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...
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...
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...
Get Hired for a High-Wage Career in Nuclear Energy Where: Hazard, KY When: October 27th-28th Join us for the Framatome Hiring Event in Hazard, KY. This is an opportunity to interview for a fast-growing industry in Eastern Kentucky: nuclear energy. Framatome is a nuclear industry leader currently looking for mechanically minded job seekers in our...
Get Hired for a High-Wage Career in Nuclear Energy Where: Corbin, KY When: October 29th-30th Join us for the Framatome Hiring Event in Corbin, KY. This is an opportunity to interview for a fast-growing industry in Eastern Kentucky: nuclear energy. Framatome is a nuclear industry leader currently looking for mechanically minded job seekers in our...
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...
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...
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...
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...