Homegrown Hustle: Why the Future of Work is Rooted in Eastern Kentucky
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…
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SOAR Receives Over $40 Million From EDA Recompete To Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky
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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ARC awards $33.5 million in ARISE Grants
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $33.5 million for 12 collaborative, multi-state projects to drive large-scale economic transformation through its Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) program. The announcements,…
Read More Join SOAR and Rural Partners Network for a Federal Resource Fair at the 2024 SOAR Summit in Pikeville, KY
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…
Read More Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2024 SOAR Summit
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
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…
Read More 10 Things You Need to Know About the SOAR Summit
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…
Read More Enhance Your Grant Writing Skills at Our Workshop on October 15-16
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…
Read More Governor Beshear Announces Continued Support for Eastern Kentucky Entrepreneurs
We are thrilled to announce that Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) has once again been awarded a contract to support high-tech, high-growth-potential startups in Eastern Kentucky through our SOAR Innovation…
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Grants 101 and 201 Workshop in Hazard and Morehead
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We are proud to partner with Grant Ready Kentucky, Hazard Community & Technical College, Mountain Association, What’s Next EKY?!, and the Promise Zone to host a Grants 101 and 201…
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