Coalfield Development Corporation

Coalfield Development Corporation

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Rebuilding the Appalachian economy from the ground up. This work begins with building trust through tangible action.

Coalfield Development was founded in 2009 in southern West Virginia by West Virginians who believed that meaningful change must come from within. Our journey began in a small apartment in Wayne County, where our founder, Brandon Dennison, established an office to address the social and economic challenges facing Appalachia, starting with affordable housing. From these humble beginnings, Coalfield

Photos from West Edge Factory's post 06/19/2026

Exciting News at our West Edge Factory! Please welcome our new tenant, Landers Hatworks! You can find his products made right here and going to the big screen for shows like "Yellowstone" and others! Please make him welcome

Photos from Healing Appalachia's post 06/11/2026

We’re honored to be a core partner on training folks in this exciting new program with Healing Appalachia!

05/20/2026

Logan and Mingo County friends, spread the word about this exciting paid training that we're offering soon! As tourism continues to grow in the coalfields, let's make sure our folks are trained with the skills and resources to amplify our regional assets through trail building, forest management, construction/safety, and more! Sign up quick, only a few spots open! Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forestry-trail-maintenance-tickets-1989409535474?aff=oddtdtcreator

Photos from Coalfield Development Corporation's post 05/19/2026

Today, Coalfield Development and the WV Community Development Hub co-presented at the State Capital on the importance of tangible economic and workforce development through our ACT Now Coalition with support from lobbyist Tommy Bailey. And while our collective impacts speak for themselves, we are honored to be spokespersons for our communities and workers as we deepen our collaborations with our state partners!

05/18/2026

Appalachians have grown a healthy distrust and skepticism due to a century of broken promises. Today, our people get to shape a National Promise to Work in partnership with the National Skills Coalition, and it all starts with listening to the voices on the ground and understanding the needs and opportunities our communities have! Check out an exciting snapshot of that process here with our CEO Jacob!

General Trade Skills & Storm Damage Cleanup 05/12/2026

We have an exciting paid training coming up in Wayne County this month from May 26-Jun 26, please share with folks that you think could benefit construction, flood repair, safety, and more! Sign up with the link here!

General Trade Skills & Storm Damage Cleanup Participants in this program will receive industry-recognized certifications, hands-on job training, and wraparound service support.

05/11/2026

If you’re in Wayne County, please come by and apply! We’re excited to be so close to getting these units finished and lived in!!

We are hosting an application drive next Wednesday, May 13th on site! Feel free to come by and have the opportunity to fill out an application to live at New Day Apartments.

04/29/2026

Today is our CEO's 34th birthday, and he has a special message to share!

04/24/2026

Come celebrate Earth Month tomorrow by eating Earth’s most peculiar and innately Appalachian delicacy: the ramp!

TOMMORROW!

Come on out and support local! Ramp meals will be served out of The Wild Ramps very own Harvest Kitchen and will feature

🍖Ham cooked with ramp infused oil
🥔Ramp Potatoes
🫘Ramp Pinto Beans
🌱Whole Fried Ramp
🥬Ramp coleslaw
🌽🍞Side of Cornbread

-> Vegetarian meals have extra helpings of beans and also include pasta salad

Meals are $17 per meal. Drink sold seperately (bottled water & soda)

04/22/2026

Get ready for this year's Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference!
Get your tickets for a day full of networking, collaboration, and ideas that can change West Virginia!

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2923 Park Avenue
Huntington, WV
25704