote the Kickoff Plenary Session at the 2025 SOAR Summit,…

Dr. Quentin Young to Spotlight AI and Regional Innovation at SOAR Summit Closing Session

1 month ago

Events, Homepage Display, Meet the Speakers, SOAR Summit

As the 2025 SOAR Summit draws near, anticipation is building for a powerful closing session — and an important conversation about the future of Appalachia. We’re honored to announce that…

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Meet Two National Leaders Reimagining Workforce Development at the 2025 SOAR Summit

2025 SOAR Summit Your Way: Flexible Options for Every Changemaker

Jeffrey Reddick on Horror, Hollywood, and Coming Home to Eastern Kentucky for the 2025 SOAR Summit

Matt Dunne to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit

Relentless for Eastern Kentucky: The Power of the SOAR Summit

From Eastern Kentucky to Final Destination: Jeffrey Reddick Joins 2025 SOAR Summit Speaker Lineup

Brookings. AEI. Appalachia.

Nominations Open for the SOAR Inspires Awards, Presented by KCTCS

Mitch Landrieu to Headline the 2025 SOAR Summit Opening Plenary in Corbin

Dr. Quentin Young to Spotlight AI and Regional Innovation at SOAR Summit Closing Session

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