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Welcoming Rick West as SOAR Innovation’s Entrepreneur in Residence

9 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 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…

5 Ways SOAR Innovation Can Help You Launch and Grow Your Tech Startup in EKY

9 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, News & updates

Got a tech or tech-enabled idea? Wondering if you can build and scale your startup without leaving Eastern Kentucky? You can, and we’re here to help. At SOAR Innovation, we…

Transforming Ideas Into Impact: SOAR Innovation Workshop in Pikeville

1 year 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…

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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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…

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…

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