Meet the Founder: Scott Stuckey - Fair Chance Works

Discover how his innovative approach to workforce development is making a tangible difference in #Appalachia through technology and dedication to social good.

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Big win for #EKY ! Rye Development receives $81M for the Lewis Ridge hydropower project, bringing #cleanenergy and 1,500+ jobs to Bell County.
A historic step forward on former mine land. Thanks to all our partners for making this possible!💧
Full story ➡️ bit.ly/lewisridgeproj…

Colby Hall is a finalist for our Young Professional of the Year Award! Like or retweet to vote. The winner will be recognized at the Chamber’s Inaugural Young Professionals Summit in Louisville on April 23. Learn about the finalists and the contest: kychamber.com/ypaward.

Have you voted yet? 🗳️

Help us in supporting our Executive Director, Colby Hall, simply by LIKING & SHARING the Kentucky Chamber’s original post below! Every vote counts! #EasternKY #VoteColby

We want to thank our SOAR Executive Board for dedicating a day to hear from our team!

Shoutout to Pikeville Medical Center, their incredible team, and SOAR Board Treasurer and President/CEO of PMC, Donovan Blackburn for their hospitality and tour of their cutting-edge facilities!

Shoutout to our fellow entrepreneur support organizations for joining us at Natural Bridge for a day of conversation and collaboration!

Our communities thrive when we work together!
Kentucky SBDC Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corp. WomensBusinessCenter Community Ventures Mountain Association Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Kentucky APEX Accelerator #KCARD

Colby goes to bat for our region each and every day and he is very deserving of this honor! Help us get him across the finish line so he can bring the prize home to #EKY !

We are honored to have received a Rural Development Broadband Technical Assistance grant, advancing our mission to bridge the digital gap in Eastern Kentucky, starting with Pike County!

Read about the full initiative here: soar-ky.org/no-holler-left…

Get to know Rajant's family of products. Ever-expanding and changing to best serve the requirements of AI data-driven solutions for #IoT and #industrialIoT , follow Rajant Corporation to find out what an ecosystem built on the game-changing #wirelessmesh #mobilenetworking Kinetic…

Registration is now OPEN for the 2024 SOAR Gala, presented by Kentucky Power. Join us at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg for a night of celebration and inspiration!

Get your tickets NOW and save $25 with discount code 'earlybird'.

soar-ky.org/gala/
#SOARGala

Join Code Kentucky for FREE coding classes and gain valuable skills to kickstart your tech career. Plus, you'll be connected with tech employment opportunities upon completion!

Don't miss out on this chance to level up your future!

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We've been selected as one of 65 communities to join the EDA and IEDC for the #EconomicRecoveryCorps fellowship.

Read the full story: bit.ly/ERCfellowship

The #ERCcohort is in partnership with:
RAIN NADO Center on Rural Innovation National League of Cities NACo

We're thrilled to celebrate the talented individuals from the January 2024 cohort of Code Kentucky! Partnering to empower and recruit aspiring coders from the Appalachian region has been a fantastic journey.
#CodeKentucky #TechTalent #EmpoweringAppalachia

We're putting our focus on building healthier communities in 2024, and we can't wait to kick off the year with some fantastic tips! 🍏💪
Tip #1 for a Healthier 2024: Start Small and Create a resolution that fits YOUR lifestyle!
Learn more: soar-ky.org/5-ways-to-live…

Honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Let's celebrate the dream of equality and justice that he tirelessly pursued. Today, let's reflect on his inspiring words and commit to building a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. #MLKDay #EqualityForAll

Did you hear the good news this #InfrastructureWinsWednesday !?

SOAR is a finalist for the EDA's Recompete Pilot Program!

Read more here:
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We had an incredible week with Microsoft sharing the impactful work our organization does - showcasing both our Digital Equity Team and our Innovation Team.

Appalachia has a lot to offer and we were proud to show that to our guests. ⛰️ 💕

#Collaboration #ImpactfulPartnership

📣 Calling all healthcare professionals, industry leaders, and education enthusiasts! Be a part of our transformative Healthcare Career Pathway Fair event aimed at guiding high school students towards rewarding careers in healthcare after college.
Link: soar-ky.org/2024-healthcar…

⭐️ Nominate a Star for the 2024 SOAR Gala! ⭐️

We're calling on YOU to submit nominations for outstanding individuals who make our communities SOAR!

Nominate someone special today! ➡️ soar-ky.org/gala/

📅 Nomination Deadline: March 8, 2024.

🏃‍♀️ Ready to step up our wellness game? 🏃‍♂️ This month, it's all about our Healthier Community pillar, and we've got an epic challenge for you – The SOAR Step Challenge! 💪

Check out our Facebook page to find out how to join!

Who's in? 💪✨ #ChallengeAccepted