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Join SOAR for a three-part virtual series built for eastern Kentucky founders and small business owners. Learn your funding options in plain language. Come to the session that fits you, or attend all three.
The Essentials
What: SOAR Innovation Fundraising Bootcamps (three virtual sessions)
When: Mondays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET | Aug 31, Sep 21, and Oct 19, 2026
Where: Online on Zoom (link sent after you register)
Who: Eastern Kentucky entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners
Cost: Free
Why attend
- Get answers in plain language. No experience with funding needed.
- Learn the options that actually fit businesses in our region.
- Work on your own business during the session, not just listen.
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for Eastern Kentucky entrepreneurs and small business owners who want plain-language answers about funding, practical options that fit businesses in our region, and hands-on guidance they can apply directly to their own business.
Pick your session(s)
Not every business needs the same kind of funding. Choose the bootcamp that matches where you are in your journey, or attend all three to learn the full path. Each session stands on its own, so you can focus on the information that matters most to your business right now.
What you will leave with
- A clearer picture of where your business stands and what to do next.
- Funding options that fit our region, not a big-city playbook.
- Practical next steps and support to keep moving.
Partners and support
The SOAR Innovation Fundraising Bootcamps are led by Appalachian Investors Alliance and supported by the ARC POWER Initiative.
Meet the SOAR Innovation Team
Our team lives and works in Eastern Kentucky, just like the entrepreneurs and small business owners we serve. We bring real-world experience, regional insight, and a shared commitment to helping ideas grow into lasting opportunity.
Kevin Davis
Entrepreneur in Residence
