{"id":13,"date":"2017-08-03T10:55:43","date_gmt":"2017-08-03T10:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/roam.mikado-themes.com\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-06-05T13:33:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T17:33:15","slug":"mountaineering-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_278d8c57 height_medium width_full with_video\"><div id=\"us_bg_video_a442\" class=\"l-section-video\"><script id=\"us_bg_video_a442-script\">!function(w){var node = document.getElementById( 'us_bg_video_a442' );if ( w.innerWidth <= 600 ) { node.remove() }}(window);<\/script><style>@media(max-width:600px){#us_bg_video_a442{display:none!important}}<\/style><video  autoplay loop muted playsinline preload=\"auto\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/The-Breaks-compressed.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/div><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.12)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_35d02291\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">EKY Remote<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"37\" src=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/home-4-slider-graphic-2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"j\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/home-4-slider-graphic-2.png 525w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/home-4-slider-graphic-2-300x21.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:2.4rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_53a13d07\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 us_custom_e040f9f0 us_animate_this\" href=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/#contact\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Start Your Journey<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row no-padding height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-actionbox us_custom_96fbfbe1 color_primary controls_right\"><div class=\"w-actionbox-text\"><h3 class=\"w-actionbox-title\">Join a virtual tour of Eastern Kentucky<\/h3><div class=\"w-actionbox-description\"><h6>Our online tour guides can answer your questions and help you picture yourself living in Eastern Kentucky.<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-actionbox-controls\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/resources\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">START EXPLORING<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto width_full color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:#ffffff\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_boxes stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:0rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_3976049e\"><div class=\"vc_column-overlay\" style=\"background:#F5F5F5\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_4076faf9 has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">About EKY Remote<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_18de54e7\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff681a;\">Ready to make a change?<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_4076faf9 has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastern Kentucky is a great place to live, work, and play. We\u2019re looking for remote workers who crave tight-knit communities, fast internet, and access to the outdoors to relocate to our region.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_4 us_custom_1bd81135 icon_atright\" href=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/#about\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">SEE THE DETAILS<\/span><i class=\"fal fa-arrow-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-overlay\" style=\"background:#ffffff\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_4076faf9 has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Perks &amp; benefits<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_18de54e7\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff681a;\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_4076faf9 has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Cash to relocate, a welcome package, and a spouse bonus \u2014 experience these perks and best-in-class education, healthcare, and cost-of-living when you relocate to Eastern Kentucky.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_4 us_custom_1bd81135 icon_atright\" href=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/#perks\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">GET THE GOODS<\/span><i class=\"fal fa-arrow-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-overlay\" style=\"background:#F5F5F5\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_a0beb6d1 has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Life in EKY<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_18de54e7\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff681a;\">You won&#8217;t be disappointed<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_4076faf9 has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Get a taste of life in Eastern Kentucky by exploring one of our sub-regions. Whether you&#8217;re a foodie, history buff, outdoor enthusiast, golfer, or art lover, we have something for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_4 us_custom_1bd81135 icon_atright\" href=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/#perks\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">START EXPLORING EKY<\/span><i class=\"fal fa-arrow-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-actionbox color_light controls_bottom\"><div class=\"w-actionbox-text\"><h4 class=\"w-actionbox-title\">Ready to Make the Move or Already Relocated?<\/h4><div class=\"w-actionbox-description\"><p>Join our <strong>EKY Remote Neighbor Network: Eastern Kentucky Movers&#8217; Support Group<\/strong> to gain valuable connections, insights, and information for this new chapter!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-actionbox-controls\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/g\/19ZoToYC8z\/?mibextid=wwXIfr\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Join Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-gallery fit_cover type_metro_3 ratio_1x1 quantity_layout_based count_5\" style=\"--columns:4;--items-gap:0px;\"><div class=\"w-gallery-list\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/campfire-Eastern-Kentucky-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/campfire-Eastern-Kentucky-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium width_custom\" style=\"--site-content-width:1300px;\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_a8d25789 us_animate_this align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_20200721_203538-1-scaled-2000x400-1-1024x205.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" 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https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/somerset-waterfall-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/somerset-waterfall-600x222.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image us_custom_f0beee48 us_animate_this align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ashland-bridge-1024x302.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ashland-bridge-1024x302.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ashland-bridge-300x89.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ashland-bridge-600x177.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ashland-bridge.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-9-e1760036404873.png\" class=\"attachment-us_800_800 size-us_800_800\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-9-e1760036404873.png 851w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-9-e1760036404873-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-9-e1760036404873-600x176.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>EKY Remote connects you with the best places to live and work in Eastern Kentucky. Whether you want a quiet mountain retreat or a vibrant small-town community, we help make your move easy and seamless.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/community-profiles\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Check Out Community Profiles<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_636355f9 height_medium\" id=\"about\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-hwrapper us_custom_2c4f4a12 valign_middle stack_on_mobiles align_center\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap:0.4rem\">[vc_tta_toggle_section tab_id=&#8221;1755810365840-c80f2d06-5807&#8243;]<div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_2-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_56761b8e\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">About EKY Remote<\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">Thanks to support from the Kentucky General Assembly and Kentucky Power, Shaping Our Appalachian Region is inviting remote workers to discover unexpected adventures in our distinctive, friendly, and affordable region.<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #fffffe;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #fffffe;\">If you&#8217;re tired of city living, expensive rent and mortgages, and office commutes, EKY Remote is the perfect opportunity for you. You&#8217;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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #fffffe;\">The shared values of faith, grit, empathy, and selflessness embody the spirit of Appalachia and are perfect for remote workers and their families looking for their next home.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-flipbox animation_cardflip direction_w\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-h easing_ease\" style=\"transition-duration:0.5s;\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-hh\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-front us_custom_66b99196\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Latasha-Friend-new-square-1024x1024.jpg);\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-front-h\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-flipbox-back us_custom_66b99196\" style=\"display:none;background:#ffffff;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-back-h\"><h4 class=\"w-flipbox-back-title\">Latasha Friend, EKY Remote Manager<\/h4><div class=\"w-flipbox-back-desc\"><p>Questions about EKY Remote or moving to Eastern Kentucky?<\/p>\n<p>Reach out:<\/p>\n<p>(606) 548-3541<br \/>\nlatasha@soar-ky.org<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_916d5e53 via_grid cols_4 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-counter us_custom_6df4bc3a has_text_color color_heading align_center\" data-duration=\"2\"><div class=\"w-counter-value\"><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"\"><\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_number\" data-final=\"47\">1<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"\"><\/span><\/div><h6 class=\"w-counter-title\">counties<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-counter color_heading align_center\" data-duration=\"2\"><div class=\"w-counter-value\"><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"\"><\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_number\" data-final=\"6\">1<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"\"><\/span><\/div><h6 class=\"w-counter-title\">sub-regions<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-counter color_heading align_center\" data-duration=\"2\"><div class=\"w-counter-value\"><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"\"><\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_number\" data-final=\"10\">1<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"+\"><\/span><\/div><h6 class=\"w-counter-title\">state parks<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-counter color_heading align_center\" data-duration=\"2\"><div class=\"w-counter-value\"><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"\"><\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_number\" data-final=\"8\">1<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"\"><\/span><\/div><h6 class=\"w-counter-title\">colleges &amp; universities<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_tta_toggle_section]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\" id=\"perks\"><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:#ffffff\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_c45ec09c\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff691a;\">Only the good stuff<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper us_custom_2c4f4a12 valign_middle stack_on_mobiles align_center\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap:0.4rem\">[vc_tta_toggle_section tab_id=&#8221;1755812138704-481b0bf5-13c9&#8243;]<div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Perks &amp; benefits<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0f0e17;\">Eastern Kentucky is an outdoor playground just a few hours away from major cities. You&#8217;ll get all the amenities you need for remote work while taking advantage of small town living.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-video us_custom_5c52ea68 align_center ratio_16x9 has_iframe\"><div class=\"w-video-h\"><iframe title=\"Youtube video player\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9kRA9L2cloE?autoplay=0&controls=1&origin=https:\/\/ekyremote.com&loop=0&mute=0\" allowfullscreen=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_ec1e580b via_grid cols_4 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_6c12a823 has_text_color iconpos_top style_circle color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2.5em;\"><i class=\"fas fa-money-bill-wave\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h4 class=\"w-iconbox-title\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">Cash for relocation<\/h4><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p><span>We&#8217;ll give you $5,000 to help with relocation. Use it for packing, moving, or any other costs related to getting started in Eastern Kentucky.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_6c12a823 has_text_color iconpos_top style_circle color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2.5em;\"><i class=\"fas fa-fal fa-handshake\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h4 class=\"w-iconbox-title\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">Tailored welcome package<\/h4><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p><span>We&#8217;ll customize an Eastern Kentucky Welcome Package worth $250 with a range of activities and events for your specific interests.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_6c12a823 has_text_color iconpos_top style_circle color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2.5em;\"><i class=\"fas fa-fal fa-check\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h4 class=\"w-iconbox-title\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">Spouse bonus<\/h4><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p><span>We&#8217;ll give you a $2,500 relocation bonus for a spouse who moves with you and will work locally in the education or healthcare fields.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_6c12a823 has_text_color iconpos_top style_circle color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2.5em;\"><i class=\"fas fa-fal fa-wifi\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h4 class=\"w-iconbox-title\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">High-speed internet<\/h4><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p><span>Work wherever you want, whenever you want with a guaranteed connection to reliable, high-speed internet and access to co-working space<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_ec1e580b via_grid cols_4 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_6c12a823 has_text_color iconpos_top style_circle color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2.5em;\"><i class=\"fas fa-fal fa-house\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h4 class=\"w-iconbox-title\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">Low cost-of-living<\/h4><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p><span>With a lower cost of living than other areas of the US, you can spend less, save more, and invest in the important things.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_6c12a823 has_text_color iconpos_top style_circle color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2.5em;\"><i class=\"fas fa-user-md\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h4 class=\"w-iconbox-title\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">World-class healthcare<\/h4><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p><span>Our region boasts top rated healthcare facilities and medical professionals so you can make wellness a priority.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_6c12a823 has_text_color iconpos_top style_circle color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2.5em;\"><i class=\"fas fa-pencil-alt\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h4 class=\"w-iconbox-title\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">Premier educational institutions<\/h4><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p><span>Take advantage of the highest quality primary and secondary education for your children or continue your learning at one of Eastern Kentucky&#8217;s many colleges and universities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_6c12a823 has_text_color iconpos_top style_circle color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2.5em;\"><i class=\"fas fa-map\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h4 class=\"w-iconbox-title\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">Open air adventures<\/h4><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p><span>Hiking, biking, mountain climbing, boating, fishing, rafting \u2014 there&#8217;s an endless amount of activities to enjoy in Eastern Kentucky.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_tta_toggle_section]<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-actionbox color_primary controls_right\"><div class=\"w-actionbox-text\"><h3 class=\"w-actionbox-title\">Join the Movement<\/h3><div class=\"w-actionbox-description\"><h5><strong>Eastern Kentucky has a lot to offer<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-actionbox-controls\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1 icon_atleft\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-circle-right\"><\/i><span class=\"w-btn-label\">View Resources<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_4fb9e5a3 height_medium color_secondary\" id=\"lifeineky\"><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-hwrapper us_custom_2c4f4a12 valign_middle stack_on_mobiles align_center\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap:0.4rem\">[vc_tta_toggle_section tab_id=&#8221;1755810365840-c80f2d06-5807&#8243;]<div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_2-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Country-Music-Highway_EKYRemoteRegions-1024x487.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Country-Music-Highway_EKYRemoteRegions-1024x487.png 1024w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Country-Music-Highway_EKYRemoteRegions-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Country-Music-Highway_EKYRemoteRegions-800x381.png 800w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Country-Music-Highway_EKYRemoteRegions-600x286.png 600w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Country-Music-Highway_EKYRemoteRegions-scaled.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_5039a870\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Life in Eastern Kentucky<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ff691a;\">Wild, beautiful, and modern<\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #2e2f3e;\">We have a one-of-a-kind community people love. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover the unique charm of Eastern Kentucky and explore how you can make one of our <strong>five sub-regions<\/strong> your home.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_916d5e53 via_grid cols_4 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-counter us_custom_022cebe8 has_text_color color_custom align_center\" data-duration=\"2\"><div class=\"w-counter-value\" style=\"color:#303030;\"><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"\"><\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_number\" data-final=\"76\">1<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"+\"><\/span><\/div><h6 class=\"w-counter-title\">families relocated<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-counter us_custom_022cebe8 has_text_color color_custom align_center\" data-duration=\"2\"><div class=\"w-counter-value\" style=\"color:#303030;\"><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"\"><\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_number\" data-final=\"223\">1<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"+\"><\/span><\/div><h6 class=\"w-counter-title\">new residents<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-counter us_custom_022cebe8 has_text_color color_custom align_center\" data-duration=\"2\"><div class=\"w-counter-value\" style=\"color:#303030;\"><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"$\">$<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_number\" data-final=\"957\">1<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"k+\"><\/span><\/div><h6 class=\"w-counter-title\">annual tax contribution<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-counter us_custom_022cebe8 has_text_color color_custom align_center\" data-duration=\"2\"><div class=\"w-counter-value\" style=\"color:#303030;\"><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"$\">$<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_number\" data-final=\"6.9\">1<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part type_text\" data-final=\"m+\"><\/span><\/div><h6 class=\"w-counter-title\">annual estimated impact<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_tta_toggle_section]<\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_a574d586 has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>73 Families Have Relocated from 29 States to 29 Counties<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_916d5e53 via_grid cols_2-3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SOAR-Movers-States-with-Text-copy-6_EKY-Remote-US-Maps-1024x768.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SOAR-Movers-States-with-Text-copy-6_EKY-Remote-US-Maps-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SOAR-Movers-States-with-Text-copy-6_EKY-Remote-US-Maps-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SOAR-Movers-States-with-Text-copy-6_EKY-Remote-US-Maps-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SOAR-Movers-States-with-Text-copy-6_EKY-Remote-US-Maps-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SOAR-Movers-States-with-Text-copy-6_EKY-Remote-US-Maps-scaled.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EKY-Remote-Map-Update-1024x487.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"We have welcomed movers to 29 counties in Eastern Kentucky through Make My Move\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EKY-Remote-Map-Update-1024x487.png 1024w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EKY-Remote-Map-Update-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EKY-Remote-Map-Update-800x381.png 800w, 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href=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/appalachian-foothills\/\" aria-label=\"Appalachian Foothills\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/listing_2d845ea3-faf6-4aca-9500-775aa386e321_6.webp\" class=\"attachment-gform-image-choice-lg size-gform-image-choice-lg wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom:100%\"><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-6982 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-regions\" data-id=\"6982\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\" style=\"background:url(https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Red-River-Gorge-Region.png) center center\/cover no-repeat;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_center valign_middle\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap:1.6rem\"><h3 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_2 has_text_color align_center 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class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 us_custom_af6a9b6a icon_atright\" href=\"https:\/\/ekyremote.com\/#contact\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Plan a trip<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_95cfd0eb height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_b1927da6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-grid us_custom_eb849559 type_carousel layout_testimonial_3\" id=\"us_grid_2\"><style>.layout_testimonial_3 .w-grid-item-h{}.layout_testimonial_3 .usg_post_custom_field_3{transition-duration:0.3s;transform-origin:50% 50%;transform:scale(1) translate(0%,0%);opacity:0.2}.layout_testimonial_3 .w-grid-item-h:focus-within .usg_post_custom_field_3,.layout_testimonial_3 .w-grid-item-h:hover .usg_post_custom_field_3{transform:scale(1) translate(0%,0%);opacity:0.2}.layout_testimonial_3 .usg_post_image_1{width:4rem!important;margin-right:1rem!important}.layout_testimonial_3 .usg_post_custom_field_1{font-weight:700!important;line-height:1.5!important;margin-bottom:0!important}.layout_testimonial_3 .usg_post_custom_field_2{color:var(--color-content-faded)!important;font-size:0.9rem!important;line-height:1.5!important}.layout_testimonial_3 .usg_vwrapper_2{padding-left:2rem!important}.layout_testimonial_3 .usg_post_custom_field_3{font-size:1.4rem!important;line-height:1!important;position:absolute!important;top:0!important;left:0!important}<\/style><div class=\"w-grid-list owl-carousel valign_middle dotstyle_circle navstyle_circle navpos_outside owl-responsive-2000 with_arrows\" style=\"--transition-duration:350ms;--arrows-size:1.5rem;\">\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-6990 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry us_testimonial_category-main-home\" data-id=\"6990\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"far fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #fffffe;\">I love the beauty of the mountainous region, the much less harsh winters, the closeness to family, the smaller towns, the available land, the Daniel Boone forest.<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff691a;\">Dylan<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Moved from Pennsylvania to Bath County, KY<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 align_none valign_middle\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-6989 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry us_testimonial_category-main-home\" data-id=\"6989\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"far fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #fffffe;\">It just felt \u201cright&#8221;. This was my new home! I cannot thank SOAR Kentucky (and Latasha, and the MakeMyMove platform) enough! I am excited to settle into my new community here in Morgan county, and begin exploring the beautiful area I\u2019ve chosen as my new home.<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff691a;\">Carlee<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Moved from Ohio to Morgan County, KY<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 align_none valign_middle\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-6988 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry us_testimonial_category-main-home\" data-id=\"6988\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"far fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #fffffe;\">The move went well, we have started to settle in&#8230;met with the neighbor and he brought us some tomatoes and green peppers from his garden. Last night was so peaceful and we sat outside and looked at the stars, we don&#8217;t get to see them so clearly back in Michigan! We brought our fishing boat and can&#8217;t wait to get that in the water!<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff691a;\"><strong>Jenifer<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Moved from Missouri to Floyd County, KY<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 align_none valign_middle\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-6987 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry us_testimonial_category-main-home\" data-id=\"6987\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"far fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #fffffe;\">It was honestly like coming home, without realizing it. We have never felt so accepted in a community before.<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff691a;\"><strong>Katie<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Moved from New York to the Country Music Highway region of Eastern Kentucky<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 align_none valign_middle\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-6986 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry us_testimonial_category-main-home\" data-id=\"6986\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"far fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #fffffe;\">The best part about moving is how friendly the community is. This is definitely a place to raise children and that\u2019s why we moved.<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff691a;\"><strong>Kisha<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Moved from South Carolina to the Country Music Highway region of Eastern Kentucky<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 align_none valign_middle\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-6985 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry us_testimonial_category-main-home\" data-id=\"6985\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"far fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #fffffe;\">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. 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color: #000000;\"><strong>Follow three simple steps to get started!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_14e19a50\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Step 1<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2e2f3e;\">Read the eligibility requirements and apply for the relocation program on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makemymove.com\/get-paid\/eastern-kentucky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make My Move: Eastern Kentucky<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_2ae65f69\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Step 2<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2e2f3e;\">Look for an email and call from <strong>Latasha Friend<\/strong>, Shaping Our Appalachian Region&#8217;s EKY Remote Manager. She&#8217;ll verify all your information, learn about you, and help answer any questions you have about Eastern Kentucky.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_14e19a50\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Step 3<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2e2f3e;\">Get approved, get paid, and get moving! We&#8217;ll connect you with local realtors and community leaders to create a quick and painless transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 us_custom_af6a9b6a icon_atright\" href=\"https:\/\/www.makemymove.com\/get-paid\/eastern-kentucky\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">start your eastern kentucky move<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium color_primary\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-actionbox us_custom_96fbfbe1 color_primary controls_right\"><div class=\"w-actionbox-text\"><div class=\"w-actionbox-description\"><h6>Are you a real estate agent in Eastern Kentucky? 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