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SUMMARY:August 21: Hustle & Hype Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:2025 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series \nSession 2: Hustle & Hype Bootcamp📅 Date: August 21\, 2025🕒 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free \nJoin 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\, actionable tools to build and grow their business in Eastern Kentucky and beyond. \nHustle & Hype Bootcamp continues the series with a focus on low-cost marketing and DIY branding. You’ll learn how to: \n\nUse accessible and affordable marketing tools\nCreate memorable marketing messaging\nPut together a 30-day marketing plan so you know exactly what to do\n\nThis live Zoom session will be led by Rick West\, SOAR Innovation’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence\, and Joy Ugi\, Chief Creative Officer at Hella Good Marketing\, veteran digital marketer\, and entrepreneur. \nSave your spot: https://soar-ky.org/soar-innovation/founders-fit-bootcamp/
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/hustle-and-hype-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SOAR event,SOAR Innovation,Virtual and In-Person Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T153000
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SUMMARY:July 31: Bootstrap Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:2025 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series \nSession 1: Bootstrap Bootcamp📅 Date: July 31\, 2025🕒 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free \nJoin 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 tools to build and grow their business in Eastern Kentucky and beyond. \nBootstrap Bootcamp kicks off the series with a focus on lean budgeting and resourcefulness\, core traits of successful founders. You’ll learn how to: \n\nBuild a 6-month lean startup budget\nIdentify and stretch the resources you already have\nThink like a bootstrapper (because the best founders start with what’s in their hands)\n\nThis live Zoom session will be led by Rick West\, SOAR Innovation’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence and a successful founder who built and scaled his company from the ground up. Joining Rick for this session is Jared Arnett\, an Eastern Kentucky entrepreneur experienced in bootstrapping businesses who serves at the Entrepreneur-in-Residence and a professor at the University of Pikeville. \nWhether you’re still in idea mode or trying to make the most of limited funds\, this bootcamp will help you find your fit as a founder. \nSave your spot: https://soar-ky.org/soar-innovation/founders-fit-bootcamp/
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/bootstrap-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SOAR event,SOAR Innovation,Virtual and In-Person Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T090000
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SUMMARY:Ideas to Impact: Turning Barriers into Breakthroughs
DESCRIPTION:A Reverse Hackathon for Workforce Solutions in Eastern Kentucky\nHosted by: SOAR EKY Runway Social Enterprise Accelerator and SOAR Innovation\n \nDate: Tuesday\, June 3\, 2025 \nTime: 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Check-in begins at 8:30 AM) \nLocation: First Federal Center\, Room 123\, Hazard Community and Technical College \nAddress: One Community College Drive\, Hazard\, KY 41701 \nLunch Provided \nRegister Here: https://share.hsforms.com/1J7DjFDXnTlyANTPSSs0nKQntn96 \nChild Care | Housing | Transportation  \nWhat is a Reverse Hackathon? \nA reverse hackathon is a hands-on community event focused on solving real problems together. Unlike a traditional hackathon where teams build tech prototypes\, this event invites people from all backgrounds to co-create practical\, people-first solutions to major barriers facing Eastern Kentucky’s workforce. \nInstead of pitching big ideas to judges\, participants work together to explore real-world challenges and present their team’s best ideas for community-led solutions. \nYou do not need technical experience or business expertise to attend. You just need to care about your community and be willing to collaborate. \nWho Should Attend?\nEveryone is welcome. This event is open to all community members and anyone committed to solving workforce challenges in Eastern Kentucky. We especially encourage participation from: \n\nParents and caregivers\n\nEducators and child care providers\n\nDevelopers\, contractors\, and tradespeople\n\nHousing advocates and planning staff\n\nTransportation coordinators and mobility innovators\n\nEntrepreneurs and small business owners\n\nNonprofit leaders and community organizers\n\nStudents and young professionals\n\nEmployers and workforce development staff\n\nLocal officials\, regional leaders\, and policymakers\n\nNo special expertise is required. If you care about creating solutions that support families\, workers\, and communities\, you belong in the room. \nEvent Agenda\n8:30 AM to 9:00 AM\n Check-In and Networking\n Arrive early to get settled\, grab coffee\, and connect with others before we begin. \n9:00 AM to 9:15 AM\n Welcome and Introduction\n We will provide an overview of the day\, introduce the reverse hackathon format\, and share goals and expectations. \n9:15 AM to 9:45 AM\n Exploring Our Challenges\n Participants will learn about the key barriers we are working to address: child care\, housing\, and transportation. \n9:45 AM to 10:00 AM\n Team Formation\n Participants will choose a challenge track and form small\, collaborative teams. \n10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\n Collaborative Problem-Solving Session\n Each team will dive into their track’s challenge\, working together to generate bold\, community-rooted ideas and build out a solution they can present. \n12:00 PM to 1:00 PM\n Lunch and Networking\n A chance to refuel\, connect\, and continue conversations informally. \n1:00 PM to 2:15 PM\n Team Presentations and Group Discussions\n Teams will share their solutions with the full group. Presentations will be followed by time for shared discussion\, feedback\, and reflection. \n2:15 PM to 2:30 PM\n Closing Remarks and Call to Action\n We will wrap up by highlighting key takeaways and outlining next steps for continued engagement\, collaboration\, and action. \nChallenges We Are Brainstorming to Solve \nChild Care Track\nThis track centers on expanding access to affordable\, high-quality child care that supports both families and the workforce. Participants will explore: \n\nGaps in availability and access across rural communities\n\nFlexible scheduling models that serve nontraditional work hours and split-shift families\n\nFacility development and infrastructure improvements for licensed and home-based care\n\nBusiness models that make small or mobile centers financially viable\n\nStrategies for strengthening the early childhood education workforce and creating long-term career pathways\n\nOpportunities to support parents as educators through mixed-delivery and hybrid models\n\nRegional partnerships that promote shared services and cost-saving collaboratives\n\nCreative uses of technology to simplify access\, scheduling\, and payment for working families\n\nThis track is a great fit for community members\, educators\, providers\, parents\, economic developers\, and employers looking to co-create solutions that truly support families in Eastern Kentucky. \nHousing Track\nThis track focuses on identifying and developing solutions to housing challenges that impact workforce participation in Eastern Kentucky. Participants will explore: \n\nAffordable housing development models\n\nCreative financing or ownership pathways such as rent-to-own or co-housing\n\nWorkforce housing for educators\, healthcare workers\, and other essential roles\n\nAdaptive reuse of buildings for residential use\n\nNet-zero housing and energy-efficient designs that reduce long-term utility costs\n\nIntegration of solar and other renewable energy options in rural construction\n\nStrategies for building on higher ground to address flood risk and resilience\n\nLand development approaches including parcel aggregation\, utility planning\, and zoning solutions for rural housing growth\n\nThis track is ideal for community members\, developers\, tradespeople\, designers\, housing advocates\, and leaders working to meet local housing needs with innovative and sustainable models. \nTransportation Track\nThis track addresses the transportation barriers that limit access to jobs\, education\, and daily needs throughout the region. Participants will explore: \n\nMicro-transit and on-demand ride services designed for rural geography\n\nShared vehicle or employer-based ride programs for workers without reliable transportation\n\nTransportation options that help people get to job sites\, child care\, school\, or services\n\nSolutions for residents without licenses or personal vehicles\n\nRoute coordination and regional transit partnerships to reduce inefficiencies\n\nTechnology-enabled platforms for ride scheduling\, route optimization\, and fare sharing\n\nMobile access points that bring workforce or health services directly to neighborhoods\n\nCommunity-owned car-share\, vanpool\, or even rural bike and scooter programs tailored to local infrastructure\n\n\nThis track invites community members\, mobility experts\, entrepreneurs\, local officials\, and residents to help design smart\, scalable transportation models for rural Kentucky. \n 
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/ideas-to-impact-turning-barriers-into-breakthroughs/
CATEGORIES:Community event,SOAR event,Workforce
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SUMMARY:SOAR Healthcare Career Pathway Fair - Morehead\, KY
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to the 2024 SOAR Healthcare Career Pathway Fair. \nWhen: March 18\, 2024\, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM \nWhere: Morehead State University (MSU) in Morehead\, KY \nThis event provides a unique opportunity for both schools and exhibitors to engage with students eager to explore healthcare careers. \nFor Schools: \nBring your students to explore exciting career pathways within Kentucky’s healthcare sector. During the fair\, students will: \n\nParticipate in interactive education sessions hosted by regional hospitals and healthcare providers.\nNetwork with colleges\, universities\, and training programs to learn about healthcare career options.\nGain valuable insights into pursuing a future in healthcare.\n\nFor Exhibitors: \nJoin us as an exhibitor to connect directly with motivated students. Showcase your healthcare programs\, job opportunities\, and training options in our expo hall. Exhibitors will: \n\nEngage with students interested in healthcare careers.\nPromote your programs and connect with future healthcare professionals.\nInspire the next generation by sharing career pathways and opportunities.\n\nLimited transportation waivers are available to help schools offset travel costs\, and exhibitors can reserve their spots by completing the registration form below. \nTo register your school or reserve your exhibitor space\, click the appropriate link below: \n\nSchool Registration Form\nRegister as an Exhibitor by emailing kirsten@soar-ky.org\n\nWe look forward to your participation and the impact this event will have on students across Kentucky’s 54 Appalachian counties! \nIf you have any questions or need further information\, feel free to reach out to me at kirsten@soar-ky.org.
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/hcpfmorehead/
CATEGORIES:SOAR event,SOAR Healthcare Career Pathway Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220307T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220308T150000
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SUMMARY:SOAR Mini-Summit
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThe 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 is available now through February 4. After that\, registration will be $45. You can register HERE. \nThis event will have many similarities to the annual SOAR Summit\, Appalachia’s premier event. The Mini Summit will include the following: \n\nA Pre-Summit Session on March 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. \nA SOAR Mini Summit Reception on the evening of March 7 at the Ashland Train Depot.\nA Country Music Highway Tribute Show at the Paramount Arts Center following the Mini Summit Reception. \nBreakout Sessions on the morning of March 8:\n\nNo Hotel? No Problem! | Leveraging Airbnb and other platforms to create unique and destination-driven lodging in your community\nYour destination begins with your downtown | Positioning your downtown to welcome tourists\nThe Digital Space | How are you telling your story \nSmall Towns Big Impact | Small communities making a big splash attracting tourists \n\n\nA plenary session with a keynote speaker and panel discussions on the afternoon of March 8. \nBreakfast and lunch on March 8.\n\nSOAR is proud to partner with Visit AKY to host the SOAR Mini Summit.  \nVisit AKY has worked to provide attendees a variety of discounted lodging options in the Ashland area. Attendees will also have the opportunity to choose a lunch destination on March 8\, including both local restaurants and food trucks.  \n 
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/soar-mini-summit/
CATEGORIES:SOAR event
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SUMMARY:SOAR 2021 Summit
DESCRIPTION:Hosted for the first time ever by the city of Corbin\, KY — and returning to an in-person format — this year’s event promises to be one for the history books. We hope you’ll be there for it.
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/soar-2021-summit/
LOCATION:Corbin Arena\, Corbin\, KY\, United States
CATEGORIES:SOAR event
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