2. -Presenting Partners-

3. -Founding Partners-

4. -East Kentucky Partners-

6. Our CO- CHAIRS

7. MISSION Statement SOAR’s mission is to: Expand job creation Enhance regional opportunity, innovation, and identity Improve the quality of life Support all those working to achieve these goals in Appalachian Kentucky.

8. 2015 Milestones Board Retreat November 2014 Headquarters Established Identifying Partners for Implementation of Program of Work January 2015 Fully Staffed Fully Funded February 2015 Summit Board Meeting 2015 Program of Work Presentation February 2015 Board Meeting Reportable Progress on Program of Work June 2015 Board Meeting KARD Established October 2015

9. FOUNDING Partners

10. 54 Counties

11. HealthBroadband Business Incubation Business Recruitment Education and Retraining Agriculture, Community & Regional Foods, Natural Resources Leadership Development and Youth Engagement Infrastructure Regional Identity and Collaboration Tourism, Arts, and Heritage WORKING Groups

12. GET SOCIAL! www.soar-ky.org