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

3 days ago
Events, Homepage Display
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…
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Turning Barriers into Breakthroughs: A Community-Led Event to Spark Change in Eastern Kentucky

4 weeks 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…
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Experience EKY Like Never Before at the 2024 SOAR Summit

7 months ago
Events, News & Updates, Opportunities
The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is back for its tenth year, and it’s bigger and better than ever. As Appalachia’s Premier Event, the…
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Introducing the Country Music Highway Guitar Giveaway Program

7 months ago
Events
Shaping Our Appalachian Region has partnered with Mountain Music Exchange to launch the Country Music Highway Guitar Giveaway. This unique partnership is in collaboration with the Country Music Highway Tribute…
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Join SOAR and Rural Partners Network for a Federal Resource Fair at the 2024 SOAR Summit in Pikeville, KY

7 months ago
Events, Government, News & Updates, Nonprofit, Opportunities
SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region) and the Rural Partners Network are hosting a Federal Resource Fair at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville, Kentucky on Wednesday, October 16. The event…
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Jane Brady Knight and Brent Orrell to Lead Keynote Fireside Chat at 2024 SOAR Summit

7 months ago
Events, News & Updates
The 2024 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is thrilled to announce a keynote fireside chat featuring two influential leaders: Jane Brady Knight, Executive Director…
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2024 SOAR Summit

8 months ago
Events, Government, News & Updates
The 2024 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is honored to welcome Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear as a keynote speaker. Governor Beshear will address Summit…
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Congressman Hal Rogers to Deliver Keynote Address at 2024 SOAR Summit

8 months ago
Events, Government, News & Updates, Opportunities, Uncategorized
The 2024 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is proud to announce that U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, Dean of the House, will be a keynote…
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Nate Morris’ Story of Innovation and Resilience to Keynote 2024 SOAR Summit

8 months ago
Events, News & Updates
The SOAR Summit has long been the premier event where visionaries and leaders gather to shape the future of Eastern Kentucky and Appalachia.  This year, we are honored to announce…
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10 Things You Need to Know About the SOAR Summit

8 months ago
Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Government, Grants, Healthy Communities, Industrial, Innovation Clients, Last Mile & Broadband, News & Updates, Nonprofit, Opportunities, Tourism, Workforce Development
The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is one of the most significant events for professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders focused on the future of…
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