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How to Fund Your Startup: Finding the Right Path for Your Business

3 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…

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

8 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

8 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…

RECAP: SOAR Innovation Ideation Workshop at Morehead State University

8 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Innovation Clients

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

8 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Government, Innovation Clients, Opportunities

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

8 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Innovation Clients

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

10 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Innovation Clients, Partnership

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

1 year ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Innovation Clients, 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

1 year ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Innovation Clients, Uncategorized

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

2 years ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Innovation Clients

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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