Kentucky Highlands Innovation Center

10/15/2026

Need a workspace without a long-term commitment? The Center's $50/month Mini Lease offers flexible terms with no deposit or early termination penalties.

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10/14/2026

East 80 Trade School helps prepare individuals for careers in the trucking industry through CDL training designed to build the skills and experience needed to get on the road.

As a tenant at The Center, East 80 Trade School is part of a growing community of organizations helping create career and workforce opportunities across our region.

Learn more about their programs and training opportunities at east80cdl.com.

https://www.east80cdl.com/

10/12/2026

Every great opportunity starts with an idea, a little creativity, and the willingness to take that first step.

10/09/2026

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has made it to every SOAR summit while he has been in office.

10/09/2026

Dean of Congress-Congressman Hal Rogers addressing SOAR audience.

10/09/2026

Dr. Reed Adkin opening the SOAR plenary

10/09/2026

More opportunity to fulfill our mission, invest in businesses that can create jobs. So proud to serve SE KY.

Fahe and three organizations in our Member network are receiving $4.081 million in new funding from the U.S. Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. This money helps us do more of what we do best: connecting communities to the capital and resources they need to thrive.

Here’s how the funding breaks down:

Fahe: $1.25 million

Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation: $1.25 million

Redbud Financial Alternatives (connected to Fahe Member Housing Development Alliance): $800,000

Community Ventures: $781,000

For Appalachian communities, this means more lending power, stronger reserves, and more ways to turn investment into homes, businesses, and opportunity. Fahe President Sara Morgan said it best: “These awards represent an important investment in the organizations that know how to put capital to work in communities that have historically had less access to it.”

We also celebrate the many close partners recognized in this round, including Appalachian Community Capital, Housing Assistance Council, LISC, and Reinvestment Fund. A connected network moves resources further, together.

Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/4zhr2qI

10/07/2026

SOAR Inspire Awards already outstanding with partners The Center for Rural Development and Mountain Association going home with recognition.

10/03/2026

Check out The Center's Resource Partner, Kentucky APEX. Learn how to contract with federal, state, and local governments.

The Kentucky APEX Accelerator is a statewide program that offers no-cost procurement assistance to Kentucky businesses.