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.
Join Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR), the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, and the Community Farm Alliance for a FREE virtual convening on Tuesday, December 7th from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to discuss diabetes prevention and how better access to fresh, healthy foods can play a role in deterring this disease. Click HERE...
Join SOAR and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) on January 20, 2022 for a FREE informational session in preparation for the upcoming POWER Grant cycle. Topics will include: 7 simple steps to getting your POWER Grant funded POWER Grant best practices Administration, finance, and reporting The application process and timeline We’ll also share some exciting...
Learn how to sell online with e-commerce tools. We'll walk through listing your products for free with Google Business Profile and Merchant Center. And we'll show you one way to sell on your website, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online, such as Local Opportunity...
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...
A multi-employer job fair will take place Thursday, April 21st from 10 am - 2 pm at the Lawrence Co. Community Center/KY Career Center, 180 Bulldog Lane in Louisa. Over 20 employers will be participating. For more information please see the attached flyer or phone 606-638-4949.
A multi-employer job fair will take place Wednesday, April 27 from 10 am - 3 pm at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg, 50 Hal Rogers Drive. Over 20 employers will be present. If any employers or job seekers are interested in learning more, please call 606-789-2857.
The Country Music Highway Tribute Show was created after it debuted as part of a SOAR Summit in Ashland in early 2022. In early 2023, SOAR brought tourism commissions and performing arts venues from the Country Music Highway together. They cast the vision of an event that paid homage to the stars of the Highway...
Vision2Venture 2023 is open to all 9-12 educators within the Shaping Our Appalachian Region counties of Kentucky who are interested in integrating entrepreneurial teaching and learning experiences into their classrooms. During this program, participants will acquire the skills necessary to incorporate entrepreneurial concepts into their teaching methods. They will then apply this knowledge in their...
The application for the 2024 Startup Appalachia Pitch Competition is open. The competition is presented by Community Trust Bank and supported by KY Innovation. We are looking for Appalachia Kentucky’s next big idea! Startups are the backbone of communities across America, and we believe ideas can start, launch, and scale across our region. Apply now for a chance to win $10,000. The...
SOAR Innovation Inspirational Speaker Series: Kyle Candill Join us for an inspiring evening at the SOAR Innovation Inspirational Speaker Series featuring Kyle Candill, Founder and CEO of 4C Innovations. Discover how leaders like Kyle have turned challenges into opportunities and transformed their ideas into successful ventures. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a student, or simply...
SOAR Innovation Inspirational Speaker Series: Kyle Robinson Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Kyle Robinson, CEO of Print My Threads, at the SOAR Innovation Inspirational Speaker Series. Kyle will share how he turned challenges into opportunities, transforming his ideas into a successful venture. This event is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and anyone looking...
