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Improving Broadband in Harlan County: A Path to Economic Growth

4 days 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

4 weeks 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…

Unlocking New Opportunities for Eastern Kentucky: The Launch of Our Foundational Guide to Energy Opportunities

1 month ago

Grants, Industrial, News & Updates, Opportunities

At Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), we are committed to creating a brighter future for Eastern Kentucky. Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of our latest resource: the Foundational…

ARC awards $33.5 million in ARISE Grants

1 month ago

Grants, Homepage Display, News & Updates

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $33.5 million for 12 collaborative, multi-state projects to drive large-scale economic transformation through its Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) program. The announcements,…

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

2 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…

Unlock Funding and Resources for Your Startup: The SBIR/STTR Program and Kentucky’s Matching Funds

2 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Grants, Innovation Clients, Opportunities

If you’re a business owner in Eastern Kentucky with a big idea or new technology you want to develop, we’ve got some exciting news for you! The Small Business Innovation…

10 Things You Need to Know About the SOAR Summit

3 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Government, Grants, Healthy Communities, Homepage Display, 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…

Enhance Your Grant Writing Skills at Our Workshop on October 15-16

4 months ago

Grants, Homepage Display, Nonprofit, Opportunities

We are proud to partner with Grant Ready KY, Melissa Vermillion, and Pikeville Medical Center to host a comprehensive Grant Workshop on October 15-16. This hands-on workshop will provide the…

Governor Beshear Announces Continued Support for Eastern Kentucky Entrepreneurs

5 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Government, Grants, Homepage Display, News & Updates

We are thrilled to announce that Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) has once again been awarded a contract to support high-tech, high-growth-potential startups in Eastern Kentucky through our SOAR Innovation…

Kentucky’s Broadband Initiative: Your Speed Test Matters!

7 months ago

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

Do you have slow Internet or no Internet at all? Feel like your voice hasn’t been heard? You can change that! It’s as easy as a Speed Test. Kentucky stands…

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