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SUMMARY:Startup Appalachia Accelerator Demo Day - Founder Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Startup Appalachia Accelerator Demo Day\nMeet the founders building new businesses in Eastern Kentucky\nSee What’s Being Built in the Region\nJoin SOAR Innovation for the Startup Appalachia Accelerator Demo Day\, presented by Community Trust Bank. \nFounders from across Eastern Kentucky will showcase the businesses they’ve spent the last eight weeks developing inside the accelerator program. \nEach founder will present their company\, what problem they’re solving\, and what comes next for their business. \nThis is a chance to see innovation happening locally — and to support the people building it. \nWho Should Attend\nThis event is open to: \n\nCommunity members\nLocal businesses\nInvestors and lenders\nEmployers\nStudents\nAspiring entrepreneurs\nEconomic development partners\n\nIf you’re curious about startups\, new ideas\, or the future of the Eastern Kentucky economy — this event is for you. \nEvent Details\nDate: June 4\, 2026Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ETLocation: In-person (location announced soon) \nYou’ll meet founders\, hear pitches\, and connect with others supporting entrepreneurship in the region. \nAbout the Accelerator\nThe Startup Appalachia Accelerator is an 8-week cohort program supporting Eastern Kentucky founders building technology and tech-enabled businesses. Participants receive coaching\, workshops\, and preparation to grow their companies and continue scaling after the program. \nRegister to Attend Demo Day
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/startup-appalachia-accelerator-demo-day-founder-showcase/
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CATEGORIES:SOAR Innovation,Virtual and In-Person Trainings
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SUMMARY:EKY Ecosystem Convening
DESCRIPTION:EKY Ecosystem Convening\nConnect with ecosystem partners supporting entrepreneurs across Eastern Kentucky.\nDate: June 18th\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM ET\nLocation: Morehead Conference Center 111 E First St\, Morehead\, KY 40351 (Collins Hall East) \nSponsored by: SOAR Innovation \nWhy This Convening Matters\nSOAR Innovation is bringing together organizations from across Eastern Kentucky that support entrepreneurs and small businesses. \nThe EKY Ecosystem Convening creates one shared space to connect with ecosystem partners\, share programs and resources\, strengthen referral pathways\, and explore opportunities to collaborate across the region. \nWhat to Expect\nThis half-day convening will focus on connection\, coordination\, and collaboration between the organizations supporting entrepreneurs in Eastern Kentucky. \nParticipants will have opportunities to: \n\nMeet ecosystem partners from across the region\nShare programs\, services\, and resources\nStrengthen referral pathways between organizations\nIdentify opportunities to collaborate\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis convening is designed for organizations that support entrepreneurship and small business development across Eastern Kentucky\, including: \n\nEntrepreneur support organizations\nEconomic development professionals\nSmall Business Development Center advisors\nUniversities and community colleges\nWorkforce development organizations\nCommunity development partners\nCommunity lenders and capital partners\nChambers of commerce\nStartup mentors\, advisors\, and ecosystem connectors\n\nOrganizations across Eastern Kentucky are working toward the same goal: helping entrepreneurs start\, grow\, and succeed. \nThe EKY Ecosystem Convening is an opportunity to strengthen connections\, coordinate efforts\, and build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem across the region. \nRegister to attend the EKY Ecosystem Convening\, presented by SOAR Innovation.
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/eky-ecosystem-convening/
LOCATION:Morehead Conference Center\, 111 E First St\, Morehead\, KY\, 40351\, United States
CATEGORIES:SOAR Innovation,Virtual and In-Person Trainings
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