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Nearly $48 million in investments, global perspective highlight final day of 2026 SOAR Summit

2 weeks ago

2026 SOAR Summit, Events, Recap, SOAR Summit

The 2026 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, wrapped up Friday, October 9, with a morning focused on investment, opportunity, and what comes next for…

Eastern Kentucky is in Motion. And the Momentum Is Real.

3 weeks ago

2026 SOAR Summit, Events, Recap, SOAR Summit

There’s a lot happening across Eastern Kentucky. New partnerships are taking shape. Businesses are finding new opportunities. Communities are turning their assets into economic engines. And organizations are working together…

2026 SOAR Inspires Awards celebrate the people building Eastern Kentucky

3 weeks ago

2026 SOAR Summit, Recap

A new honor recognizing the power of film, arts, and Kentucky’s growing creative economy now carries the name of one of its champions. Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers received the…

Welcome to Corbin: Your Guide to the 2026 SOAR Summit Host City

2 months ago

2026 SOAR Summit, Events, News & updates, SOAR Summit, Tourism

Corbin loves company—that’s the slogan of the 2026 SOAR Summit’s host city. Located conveniently on Interstate 75 about halfway between Knoxville, Tenn., and Lexington, Ken., Corbin has a history as…

The 2026 SOAR Summit Is Returning to Corbin

5 months ago

2026 SOAR Summit, SOAR Summit

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…

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The 2025 SOAR Summit: Why Investors Are Turning Their Eyes to Eastern Kentucky

1 year ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Grants, Job seekers, News & updates

One of the top 5 reasons to attend the 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission is simple. Those ready to back bold ideas are…

Lindy Casebier, featured speaker for the 2025 soar summit.

2025 SOAR Summit Featured Speaker: Secretary Lindy Casebier’s Vision for Kentucky’s Creative Economy

1 year ago

News & updates

When it comes to building Kentucky’s future in the creative economy, Lindy Casebier is both a champion and a connector. As Secretary of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet,…

Your Summit, Your way, Top Five reasons to attend the Summit. Water Tower in Corbin.

Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Miss the 2025 SOAR Summit

1 year ago

Events, Job seekers, News & updates

The future of Appalachia isn’t something we sit around and wait for. It’s something we build together. The 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Region Commission,…

Photo of Governor Andy Beshear with an announcement that he will be a keynote speaker at the 2025 SOAR Summit.

Governor Andy Beshear to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit’s Closing Plenary

1 year ago

Events, News & updates

The 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission will close with a powerful moment of reflection and renewed purpose as Governor Andy Beshear takes the…

Congressman Hal Rogers set to be a keynote speaker at the 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission

Congressman Hal Rogers to Keynote Final Day of the 2025 SOAR Summit

1 year ago

Events, News & updates

The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is proud to announce that Congressman Hal Rogers will deliver the keynote address during the Principal Officer Plenary…

Nearly $48 million in investments, global perspective highlight final day of 2026 SOAR Summit

Eastern Kentucky is in Motion. And the Momentum Is Real.

2026 SOAR Inspires Awards celebrate the people building Eastern Kentucky

Welcome to Corbin: Your Guide to the 2026 SOAR Summit Host City

The 2026 SOAR Summit Is Returning to Corbin

The 2025 SOAR Summit: Why Investors Are Turning Their Eyes to Eastern Kentucky

2025 SOAR Summit Featured Speaker: Secretary Lindy Casebier’s Vision for Kentucky’s Creative Economy

Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Miss the 2025 SOAR Summit

Governor Andy Beshear to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit’s Closing Plenary

Congressman Hal Rogers to Keynote Final Day of the 2025 SOAR Summit

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