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

4 months ago
Economic Development, Homepage Display, News & Updates, Opportunities, Workforce Development
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…
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How to Fund Your Startup: Finding the Right Path for Your Business

5 months ago
Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, News & Updates, Opportunities, Workforce Development
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…
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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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Join our team as we empower entrepreneurs in EKY

5 months ago
Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Opportunities, Workforce Development
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,…
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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

7 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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Transforming Ideas Into Impact: SOAR Innovation Workshop in Pikeville

8 months ago
Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Innovation Clients, News & Updates, Opportunities, Partnership
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…
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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

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

9 months ago
Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Grants, Innovation Clients, Opportunities
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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