Why this year’s Summit is different
The 2026 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, returns to Corbin, Kentucky, October 7–9, with a renewed focus on what has always mattered most: the…
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2026 SOAR Summit: More than a conference
When people register for a conference, they often think about the agenda. The speakers. The sessions. The workshops. And those things matter. But ask someone what they remember most after…
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Three Days That Could Change Your Business: Why Organizations Are Investing in the 2026 SOAR Summit
When organizations decide which conferences to attend each year, they usually ask the same question. Will this event be worth the investment? The 2026 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless…
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Nominations open for SOAR Inspires Awards, presented by KCTCS
The future of Eastern Kentucky isn’t built by programs alone. It’s built by people. It’s built by the entrepreneur who opens a new business on Main Street. The teacher who…
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Registration Is Open for the 2026 SOAR Summit
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…
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TenTalk Is Returning to the SOAR Summit: Because the Best Ideas for Eastern Kentucky Should Come from Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky faces real challenges. Communities are navigating workforce shortages, economic transition, healthcare barriers, population decline, broadband needs, and questions about what the future of rural America looks like. But…
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Experience Eastern Kentucky Like Never Before: Applications Open for the EKY Experience at the 2026 SOAR Summit
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…
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The 2026 SOAR Summit Is Returning to Corbin
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…
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Building Momentum: 2025 SOAR Summit Delivers Big Wins for Eastern Kentucky
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,…
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Pathways through Partnerships: Building a Stronger Workforce in Eastern Kentucky
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…
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