Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) has announced its first-ever Mini Summit, presented by Kentucky Power, focused on Tourism and Downtown Revitalization on March 7-8 in Ashland, Kentucky. The two-day event will be held at the historic Paramount Arts Center, the Delta Hotel, and the Ashland Train Depot. A special Early Bird rate of $30...
We are excited to invite you to the 2024 SOAR Healthcare Career Pathway Fair. When: March 18, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Where: Morehead State University (MSU) in Morehead, KY This event provides a unique opportunity for both schools and exhibitors to engage with students eager to explore healthcare careers. For Schools: Bring your...
A Reverse Hackathon for Workforce Solutions in Eastern Kentucky Hosted by: SOAR EKY Runway Social Enterprise Accelerator and SOAR Innovation Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Check-in begins at 8:30 AM) Location: First Federal Center, Room 123, Hazard Community and Technical College Address: One Community College Drive, Hazard, KY 41701...
2025 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 1: Bootstrap Bootcamp📅 Date: July 31, 2025🕒 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the first session of our new Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical, actionable...
2025 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 2: Hustle & Hype Bootcamp📅 Date: August 21, 2025🕒 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the second session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical,...
For EKY. For Appalachia. For You. The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is Eastern Kentucky’s premier event—and it’s back in Corbin from August 25–29. This isn’t just another conference. It’s a gathering of the relentless—those who believe in what’s possible for our region and are doing the work to...
PurposeWorks 2025 is a career and life launchpad happening August 27th inside the SOAR Summit EKY Experience Expo Hall in Corbin, KY. This free, one-day career fair connects Eastern Kentuckians to real job opportunities. Meet local employers who are hiring, explore training programs, and connect with people who are ready to support your next step. Thanks...
2025 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 3: Revenue Reps Bootcamp📅 Date: September 25, 2025🕒 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the third session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical, actionable...
Presented by the Northeast Kentucky Chamber, Appalachian Regional Commission, and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development 📅 Date: October 21, 2025 🕚 Time: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 📍 Location: The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center 1620 Winchester Ave #0, Ashland, KY 41101 *Important information for attendees: The venue space has a separate entrance from...
2025 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 4: Network Gains Bootcamp📅 Date: October 30, 2025🕒 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the fourth session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical, actionable...
Join us as we celebrate the opening of Shaping Our Appalachian Region's new Whitesburg office hosted with Pine Mountain Partnership! We’re proud to continue investing in Eastern Kentucky by growing our presence in Letcher County and partnering with local organizations like Pine Mountain Partnership to create new opportunities for our region. 📅 Date: Thursday, November...
2025 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 5: Scale Strong Bootcamp📅 Date: November 20, 2025🕒 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the fifth session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical, actionable...