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SOAR Launches EKY Remote Project, Driving Growth and Community Revitalization in Eastern Kentucky

9 months ago

Economic Development, News & updates, Tourism

Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) announced today the latest progress report on its EKY Remote Project, a groundbreaking initiative designed to attract remote workers to Eastern Kentucky and stimulate communities…

How to Fund Your Startup: Finding the Right Path for Your Business

10 months ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Job seekers, News & updates

Starting and growing a business isn’t just about having a great idea—it’s about having the resources and funding to bring that idea to life. But let’s be real—figuring out how…

Welcoming Rick West as SOAR Innovation’s Entrepreneur in Residence

10 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 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…

Join our team as we empower entrepreneurs in EKY

10 months ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Job seekers

SOAR’s Social Enterprise Accelerator (SEA) Program is designed to support, connect, and empower entrepreneurs across the Eastern Kentucky region. It focuses on businesses that tackle key regional challenges like childcare,…

5 Ways SOAR Innovation Can Help You Launch and Grow Your Tech Startup in EKY

10 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, News & updates

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…

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…

Transforming Ideas Into Impact: SOAR Innovation Workshop in Pikeville

1 year ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, News & updates

On October 15, our SOAR Innovation team hosted an Ideation Workshop at Bit Source in Pikeville, collaborating with the University of Pikeville’s Coleman College of Business. The workshop provided students…

Experience EKY Like Never Before at the 2024 SOAR Summit

1 year ago

Events, News & updates

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…

Join SOAR and Rural Partners Network for a Federal Resource Fair at the 2024 SOAR Summit in Pikeville, KY

1 year ago

Events, News & updates

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…

Unlock Funding and Resources for Your Startup: The SBIR/STTR Program and Kentucky’s Matching Funds

1 year ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Grants

If you’re a business owner in Eastern Kentucky with a big idea or new technology you want to develop, we’ve got some exciting news for you! The Small Business Innovation…

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