Not knowing what to expect or how to begin is one of the biggest reasons people hold back from starting a childcare business. If you’re unsure about the steps, requirements, or regulations, you aren’t alone. Join us for an online education session on August 12 from 6-7 p.m. ET: Start a Child Care Program at Home...
📅 Date: Thursday, December 18th, 2025 🕒 Time: 11 AM -3 PM 📍 Location: CANE Kitchen - Whitesburg, KY Join us for a celebration of innovation and impact at the EKY Runway Program’s 2025 Social Enterprise Accelerator Demo Day. This special event highlights the graduating 2025 SEA Fellows and showcases the work of entrepreneurs developing solutions to Eastern Kentucky’s most pressing workforce challenges,...
Could Your Building Help Solve the Childcare Gap in Eastern Kentucky? Childcare is one of the biggest barriers to work in Eastern Kentucky, and many communities lack enough licensed childcare facilities to meet local demand. At the same time, churches, nonprofits, and other organizations across the region have classrooms, wings, and buildings that sit unused for much...
The Social Enterprise Accelerator helps local entrepreneurs launch or grow businesses that tackle real community challenges like childcare, housing, transportation, healthcare, or workforce issues. If you live in Eastern Kentucky, this free program offers: Weekly virtual workshops to guide your business journey In-person events to connect with mentors and peers A Demo Day to showcase...
What Is Family Child Care, and Why Does Every Community Need It? Thinking about starting your own child care business? You don't have to do it alone. Whether you're exploring a new career, looking to open a family child care business, or you're already a provider hoping to grow, this free community forum is designed...
What Is Family Child Care, and Why Does Every Community Need It? Thinking about starting your own child care business? You don't have to do it alone. Whether you're exploring a new career, looking to open a family child care business, or you're already a provider hoping to grow, this free community forum is designed...
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 🕒 Time: 11 AM – 2 PM 📍 Location: HCTC, First Federal Building, Hazard, KY Join us for a celebration of innovation and impact at the EKY Runway Program's 2026 Social Enterprise Accelerator Demo Day. This special event highlights the graduating 2026 SEA Fellows and showcases the work of...
What Is Family Child Care, and Why Does Every Community Need It? Explore how you can start or grow a child care business from anywhere in Eastern Kentucky. Interested in opening a family child care business but can't attend an in-person event? Join SOAR's EKY Runway Program, The Social Enterprise Accelerator, and our regional partner...
The Social Enterprise Accelerator helps local entrepreneurs launch or grow businesses that tackle real community challenges like childcare, housing, transportation, healthcare, or workforce issues. If you live in Eastern Kentucky, this free program offers: Weekly virtual workshops to guide your business journey In-person events to connect with mentors and peers A Demo Day to showcase...
Join us as we welcome the newest cohort of social entrepreneurs and celebrate the start of another journey toward stronger communities across Eastern Kentucky. The SOAR Social Enterprise Accelerator Kickoff marks the official launch of the Fall 2026 Social Enterprise Accelerator cohort. This special event brings together fellows, community leaders, entrepreneurial support organizations, local governments,...