Date: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM Location: EKU Manchester (Manchester, KY) Join us for One Clay County's Launch + Leap Business Accelerators Community Showcase at EKU Manchester! This free, open-to-the-public event will highlight local entrepreneurs who have been building and growing their ideas through Clay County’s two business accelerator programs. Stop by...
Pizza and a Pitch Free pizza. Two-minute business pitches. Real feedback from mentors. Date: April 23 Time: 6–8 PM EST Location: Bear Tower, University of Pikeville 849 Hambley Blvd Pikeville, KY 41501 Sponsored by: The University of Pikeville, The Start Something Entrepreneurship Club, and the Appalachian Regional Commission Got an Idea Worth Sharing? Pizza and...
2026 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 10: Metrics and Growth Bootcamp📅 Date: April 30, 2026🕒 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the tenth session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical,...
We’re excited to have you join us May 14th for this no-cost, virtual series designed to equip Eastern Kentucky founders with practical legal knowledge and tools. As startups grow, founders start bringing on team members. This session covers the legal implications of hiring employees or independent contractors and how to stay compliant. Topics Covered: The...
EKY Founder Roundtable 2026 A focused conversation for founders building what’s next in Eastern Kentucky If you're building something new, this is for you When: May 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET Where: Faithlife Market | 130 Division St | Pikeville, Kentucky If you are building a startup, developing a product, or...
Capital & Investor Roundtable Exploring Capital Opportunities Across Kentucky and Appalachia Where Leaders Share Insight and Inform Strategy When: May 27, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET Where: TBA | Ashland, Kentucky Capital decisions shape what grows, what scales, and what lasts. The Capital & Investor Roundtable is a curated, invitation-only session for...
2026 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 11: Storytelling for Founders Bootcamp📅 Date: May 28, 2026🕒 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the eleventh session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical,...
Startup Appalachia Accelerator Demo Day Meet the founders building new businesses in Eastern Kentucky See What’s Being Built in the Region Join SOAR Innovation for the Startup Appalachia Accelerator Demo Day, presented by Community Trust Bank. Founders from across Eastern Kentucky will showcase the businesses they’ve spent the last eight weeks developing inside the accelerator...
EKY Ecosystem Convening Connect with ecosystem partners supporting entrepreneurs across Eastern Kentucky. Date: June 18th, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM ET Location: Morehead Conference Center 111 E First St, Morehead, KY 40351 (Collins Hall East) Sponsored by: SOAR Innovation Why This Convening Matters SOAR Innovation is bringing together organizations from across Eastern Kentucky...
2026 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series Session 12: The Founder's Playbook Bootcamp📅 Date: June 25, 2026🕒 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the last session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical,...
What Is Family Child Care, and Why Does Every Community Need It? Thinking about starting your own child care business? You don't have to do it alone. Whether you're exploring a new career, looking to open a family child care business, or you're already a provider hoping to grow, this free community forum is designed...
What Is Family Child Care, and Why Does Every Community Need It? Thinking about starting your own child care business? You don't have to do it alone. Whether you're exploring a new career, looking to open a family child care business, or you're already a provider hoping to grow, this free community forum is designed...