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...
Got an idea? Hungry for more than just pizza? Join us for Pizza and Pitch, a high-energy evening where students, startups, and community members come together to pitch, learn, and connect. Whether you’ve got a big idea or just want to see what’s cooking in Eastern Kentucky’s entrepreneurial scene, you’re invited! 📅 Date: December 1...
2025 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 6: Idea Validation Bootcamp 📅 Date: December 18, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET 📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration) 🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the sixth session of Founders Fit Bootcamp, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with...
2026 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 7: Productivity and Grit Bootcamp📅 Date: January 29, 2026🕒 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the seventh session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical,...
Shaping Our Appalachian Region is seeking qualified vendors to support upcoming events, marketing campaigns, and multimedia projects across Eastern Kentucky in 2026. Vendors may be invited to respond to project-specific RFPs throughout the year and gain access to project opportunities serving all 54 Eastern Kentucky counties. Important Links: Application Form 2026 Vendor RFQ Document Deadline...
2026 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 8: Funding Fundamentals Bootcamp📅 Date: February 26, 2026🕒 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the eighth session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical, actionable...