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The 2026 SOAR Summit Is Returning to Corbin

1 month ago

The 2026 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is coming back to Corbin, Kentucky, October 7–9. And this year, it’s about something bigger than a…

Transforming Ideas Into Impact: SOAR Innovation Workshop in Pikeville

2 years ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, News & updates

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…

Join SOAR and Rural Partners Network for a Federal Resource Fair at the 2024 SOAR Summit in Pikeville, KY

2 years ago

Events, News & updates

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…

Jane Brady Knight and Brent Orrell to Lead Keynote Fireside Chat at 2024 SOAR Summit

2 years ago

Events, News & updates

The 2024 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is thrilled to announce a keynote fireside chat featuring two influential leaders: Jane Brady Knight, Executive Director…

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2024 SOAR Summit

2 years ago

Events, News & updates

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…

Congressman Hal Rogers to Deliver Keynote Address at 2024 SOAR Summit

2 years ago

Events, News & updates

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…

Nate Morris’ Story of Innovation and Resilience to Keynote 2024 SOAR Summit

2 years ago

Events, News & updates

The SOAR Summit has long been the premier event where visionaries and leaders gather to shape the future of Eastern Kentucky and Appalachia. This year, we are honored to announce…

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…

ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin to Deliver Keynote at the 2024 SOAR Summit

2 years ago

Events, News & updates

We are excited to announce that Gayle Manchin, Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), will be delivering the keynote address at the closing plenary session of the 2024…

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…

The 2026 SOAR Summit Is Returning to Corbin

Transforming Ideas Into Impact: SOAR Innovation Workshop in Pikeville

Join SOAR and Rural Partners Network for a Federal Resource Fair at the 2024 SOAR Summit in Pikeville, KY

Jane Brady Knight and Brent Orrell to Lead Keynote Fireside Chat at 2024 SOAR Summit

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2024 SOAR Summit

Congressman Hal Rogers to Deliver Keynote Address at 2024 SOAR Summit

Nate Morris’ Story of Innovation and Resilience to Keynote 2024 SOAR Summit

10 Things You Need to Know About the SOAR Summit

ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin to Deliver Keynote at the 2024 SOAR Summit

RECAP: Inspirational Speaker Series at Ashland Community and Technical College

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