EKY Remote | Relocate to Beautiful Eastern Kentucky for Work

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EKY Remote

The Eastern Kentucky Golf Package

Take a swing atop the pristine mountaintops and ridges at three of the most unique golf courses in Eastern Kentucky…

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About the Program

Ready to make a change?

Eastern Kentucky is a great place to live, work, and play. We’re looking for early-stage entrepreneurs and young professionals to make a difference by relocating to our region.

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Perks & benefits

We’ve got you covered

You’ll get the best in outdoor adventures, education, healthcare, and living costs. Plus, access unique advantages made for work-from-home entrepreneurs.

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Life in EKY

You won’t be disappointed

Get a taste of life in Eastern Kentucky by exploring one of our recommended itineraries in the region. You’ll love the experience, we guarantee it.

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About EKYRemote

SOAR and Kentucky Innovation are inviting entrepreneurs, founders, and remote workers to discover unexpected adventures in our distinctive, friendly, and affordable region.

Eastern Kentucky is a paradise for outdoor living, a burgeoning entrepreneurship and innovation hub, and a growing cultural hot spot. Our region offers a lot of bang for your buck, too.

If you’re tired of city living, expensive rent and mortgages, and office commutes, EKY Remote is the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll be making a tangible difference in a region overflowing with remote work opportunities, natural beauty, and some of the friendliest people in the country.

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Perks & benefits

Eastern Kentucky is an outdoor playground just a few hours away from major cities. You'll get all the amenities you need for remote work while taking advantage of small town living.

Low cost-of-living

With a lower cost of living than other areas of the US, you can spend less, save more, and invest in the important things.

World-class healthcare

Our region boasts top rated healthcare facilities and medical professionals so you can make wellness a priority.

High-speed internet

Work wherever you want, whenever you want with a guaranteed connection to reliable, high-speed internet and access to co-working space.

Premier educational institutions

Take advantage of the highest quality primary and secondary education for your children or continue your learning at one of Eastern Kentucky's many colleges and universities.

Career and business support

Get free access to support systems for entrepreneurs and young professionals through SOAR Innovation and the BRIGHT Kentucky program.

Open air adventures

Hiking, biking, mountain climbing, boating, fishing, rafting — there's an endless amount of activities to enjoy in Eastern Kentucky.

Remote work opportunities

Access a dedicated Eastern Kentucky remote work job board with hundreds of opportunities — for yourself or your growing team.

Unique experiences

Enjoy dining and drinking establishments that call Eastern Kentucky home, as well as unforgettable festivals, concerts, and events.

The best perk of relocating to Eastern Kentucky? By contributing to the local community and economy, you’ll be a part of something that’s bigger than yourself.

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Life in Eastern Kentucky

Wild, beautiful, and modern

We have a one-of-a-kind community people love. See for yourself — plan a trip to stay over at the most popular destinations in EKY.

1 – Discover Pikeville

Fun for everyone

2 – Explore Whitesburg

An outdoor paradise

3 – Visit Prestonsburg

A destination downtown

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During the day, I write mutual fund software in Java. During the evening, I get on my motorcycle and experience the beautiful mountains. Eastern Kentucky is full of adventure. Within minutes, I can be off-roading in my jeep, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing in a number of lakes and rivers, and seeing wild horses, deer, and elk. With high-speed internet, I can work anywhere, and there’s no better place to work, live, and play than Eastern Kentucky.

Mike Bryant,

Owner, Mill Creek Software, Breathitt County

We wanted to come back. And it's a nice place to come back to — it's a jewel.

Paul Patton,

Former Kentucky Governor, Pike County

Remotely developing software for a company in Chicago from home allows me to live and raise and family in a place that most of my coworkers would pay to vacation in. I plug in and go to work. I unplug and go on a hike.

Jason Kretzer,

Software Engineer, Johnson County

You in for EKY?

Let us know you’re interested — just fill out this no-pressure form and we’ll connect with you about the possibilities of working remotely in Eastern Kentucky.

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