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Improving Broadband in Harlan County: A Path to Economic Growth

12 months ago

Economic Development, Grants, 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…

10 Things You Need to Know About the SOAR Summit

1 year ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Grants, Job seekers, News & updates, Tourism

The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is one of the most significant events for professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders focused on the future of…

Kentucky’s Broadband Initiative: Your Speed Test Matters!

1 year ago

Grants, News & updates

Do you have slow Internet or no Internet at all? Feel like your voice hasn’t been heard? You can change that! It’s as easy as a Speed Test. Kentucky stands…

No Holler Left Behind: USDA Announces SOAR As Recipient of Broadband Technical Assistance Grant

2 years ago

Grants, News & updates

At Shaping Our Appalachian Region, we’re committed to ensuring that every corner of Eastern Kentucky has access to affordable, reliable internet. It’s a key component of our Blueprint and a…

New $6.3M Grant Will Help SOAR, Partners Expand Broadband Access in 12 Appalachian States

3 years ago

Grants

We are proud partners of Accelerating Access: Preparing Appalachian Communities for Digital Equity, a new Connect Humanity project funded by a $6.3M grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The…

Internet for All Grant Helping Connect Eastern Kentuckians to Broadband