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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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