Events Archives

Registration Is Open for the 2026 SOAR Summit

4 hours ago

The doors are officially open. Registration is now available for the 2026 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, returning to Corbin, Kentucky, October 7–9. For…

Experience Eastern Kentucky Like Never Before: Applications Open for the EKY Experience at the 2026 SOAR Summit

3 weeks ago

SOAR Summit, Uncategorized

What does the future of Eastern Kentucky look like? At the 2026 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, we don’t just want attendees to hear…

The 2026 SOAR Summit Is Returning to Corbin

4 weeks ago

SOAR Summit

The 2026 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is coming back to Corbin, Kentucky, October 7–9. And this year, it’s about something bigger than a…

A New Partnership Bringing Skilled Trades Opportunities to Eastern Kentucky

3 months ago

Events, Job readiness, News & updates

SOAR is partnering with the Tri-State Building Trades Unions and its affiliated unions to expand access to careers in the skilled trades across Eastern Kentucky. The first opportunity to connect…

Step Into High-Paying Careers: Hiring Event with WECTEC, a Subsidiary of Westinghouse

3 months ago

Events, Job seekers

On Tuesday, April 28, something different is happening in Eastern Kentucky. At the Ashland Community and Technical College Tech Drive Campus in Grason, Ky, Shaping Our Appalachian Region and the…

Barry Martin Receives Business Person of the Year Award.

Honoring Barry Martin: 2025 SOAR Inspires Award Business Person of the Year

5 months ago

Events

What began as a routine board meeting for Shaping Our Appalachian Region on Jan. 9, 2026 turned into a powerful moment of celebration, gratitude, and surprise. The team, Board, staff from Primary Care…

Building Momentum: 2025 SOAR Summit Delivers Big Wins for Eastern Kentucky

10 months ago

News & updates, SOAR Summit

With more than 1,700 attendees from 56 counties and 75 communities, the 2025 SOAR Summit showcased the collective energy and momentum driving Eastern Kentucky forward. This annual gathering united leaders,…

Pathways through Partnerships: Building a Stronger Workforce in Eastern Kentucky

10 months ago

Job readiness, Job seekers, SOAR Summit

The 2025 SOAR Summit concluded with a full week of inspirational speakers and informative sessions designed to help move Eastern Kentucky and rural America forward. With national voices and local…

Join the conversation about Eastern Kentucky workforce development at the 2025 SOAR Summit

11 months ago

Job readiness, Job seekers, SOAR Summit

Appalachia’s premier networking event, the SOAR Summit presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is ready to kick off in Corbin, KY, August 26–29. Uniting leaders, innovators, and…

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