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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…

Improving Broadband in Harlan County: A Path to Economic Growth

8 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…

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

8 months ago

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

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…

SOAR Receives Approximately $40 Million from EDA Recompete to Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

9 months ago

Government, Grants, Homepage Display, News & Updates, Uncategorized, Workforce Development

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…

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…

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2024 SOAR Summit

10 months ago

Events, Government, 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…

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

10 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…

10 Things You Need to Know About the SOAR Summit

10 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Government, Grants, Healthy Communities, Industrial, Innovation Clients, Last Mile & Broadband, News & Updates, Nonprofit, Opportunities, Tourism, Workforce Development

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…

Enhance Your Grant Writing Skills at Our Workshop on October 15-16

11 months ago

Grants, Nonprofit, Opportunities

We are proud to partner with Grant Ready KY, Melissa Vermillion, and Pikeville Medical Center to host a comprehensive Grant Workshop on October 15-16. This hands-on workshop will provide the…

Kentucky’s Broadband Initiative: Your Speed Test Matters!

1 year ago

Government, Grants, Last Mile & Broadband, 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…

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