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From Eastern Kentucky to Final Destination: Jeffrey Reddick Joins 2025 SOAR Summit Speaker Lineup

9 months ago

The 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is proud to welcome Jeffrey Reddick, acclaimed screenwriter and creator of the Final Destination film franchise, as…

How to Start a Childcare Business in Eastern Kentucky

How You can Start a Childcare Business in Eastern Kentucky

9 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Job readiness, News & updates

In communities across Eastern Kentucky, the need for quality childcare is growing. Families are searching for trusted, local options. In some areas, early childhood programs like Head Start have scaled…

Brent Orrell and Anthony F. Pipa Speaker Graphic. SOAR Summit 25

Brookings. AEI. Appalachia.

9 months ago

Events, News & updates

National Leaders Are Coming to the 2025 SOAR Summit, Will YOU Be in the Room? When the nation’s top think tanks want to hear from Appalachia, you show up. That’s…

Danielle Goonan to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit

9 months ago

News & updates

We’re honored to welcome Danielle Goonan, Vice President of U.S. Program and Policy at The Rockefeller Foundation, as a featured speaker at the 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless…

Tips from a Hiring Manager: How to Succeed in Your Job Interview

10 months ago

Job seekers, News & updates

We’ve all experienced those job interview jitters. Preparing for an interview with a new opportunity can seem daunting and overwhelming. You want to make a good impression, showcase your talent,…

SUMMIT 25, SOAR Inspires Awards, Nominations due by July 18th

Nominations Open for the SOAR Inspires Awards, Presented by KCTCS

10 months ago

Events, News & updates

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…

Building Capacity to Serve: SOAR Receives Truist Grant for EKY Runway

10 months ago

Grants, Job readiness, Job seekers, News & updates

Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) has received funding from the Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund administered by The Winston-Salem Foundation. This investment supports the internal operations and infrastructure needed…

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

10 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,…

Homegrown Hustle: Why the Future of Work is Rooted in Eastern Kentucky

11 months ago

Economic Development, Job seekers, News & updates

We’ve all heard it before: “There’s no place like home.” But in Eastern Kentucky, that’s more than just a saying, it’s a way of life. It’s in the mountains we…

Accepting Proposals for SOAR Strategic Plan and Audit Services

1 year ago

News & updates

Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) is inviting individuals and organizations to submit proposals for two important opportunities to work with us. We’re looking for experienced partners who can help…

From Eastern Kentucky to Final Destination: Jeffrey Reddick Joins 2025 SOAR Summit Speaker Lineup

How You can Start a Childcare Business in Eastern Kentucky

Brookings. AEI. Appalachia.

Danielle Goonan to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit

Tips from a Hiring Manager: How to Succeed in Your Job Interview

Nominations Open for the SOAR Inspires Awards, Presented by KCTCS

Building Capacity to Serve: SOAR Receives Truist Grant for EKY Runway

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

Homegrown Hustle: Why the Future of Work is Rooted in Eastern Kentucky

Accepting Proposals for SOAR Strategic Plan and Audit Services

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