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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…

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

2 years 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…

10 Things You Need to Know About the SOAR Summit

2 years 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…

RECAP: SOAR Innovation Ideation Workshop at Morehead State University

2 years ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events

Sparking Entrepreneurial Ideas This week, our SOAR Innovation team hosted an exciting Ideation Workshop at Morehead State University, where students took on the challenge of identifying real-life problems and transforming…

Take Advantage of the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit, deadline is Nov. 1

2 years ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Our SOAR Business and Innovation team is all in on the success of entrepreneurs in Eastern Kentucky. We’re here to ensure that small businesses know about opportunities like the Kentucky…

RECAP: Inspirational Speaker Series at Ashland Community and Technical College

2 years ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Kyle Robinson, Founder and CEO of Print My Threads, was the featured speaker for SOAR Innovation’s Inspirational Speaker Series at Ashland Community and Technical College. His entrepreneurial journey is a…

SOAR Innovation: Enhance Your Financial Skills with Expert Quickbooks Guidance

2 years ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events

Are you looking to enhance your QuickBooks skills, or do you simply have a question that stumps you? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Join us for a comprehensive…

Meet the Founders: Jason and Elisabeth Camp – Camp Landing Entertainment District

2 years ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Tourism

Watch the interview on YouTube. Meet Jason and Elisabeth Camp, the community-driven minds behind Camp Landing Entertainment District. From a young age, Jason harbored a relentless drive to work and…

Recap: 2024 Startup Appalachia Pitch Competition

2 years ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, News & updates

Celebrating Innovation and Entrepreneurship Thank you to all who attended the 2024 Startup Appalachia Pitch Competition at the Ashland Train Depot. It was a day marked by innovation and Appalachian…

Top 5 Startup Businesses to Watch in 2023

3 years ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

It’s a new year and everybody’s looking forward to a fresh new start. You know the saying, “New Year, New me.” The same could be said about creating new trends…

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