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Jeff Noel speaker announcement, featuring the soar branding for the 2025 SOAR Summit

Jeff Noel to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit on Eastern Kentucky’s Economic Future

1 month ago

Events, Government, News & Updates, Opportunities

When opportunity knocks, Secretary Jeff Noel is making sure Kentucky is ready to answer. As Secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Noel has spent the past three years…

Building Capacity to Serve: SOAR Receives Truist Grant for EKY Runway

2 months ago

Eastern Kentucky Runway Program, Grants, News & Updates, Workforce Development

Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) has received funding from the Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund administered by The Winston-Salem Foundation. This investment supports the internal operations and infrastructure needed…

Framatome is Hiring and We’re Here to Help You Get the Job

3 months ago

Economic Development, Events, Homepage Display, Industrial, Office of Jobs, Opportunities, Workforce Development

At SOAR, our mission is simple—but bold: Every Eastern Kentuckian in meaningful employment. Every person connected to purpose, prosperity, and the dignity of work. That’s why we’re proud to announce…

Homegrown Hustle: Why the Future of Work is Rooted in Eastern Kentucky

3 months ago

Economic Development, Homepage Display, News & Updates, Workforce Development

We’ve all heard it before: “There’s no place like home.” But in Eastern Kentucky, that’s more than just a saying, it’s a way of life. It’s in the mountains we…

Relentless for EKY: Early Bird Registration Now Open for the 2025 SOAR Summit in Corbin

4 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…

Building a Future at Home: How EKY Remote Is Changing the Narrative

5 months ago

Economic Development, News & Updates, Opportunities, Partnership

Eastern Kentucky has long been known for its breathtaking landscapes, close-knit communities, and deep-rooted traditions. But the region is now gaining attention for something else: opportunity. In fact, Eastern Kentucky…

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

6 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…

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

7 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…

SOAR Receives $15,000 Grant from Truist Charitable Fund to Boost Workforce Development in Eastern Kentucky

7 months ago

News & Updates, Workforce Development

Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $15,000 grant from Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund administered by The Winston-Salem Foundation. This…

Join our team as we empower entrepreneurs in EKY

7 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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Jeff Noel to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit on Eastern Kentucky’s Economic Future

Building Capacity to Serve: SOAR Receives Truist Grant for EKY Runway

Framatome is Hiring and We’re Here to Help You Get the Job

Homegrown Hustle: Why the Future of Work is Rooted in Eastern Kentucky

Relentless for EKY: Early Bird Registration Now Open for the 2025 SOAR Summit in Corbin

Building a Future at Home: How EKY Remote Is Changing the Narrative

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

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

SOAR Receives $15,000 Grant from Truist Charitable Fund to Boost Workforce Development in Eastern Kentucky

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