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307. SOAR: Colby Hall on Eastern Kentucky's $40 Million Grant
On today's episode, we welcome back Colby Hall, the executive director of SOAR. SOAR was recently awarded $40 million through a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, focused on revamping EKY's economic identity. We dive into the challenges of employment gaps in Eastern Kentucky, the importance of remote work, and how the geography of the region has impacted it's economic development. Colby emphasizes the need for a new economic identity, the role of entrepreneurship, and the success of the SOAR Summit in fostering innovation in the Appalachian region. Looking ahead, he shares his vision for the future and the importance of individual support in driving community change.
To learn more about SOAR and the grant they were awarded, you can check out this press release: https://soar-ky.org/soar-eda-recompete/
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On today's episode, we welcome back Colby Hall, the executive director of SOAR. SOAR was recently awarded $40 million through a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, focused on revamping EKY's economic identity. We dive into the challenges of employment gaps in Eastern Kentucky, the importance of remote work, and how the geography of the region has impacted it's economic development. Colby emphasizes the need for a new economic identity, the role of entrepreneurship, and the success of the SOAR Summit in fostering innovation in the Appalachian region. Looking ahead, he shares his vision for the future and the importance of individual support in driving community change.
To learn more about SOAR and the grant they were awarded, you can check out this press release: https://soar-ky.org/soar-eda-recompete/
Be the first to see new episodes, along with a summary, key takeaways, and upcoming events, by subscribing to Middle Tech's Spotlight Series Newsletter: https://middletech.beehiiv.com/
Get in touch in the comments below, or reach out to us on social media:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/middletechpod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/middletechpod/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middletech/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middletechpod?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middletechpod
Logan Jones’ Socials
X: https://x.com/lojo_ky
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lojo_ky/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lojo/
Evan Knowles’ Socials
X: https://x.com/EvanKnowles_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmknowles/
Middle Tech is proud to be supported by:
KY Innovation: https://www.kyinnovation.com/
Bolt Marketing: https://www.buildwithbolt.com/
Hunsicker: https://www.hunsicker.co/firesides
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