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Photo of Governor Andy Beshear with an announcement that he will be a keynote speaker at the 2025 SOAR Summit.

Governor Andy Beshear to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit’s Closing Plenary

8 months ago

The 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission will close with a powerful moment of reflection and renewed purpose as Governor Andy Beshear takes the…

Congressman Hal Rogers set to be a keynote speaker at the 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission

Congressman Hal Rogers to Keynote Final Day of the 2025 SOAR Summit

9 months ago

Events, News & updates

The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is proud to announce that Congressman Hal Rogers will deliver the keynote address during the Principal Officer Plenary…

Jeff Noel speaker announcement, featuring the soar branding for the 2025 SOAR Summit

Jeff Noel to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit on Eastern Kentucky’s Economic Future

9 months ago

Events, News & updates

When opportunity knocks, Secretary Jeff Noel is making sure Kentucky is ready to answer. As Secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Noel has spent the past three years…

Turn your Idea into a Business that Makes a Difference with the Social Enterprise Accelerator

9 months ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Job readiness, News & updates

Many Eastern Kentuckians have ideas for improving their communities and building something new. Maybe it’s an idea to make their community better, an idea of launching their own business, or…

Steve Lee, and Mason Bishop headshots, with the 2025 SOAR Summit Speaker annoucement.

Meet Two National Leaders Reimagining Workforce Development at the 2025 SOAR Summit

9 months ago

Events, News & updates

Steve Lee and Mason Bishop will be featured speakers at the 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission. At a time when workforce systems are…

SOAR is a proud 2025 Community Challenge Grantee.

Empowering Eastern Kentuckians age 50 and over with Digital Skills

9 months ago

Grants, News & updates

No one should be left behind in the digital age, especially not our older adults who have so much to give, share, and lead. That’s why we’re launching our Digital…

Dark background with the three ticket tiers for the 2025 SOAR Summit. 150, 200, and 300

2025 SOAR Summit Your Way: Flexible Options for Every Changemaker

9 months ago

Events, News & updates

Think you can’t make it to the 2025 SOAR Summit? Maybe you’re worried it’s too expensive. Too far. Or maybe you’re not sure there’s anything there for you. Think again. …

Jeffrey Reddick on Horror, Hollywood, and Coming Home to Eastern Kentucky for the 2025 SOAR Summit

9 months ago

Events, News & updates

Jeffrey Reddick may be best known as the creator of the Final Destination film franchise, but before Hollywood came calling, he was just a kid growing up on a farm…

Matt Dunne to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit

9 months ago

Events, News & updates

The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is proud to welcome Matt Dunne, founder and executive director of the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), as…

Relentless for Eastern Kentucky: The Power of the SOAR Summit

9 months ago

Events, News & updates

By Joshua Ball, Chief Operating Officer, SOAR My story is what SOAR embodies. I grew up in a holler in Martin County, a place etched into America’s conscience by a…

Governor Andy Beshear to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit’s Closing Plenary

Congressman Hal Rogers to Keynote Final Day of the 2025 SOAR Summit

Jeff Noel to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit on Eastern Kentucky’s Economic Future

Meet Two National Leaders Reimagining Workforce Development at the 2025 SOAR Summit

Empowering Eastern Kentuckians age 50 and over with Digital Skills

2025 SOAR Summit Your Way: Flexible Options for Every Changemaker

Jeffrey Reddick on Horror, Hollywood, and Coming Home to Eastern Kentucky for the 2025 SOAR Summit

Matt Dunne to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit

Relentless for Eastern Kentucky: The Power of the SOAR Summit

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