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Be Part of the Solution

Join us at this year's Ground Up Gathering to take an active role in developing real solutions to the challenges our communities face.

Date: Friday, September 26 | Time: 2–6 PM | Location: West Edge Factory, Huntington, WV

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Be Part of the Solution.

Ground Up Gathering 2025

This year, we’re not only celebrating solutions emerging across Appalachia—we’re also inviting YOU to help shape those solutions. Whether you’re a community member with ideas, a nonprofit or small business ready to strengthen your skills, or an agency staff member looking to collaborate, your voice matters here.

What to expect at this free event:

Solution Labs – Talk challenges, map assets, and brainstorm bold ideas for our region
Expo – Discover local solutions already making a difference
Matchmaking – Connect with people who can help bring your idea to life
Interactive Trainings – Learn how Coalfield’s big ideas became real solutions in workforce, construction, energy, food systems, and more
Food + Fun – Farm-to-table eats from The Wild Ramp, shop local goods, and enjoy live music from Hoot & Holler

Can’t join until after work? No problem—trainings, shopping, and music all continue after 5PM.

Have a solution? Bring it.
Looking for one? Let’s build it together.

Highlights from Last Year’s Ground Up Gathering

Be The Change You Want To See.

People Trained in
New Economic Sectors!

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New Businesses
Supported and Grown!

New Jobs Have
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in New Investment
Attracted to the Region!

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SQ FT of Formerly Abandoned
Property Revitalized!

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The total cost of the Growing Renewed Opportunities for Workers in Appalachia (G.R.O.W Appalachia) program is $5M, and includes Workforce Readiness and Professional Success (WRAPS), Mountain Mindful, Refresh Appalachia, and Revitalize Appalachia programming. $1.5M (30%) is funded through the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Grant, and the remaining $3.5M (70%) of the program is funded by allowable federal and non-federal funding.

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