CO.STARTERS presented by SOAR and Blue North is scheduled to begin on July 29. Launched nationally in 2013 and brought to Kentucky in 2019 by SOAR then expanded into Northern Kentucky by Blue North and the Owen County Chamber of Commerce in 2020, CO.STARTERS helps local entrepreneurs further develop their ideas, critically examine their business...
Join SOAR, the Foundation for A Healthy Kentucky, and the Community Farm Alliance for the second Appalachia Food for Health: Diabetes Prevention Virtual Event. Joining the virtual discussion will be Martha Yount and Jann Knappage to provide an overview of the Nutrition Education Program hosted by the University of Kentucky. Attendees will also learn about...
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.
