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Lindy Casebier, featured speaker for the 2025 soar summit.

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

3 months ago

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,…

Senate President Robert Stivers to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit on Eastern Kentucky’s Legislative Future

3 months ago

Events, News & updates

At the 2025 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, Senate President Robert Stivers will take the stage as a featured speaker to share a legislative…

Accepting Proposals for SOAR Strategic Plan and Audit Services

7 months ago

News & updates

Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) is inviting individuals and organizations to submit proposals for two important opportunities to work with us. We’re looking for experienced partners who can help…

The Secret to 71% More Job Interviews? It’s All in Your LinkedIn Profile

8 months ago

Job seekers

You’ve likely made a LinkedIn account, but never used it, or maybe you think it might not apply to your specific field of work. So what is it and why…

Supporting Young Women in STEM: The Carol Barr Fund & STEM Goes Red Scholarship

9 months ago

News & updates

We are thrilled to share the continued impact of the Carol Barr Fund, which is helping young women in SOAR counties pursue higher education. Currently, 11 Carol Barr Fund scholars…

SOAR Launches EKY Remote Project, Driving Growth and Community Revitalization in Eastern Kentucky

9 months ago

Economic Development, News & updates, Tourism

Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) announced today the latest progress report on its EKY Remote Project, a groundbreaking initiative designed to attract remote workers to Eastern Kentucky and stimulate communities…

Lost Important Documents in the Flood? Here’s How to Replace Them

9 months ago

News & updates

If you lost important documents in the recent floods, you’re not alone. Replacing things like IDs, insurance papers, and birth certificates can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help. Below…

State, KPDI approves more than $9 million for projects in Floyd and Perry counties

1 year ago

Economic Development, Grants, News & updates

Kentucky is making strides in economic development with new investments aimed at creating opportunities and driving growth in Eastern Kentucky. As part of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI), the…

ARC awards $33.5 million in ARISE Grants

1 year ago

Economic Development, Grants, News & updates

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $33.5 million for 12 collaborative, multi-state projects to drive large-scale economic transformation through its Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) program. The announcements,…

Join SOAR as a Community Development Coordinator: Shape the Future of Eastern Kentucky

1 year ago

News & updates

Shaping Our Appalachian Region is hiring a Community Development Coordinator through the Energy Communities AmeriCorps VISTA program, starting in December 2024. This role offers a unique opportunity to support Eastern…

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

Senate President Robert Stivers to Speak at the 2025 SOAR Summit on Eastern Kentucky’s Legislative Future

Accepting Proposals for SOAR Strategic Plan and Audit Services

The Secret to 71% More Job Interviews? It’s All in Your LinkedIn Profile

Supporting Young Women in STEM: The Carol Barr Fund & STEM Goes Red Scholarship

SOAR Launches EKY Remote Project, Driving Growth and Community Revitalization in Eastern Kentucky

Lost Important Documents in the Flood? Here’s How to Replace Them

State, KPDI approves more than $9 million for projects in Floyd and Perry counties

ARC awards $33.5 million in ARISE Grants

Join SOAR as a Community Development Coordinator: Shape the Future of Eastern Kentucky

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