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

3 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,…
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Pathways through Partnerships: Building a Stronger Workforce in Eastern Kentucky

Pathways through Partnerships: Building a Stronger Workforce in Eastern Kentucky

3 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…
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Join the conversation about Eastern Kentucky workforce development at the 2025 SOAR Summit

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

4 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…
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Mitch Landrieu to Headline the 2025 SOAR Summit Opening Plenary in Corbin

5 months ago
Events, 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,…
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Dr. Quentin Young to Spotlight AI and Regional Innovation at SOAR Summit Closing Session

6 months ago
Events, 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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Nominations open for SOAR Inspires Awards

6 months ago
Events, SOAR Summit
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…
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Relentless for EKY: Early Bird Registration Now Open for the 2025 SOAR Summit in Corbin

7 months ago
Events, SOAR Summit
For EKY. For Appalachia. For You. The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, returns to Corbin, Kentucky from August 26–29, and Early Bird registration is…
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