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

3 weeks 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,…

EKY Runway Program Launches to Help Eastern Kentuckians Connect with Meaningful Work

3 months ago

Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Government, Grants, Homepage Display, News & Updates, Nonprofit, Opportunities, Workforce Development

At SOAR, we believe every person in Eastern Kentucky deserves access to meaningful work, a steady income, and the opportunity to build a life right here at home. That belief…

Navigating FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program: What You Need to Know

5 months ago

Government, News & Updates

When disaster strikes, navigating recovery resources can feel overwhelming. That’s why SOAR has created a Flood Resource Page to help those impacted by the February 2025 flooding find critical information…

Improving Broadband in Harlan County: A Path to Economic Growth

7 months ago

Economic Development, Government, Grants, Last Mile & Broadband, News & Updates

Harlan County, Kentucky, is on the verge of a transformative opportunity. A recent study conducted by FarrPoint, in collaboration with Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) and the nonprofit impact fund…

SOAR Receives Over $40 Million From EDA Recompete To Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

8 months ago

Economic Development, Government, Grants, Homepage Display, News & Updates, Workforce Development

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently awarded more than $40 million to Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) as part of its inaugural Recompete Pilot Program, a…

State, KPDI approves more than $9 million for projects in Floyd and Perry counties

8 months ago

Economic Development, Government, Homepage Display, Industrial, News & Updates

Kentucky is making strides in economic development with new investments aimed at creating opportunities and driving growth in Eastern Kentucky. As part of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI), the…

SOAR Receives Approximately $40 Million from EDA Recompete to Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

9 months ago

Government, Grants, Homepage Display, News & Updates, Uncategorized, Workforce Development

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced it will award approximately $40 million to Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) to connect eastern Kentucky residents to resources and training…

Join SOAR and Rural Partners Network for a Federal Resource Fair at the 2024 SOAR Summit in Pikeville, KY

9 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…

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2024 SOAR Summit

10 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…

Congressman Hal Rogers to Deliver Keynote Address at 2024 SOAR Summit