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Mitch Landrieu to Headline the 2025 SOAR Summit Opening Plenary in Corbin

4 weeks ago
Economic Development, Events, Government, Homepage Display, Meet the Speakers, News & Updates, SOAR Summit
When disaster struck, he didn’t just rebuild a city; he restored belief. That’s the legacy of Mitch Landrieu, who will keynote the Kickoff Plenary Session at the 2025 SOAR Summit,…
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Relentless for EKY: Early Bird Registration Now Open for the 2025 SOAR Summit in Corbin

2 months ago
Economic Development, Events, Homepage Display, News & Updates, Opportunities, Workforce Development
For EKY. For Appalachia. For You. The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, returns to Corbin, Kentucky from August 26–29, and Early Bird registration is…
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Welcoming Rick West as SOAR Innovation’s Entrepreneur in Residence

5 months ago
Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Innovation Clients, News & Updates
At SOAR Innovation, we help founders start, grow, and scale, providing the mentorship, resources, and connections necessary to build thriving businesses in Eastern Kentucky. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce…
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5 Ways SOAR Innovation Can Help You Launch and Grow Your Tech Startup in EKY

5 months ago
Entrepreneurship and Small Business, News & Updates, Opportunities, Uncategorized
Got a tech or tech-enabled idea? Wondering if you can build and scale your startup without leaving Eastern Kentucky? You can, and we’re here to help. At SOAR Innovation, we…
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Improving Broadband in Harlan County: A Path to Economic Growth

8 months ago
Economic Development, Government, Grants, Last Mile & Broadband, News & Updates
Harlan County, Kentucky, is on the verge of a transformative opportunity. A recent study conducted by FarrPoint, in collaboration with Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) and the nonprofit impact fund…
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ARC awards $33.5 million in ARISE Grants

9 months ago
Grants, Homepage Display, News & Updates
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $33.5 million for 12 collaborative, multi-state projects to drive large-scale economic transformation through its Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) program. The announcements,…
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Experience EKY Like Never Before at the 2024 SOAR Summit

9 months ago
Events, News & Updates, Opportunities
The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is back for its tenth year, and it’s bigger and better than ever. As Appalachia’s Premier Event, the…
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Join SOAR and Rural Partners Network for a Federal Resource Fair at the 2024 SOAR Summit in Pikeville, KY

10 months ago
Events, Government, News & Updates, Nonprofit, Opportunities
SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region) and the Rural Partners Network are hosting a Federal Resource Fair at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville, Kentucky on Wednesday, October 16. The event…
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Jane Brady Knight and Brent Orrell to Lead Keynote Fireside Chat at 2024 SOAR Summit

10 months ago
Events, News & Updates
The 2024 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is thrilled to announce a keynote fireside chat featuring two influential leaders: Jane Brady Knight, Executive Director…
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2024 SOAR Summit

10 months ago
Events, Government, News & Updates
The 2024 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is honored to welcome Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear as a keynote speaker. Governor Beshear will address Summit…
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