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...
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...
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...
Shaping Our Appalachian Region is seeking qualified vendors to support upcoming events, marketing campaigns, and multimedia projects across Eastern Kentucky in 2026. Vendors may be invited to respond to project-specific RFPs throughout the year and gain access to project opportunities serving all 54 Eastern Kentucky counties. Important Links: Application Form 2026 Vendor RFQ Document Deadline...