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SOAR: The Appalachian Blueprint

SOAR: The Appalachian Blueprint

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SOAR: The Appalachian Blueprint is the official podcast of SOAR, featuring conversations with the leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, educators, and community partners working to shape the future of Appalachia.

Each episode explores the ideas, initiatives, and collaborations driving economic development and creating new opportunities across Eastern Kentucky and the Appalachian region. From workforce development and entrepreneurship to healthcare, education, tourism, infrastructure, and community revitalization, SOAR: The Appalachian Blueprint highlights the people and organizations turning vision into action.

Join us as we share the stories behind the projects, partnerships, and progress building a stronger, more prosperous Appalachia—one conversation at a time.

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  • SOAR: The Appalachian Blueprint | Reed Adkins on Building Appalachia's Future

    SOAR: The Appalachian Blueprint | Reed Adkins on Building Appalachia's Future
    Jul 1 2026

    In the premiere episode of SOAR: The Appalachian Blueprint, host Jeff Vanderbeck sits down with SOAR Executive Director Reed Adkins for an in-depth conversation about the organization's vision and direction since Adkins stepped into the role earlier this year.

    The two discuss SOAR's mission of strengthening Eastern Kentucky through collaboration, economic development, workforce initiatives, entrepreneurship, and community partnerships. Adkins shares his priorities for the organization, the progress already being made, and what's on the horizon as SOAR continues working to create new opportunities across Appalachia.

    Whether you're a community leader, business owner, educator, or simply invested in the future of the region, this episode offers an inside look at the work being done to help build a stronger Appalachian Kentucky.

    Subscribe to SOAR: The Appalachian Blueprint for conversations with the people, organizations, and innovators creating the blueprint for Appalachia's future.
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