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...
If you live or own a business in Clay County, Kentucky and you've thought about starting a business, growing a side hustle, or strengthening the business you already have, the Launch + Leap: Clay County Business Accelerators is a new, no-cost program designed to help you do just that. During this in-person Community Kick Off...
Get Help With Your Application and Learn More About the Program Interested in applying for the Launch + Leap: Clay County Business Accelerators but have questions about the process? Join SOAR Innovation for a free virtual Application Support Webinar designed to help Clay County entrepreneurs better understand the programs, strengthen their applications, and determine which...
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...
Learn the Canva tools every small business owner should know to create polished, on-brand marketing materials with confidence. Event Overview Whether you're designing social media graphics, flyers, presentations, or marketing materials, Canva has become one of the most powerful tools available for small businesses. But knowing where to start and which features to use can...
Customer Discovery Bootcamp | Session 1 Test Your Business Idea Before You Build It Event Details When: August 26th, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Where: Workshops are Virtual via Zoom Presenters: The SOAR Innovation Team Participants should plan to attend both sessions and complete a small amount of self-guided discovery work between...
Make Real Progress & Get Funding For Your Clay County Business in Just 8 Weeks The Launch + Leap: Clay County Business Accelerators are hands-on, 8-week programs created to help Clay County entrepreneurs make real progress, no matter where you’re starting from. Whether you’re exploring a side hustle, shaping a brand-new idea, or growing a business that’s already bringing in revenue, you’ll get the tools, coaching, and clarity...
Customer Discovery Bootcamp | Session 2 Test Your Business Idea Before You Build It Event Details When: September 2nd, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Where: Workshops are Virtual via Zoom Presenters: The SOAR Innovation Team Participants should plan to attend both sessions and complete a small amount of self-guided discovery work between...