• SOAR Innovation Inspirational Speaker Series at HCTC

    Join us for an inspiring evening at the SOAR Innovation Inspirational Speaker Series featuring Mandi Fugate Sheffel, Founder and CEO of Read Spotted Newt. Discover how leaders like Mandi have turned challenges into opportunities and transformed their ideas into successful ventures. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a student, or simply someone with big dreams, this event will leave you motivated...

  • SOAR Innovation Pizza and a Pitch at the University of Pikeville

    UPIKE Health Professions Education Building 810 Hambley Blvd, Pikeville, United States

    SOAR Innovation Pizza and a Pitch Do you have a great business idea? Join us for Pizza and a Pitch where you can share your best 2-minute business idea and connect with peers, mentors, and potential resources to help bring your idea to life! Plus, enjoy some pizza while you pitch! Event Details: Date: Thursday,...

    Free
  • Startup Sprint at Union Commonwealth University

    Join SOAR Innovation for a FREE two-day Startup Sprint event aimed at inspiring entrepreneurial thinking and advancing innovative business ideas. The event will bring together students, community members, mentors, and startups to foster collaboration and connect entrepreneurs with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their business...

  • Legal Clinic for Startups Series | Founders & Formation: Setting Up Your Startup the Right Way

    Zoom

    We’re excited to have you join us September 18th for this no-cost, virtual series designed to equip Eastern Kentucky founders with practical legal knowledge and tools. This foundational session walks new entrepreneurs through the legal basics of forming a business entity. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of which structure fits their goals, and...

  • Let’s Talk AI: A Lunch & Learn for Business Owners

    The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center 1620 Winchester Ave #0, Ashland, KY 41101 1620 Winchester Ave #0, Ashland, KY, United States

    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...

    Free
  • Tech the Town: Ashland

    Date: November 7, 2025  Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.  Location: ACTC (Tech Drive Campus)  Hosted in partnership with: Northeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and Code:You Sponsored by Bitsource and Eastern Telephone & Technologies Lunch will be provided by Kentucky Power At Tech the Town, you’ll collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and students to identify real...

  • Legal Clinic for Startups Series | Protecting Your Ideas: Intellectual Property 101 for Startups

    Zoom

    We’re excited to have you join us November 17th for this no-cost, virtual series designed to equip Eastern Kentucky founders with practical legal knowledge and tools. This session helps founders understand what aspects of their product, brand, or process can (and should) be protected — and how to do it cost-effectively. Topics Covered: The differences...