Coalfield Development hosted the WRAPS Pitch Contest at the Small Communities Big Solutions Conference, where passionate entrepreneurs shared their innovative visions for Appalachia’s future. Watch the video for the full pitch contest.
Our second annual Ground Up Gathering allowed us to celebrate our work, the work of our WRAPS (Workforce Readiness and Professional Success) partners replicating our workforce development model, and our collective impact on Appalachian communities and people, who are unlocking their potential, power, and purpose through equitable employment opportunities.
Revitalize Appalachia, a social enterprise of Coalfield Development, functions as a real estate developer and general contractor, partnering with communities to lead construction projects that provide paid, full-time on-the-job training, along with personal and academic development, to empower local individuals and create renewed assets for communities.
CEO Jacob Hannah talks about the ReUse Corridor, an initiative co-led by Coalfield Development that takes materials normally landfill-destined, repurposes them, and gives them new life – all while making a positive impact on the local region.
One of Coalfield Development’s strategic partners, Ashoka, invited our Executive President, Brandon Dennison, to discuss rebuilding the economy and a growing “entrepreneurial movement
Our 10 Year Anniversary Celebration was an incredible opportunity to feature many of our talented team members with a behind-the-scenes look at our journey, including: live musical performances, interviews, and much more.