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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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Inspiring a New Generation: Mandi Fugate Sheffel Shares Her Journey at Inspirational Speaker Series

8 months ago
Education, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, News & Updates, Opportunities
On November 12, Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) hosted an Inspirational Speaker Series event at Hazard Community and Technical College. The event featured Mandi Fugate Sheffel, a Red Fox, Kentucky…
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The Foundational Guide to Energy Opportunities and Economic Growth in Eastern Kentucky

Unlocking New Opportunities for Eastern Kentucky: The Launch of Our Foundational Guide to Energy Opportunities

8 months ago
Grants, Industrial, News & Updates, Opportunities
At Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), we are committed to creating a brighter future for Eastern Kentucky. Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of our latest resource: the Foundational…
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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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Inspiring Students at Paintsville Independent High School: Dr. Kari Hall Jones Shares Her Journey

8 months ago
Education, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, News & Updates, Opportunities
On October 25, Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) hosted an Inspirational Speaker Series event at Paintsville Independent High School, featuring Dr. Kari Hall Jones, a Paintsville High School alumna and…
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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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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…
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Congressman Hal Rogers to Deliver Keynote Address at 2024 SOAR Summit

10 months ago
Events, Government, News & Updates, Opportunities, Uncategorized
The 2024 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is proud to announce that U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, Dean of the House, will be a keynote…
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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…
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