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SUMMARY:Webinar: How To Start a Childcare Program at Home or in a Center
DESCRIPTION:Not knowing what to expect or how to begin is one of the biggest reasons people hold back from starting a childcare business. If you’re unsure about the steps\, requirements\, or regulations\, you aren’t alone. \nJoin us for an online education session on August 12 from 6-7 p.m. ET: Start a Child Care Program at Home or in a Center. \nThis online education session is for you if you’re: \n\nExploring childcare as a business\nCurrently providing care and want to get licensed\nLooking to connect with experts and local support\n\nWe’ll explain the rules\, walk you through the paperwork\, and answer frequently asked questions: \n\nCan I start from my home?\nWhat kind of license do I need?\nWhat red tape will I run into and how do I handle it?\nWhat support is available to help me get started?\n\nLearn more about the webinar here. \nRegister for the webinar here.
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/webinar-childcare-program/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:EKY Runway Program,Social Enterprise Accelerator
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SUMMARY:August 21: Hustle & Hype Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:2025 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series \nSession 2: Hustle & Hype Bootcamp📅 Date: August 21\, 2025🕒 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free \nJoin us for the second session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series\, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical\, actionable tools to build and grow their business in Eastern Kentucky and beyond. \nHustle & Hype Bootcamp continues the series with a focus on low-cost marketing and DIY branding. You’ll learn how to: \n\nUse accessible and affordable marketing tools\nCreate memorable marketing messaging\nPut together a 30-day marketing plan so you know exactly what to do\n\nThis live Zoom session will be led by Rick West\, SOAR Innovation’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence\, and Joy Ugi\, Chief Creative Officer at Hella Good Marketing\, veteran digital marketer\, and entrepreneur. \nSave your spot: https://soar-ky.org/soar-innovation/founders-fit-bootcamp/
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/hustle-and-hype-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SOAR event,SOAR Innovation,Virtual and In-Person Trainings
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SUMMARY:2025 SOAR Summit
DESCRIPTION:For EKY. For Appalachia. For You. \nThe SOAR Summit\, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission\, is Eastern Kentucky’s premier event—and it’s back in Corbin from August 25–29. \nThis isn’t just another conference. It’s a gathering of the relentless—those who believe in what’s possible for our region and are doing the work to make it real. \nWhether you’re a founder\, a teacher\, a policymaker\, or simply someone who refuses to give up on this place\, the SOAR Summit is where purpose meets progress. \nWhy Attend?\nFull Programming featuring game-changing sessions across economic mobility\, workforce transformation\, nuclear energy\, and AI \nSOAR Inspires Awards – a night of celebration and storytelling honoring changemakers across EKY \nThree Plenary Sessions\, including Congressman Hal Rogers and Governor Andy Beshear \nEKY Experience Exhibit Hall – 100+ immersive exhibits highlighting Appalachian innovation \nTaste of Corbin + Toast to Corbin  – food\, music\, and community in downtown Corbin \nMeals Included – Lunch on Thursday + Breakfast on Thursday and Friday \nMore Than an Event—A Movement\nWe’re not just talking jobs—we’re talking belief. \nThis is where transformation begins\, and where Eastern Kentuckians reconnect with purpose\, possibility\, and each other. \n🔗 Explore the full event experience and register today »
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/2025-soar-summit-event/
LOCATION:Corbin Arena\, Corbin\, KY\, United States
CATEGORIES:SOAR event,SOAR Summit
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SUMMARY:PurposeWorks 2025: Career and Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:PurposeWorks 2025 is a career and life launchpad happening August 27th inside the SOAR Summit EKY Experience Expo Hall in Corbin\, KY. \n\n\n\n\nThis 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. \nThanks to our sponsors Goodwill Industries of Kentucky and Branscomb Construction\, PurposeWorks offers lots of benefits to job seekers: \n\nFree to attend\nOpen to all ages and experience levels\nWalk-ins welcome\, but pre-registration encouraged\n\nClick this link to pre-register and skip the line! \nEmployers: Want to hire local talent? Fill out this form to have a table at the PurposeWorks 2025 Career and Job Fair!
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/purposeworks-2025/
LOCATION:Corbin Arena\, Corbin\, KY\, United States
CATEGORIES:EKY Talent Network,SOAR event,SOAR Summit
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