Blog Posts and Articles

Our Blog is a reflection of the endeavors of Coalfield Development, its social enterprises and the passion of our people through courage, creativity and community to rebuild the Appalachian economy from the ground up.

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Coalfield Development Selects Jacob Hannah as New CEO

Huntington, WV, –Last week, Coalfield Development Corporation’s Board of Directors unanimously approved Jacob Hannah, current Chief Conservation Officer, to be the next Chief Executive Officer of the West Virginia-based nonprofit. Hannah will assume the position effective January 1, 2024.

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We are launching a new podcast!

We have some exciting news to share with you! After years of inspiring conversations and powerful stories on our podcast, “Change in the Coalfields,” we are embarking on a brand-new journey with our upcoming podcast, “Coalfields Reimagined.”

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Brandon’s Labor Day Remarks in Matewan

I want to share my thoughts and reflections on Labor Day. I think it’s a very important and special day. It’s meant to be a long weekend of rest and spending time with family, but I think it’s important to stop and reflect on all the workers who have given us the communities we have and the lives that we have lived.

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