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Building Momentum: The Eastern Kentucky Runway Program Marks One Year of Transformative Impact

3 months ago
Economic Development, Grants, Job seekers, News & updates
When the Eastern Kentucky Runway Program launched under Shaping Our Appalachian Region’s EDA Recompete grant last year, the vision was simple yet ambitious: Create a bridge for Eastern Kentuckians seeking meaningful, long-term career paths. Just one year later, the numbers tell a story of…
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The 2025 SOAR Summit: Why Investors Are Turning Their Eyes to Eastern Kentucky

6 months ago
Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Grants, Job seekers, News & updates
One of the top 5 reasons to attend the 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission is simple. Those ready to back bold ideas are…
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How to Fund Your Startup: Finding the Right Path for Your Business

1 year 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…
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Improving Broadband in Harlan County: A Path to Economic Growth

1 year 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…
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SOAR Receives Over $40 Million From EDA Recompete To Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

1 year ago
Economic Development, Grants, Job readiness, News & updates
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently awarded more than $40 million to Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) as part of its inaugural Recompete Pilot Program, a…
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SOAR Receives Approximately $40 Million from EDA Recompete to Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

1 year ago
Grants, Job readiness, News & updates
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced it will award approximately $40 million to Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) to connect eastern Kentucky residents to resources and training…
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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…
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2024 SOAR Summit

1 year ago
Events, 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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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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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…
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