SOAR Innovation
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SOAR Innovation
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Powered by Kentucky Innovation
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Calling all entrepreneurs in Eastern Kentucky
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Just because you don’t have a million dollar marketing budget or an office in Silicon Valley doesn’t mean you’re not an entrepreneur. If you sell something at a store, from your home, or online — you’re an entrepreneur. SOAR Innovation’s mission is to help you be a successful one. Follow the four stages of entrepreneurship in order for the best chance of business success.
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Meet the SOAR Innovation Team
[/vc_column_text][us_separator][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row_inner columns=”4″][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][us_person image=”8247″ name=”Sabrina McWhorter” role=”SOAR Innovation Manager” img_size=”thumbnail” email=”sabrina@soar-ky.org” custom_link=”606-939-1707″][/us_person][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][us_person image=”11676″ name=”Kristin Brown” role=”Region 1 Representative” img_size=”thumbnail” email=”kristin@soar-ky.org” custom_link=”606-316-4141″][/us_person][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][us_person image=”8250″ name=”Tal Jones” role=”Region 2 Representative” img_size=”thumbnail” email=”tal@soar-ky.org” custom_link=”606-546-1911″][/us_person][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][us_person image=”10857″ name=”Cole Atkinson” role=”Region 3 Representative” img_size=”thumbnail” email=”cole@soar-ky.org” custom_link=”606-854-7621″][/us_person][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][us_image align=”center” image=”12113″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height=”large” color_scheme=”primary” us_bg_image_source=”media” us_bg_image=”8564″ us_bg_overlay_color=”rgba(10,10,10,0.7)” us_shape_show_top=”1″ us_shape_top=”zigzag” el_id=”consideration” columns=”1″][vc_column][us_separator size=”huge” breakpoint_1_height=”128px” breakpoint_2_height=”128px”][us_separator size=”huge” breakpoint_1_height=”128px” breakpoint_2_height=”128px”][us_separator size=”huge” breakpoint_1_height=”128px” breakpoint_2_height=”128px”][vc_column_text]
Considering starting a business?
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Read the Complete Guide to Entrepreneurship in Eastern Kentucky
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Before you can turn your idea into a thriving business, you have to lay a strong foundation. Pulling from our experience working with hundreds of entrepreneurs in Eastern Kentucky, we’ve created a five-part, step-by-step guide to help beginners get started.
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Get help with business basics
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Early entrepreneurs, tap into our direct services
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]We can help young professionals just starting out on their entrepreneurship journeys get the essentials set up with the least amount of time and money. Reach out to your SOAR Innovation rep today to get started with any one of these four services.[/vc_column_text][us_separator][vc_row_inner columns=”4″][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][us_iconbox icon=”fal|pen” title=”Write a business plan”][/us_iconbox][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][us_iconbox icon=”fal|calculator-alt” title=”Set up Quickbooks Online”][/us_iconbox][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][us_iconbox icon=”fal|browser” title=”Build a simple website”][/us_iconbox][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][us_iconbox icon=”fal|analytics” title=”Install Google Analytics”][/us_iconbox][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row columns=”2″ el_id=”accelerator”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Accelerate your growth
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Help for entrepreneurs ready to take the next step
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]When it’s time to build on the basics, we’ve got you covered. Use these resources to steadily improve your operations and marketing — and prepare your business for funding opportunities.[/vc_column_text][us_separator][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=”CO.STARTERS” icon=”fal|bullseye-arrow” el_id=”1614462427789-d6cbdcb4-dd13″][vc_column_text]Join the CO.STARTERS accelerator led and taught by the SOAR Innovation team and other experts. You’ll join peer entrepreneurs from right here in our region for practical guidance and step-by-step execution of business processes — all in a group setting.
Reach out to your SOAR Innovation rep to learn how to join the next cohort.[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][us_btn label=”Sign up for the next cohort” link=”url:%2Fsoar-innovation%2F%23apply|target:_blank” style=”3″ icon=”fas|arrow-circle-right” iconpos=”right”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”SOAR Networking Events” icon=”fal|bullhorn” el_id=”1614462427791-8d413f02-5381″][vc_column_text]Attend quarterly SOAR-hosted, professional networking events to connect with other small business owners and entrepreneurs in Eastern Kentucky.[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][us_btn label=”Get the next event date” link=”url:%2Fsoar-innovation%2F%23apply|target:_blank” style=”3″ icon=”fas|arrow-circle-right” iconpos=”right”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Mentoring” icon=”fal|hands-helping”][vc_column_text]Developing an ongoing relationship with someone who’s been-there-done-that is a shortcut to success for entrepreneurs. SOAR Innovation can help you find a trusted mentor — or connect you with a small business owner to mentor. Just fill out the form and let us know which one you’re interested in.[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][us_btn label=”See mentorship opportunities” link=”url:%2Fsoar-innovation%2F%23apply|target:_blank” style=”3″ icon=”fas|arrow-circle-right” iconpos=”right”][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][us_image image=”8557″ align=”right”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”mature” columns=”1″][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Win seed capital
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There are very few, if any, grants available for for-profit businesses in Eastern Kentucky. However, there are resources in place for services related to raising capital and investing in your idea.
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Let’s make it official
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]SOAR Innovation has many programs and tools to help entrepreneurs in Eastern Kentucky. Let us know which ones you’re interested in receiving more information about. You’ll also get email updates in the future about entrepreneurship events, news, and milestones in your county. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][us_separator size=”huge” breakpoint_1_height=”112px” breakpoint_2_height=”112px”][vc_column_text][ctct form=”11418″ show_title=”false”][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]