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Our team has pulled together to transform this location into a community hub for artisans and creative businesses. West Edge Factory by Coalfield Development has 14,000 sq. ft. of community meeting space, a theater, a solar installation learning center and practice roof, an agricultural aggregation and distribution facility, and ample tenant space available.

Visit the place where cool stuff happens every day!

Things have been made in the 96,000 square feet of West Edge for over 100 years and Coalfield Development is continuing that tradition. Our wood shop and apparel print shop produce goods in ways the original builders wouldn’t have imagined, but they would easily recognize the work taking place in our 2 high-tunnel greenhouses. Your tour will include seeing the plans for the long anticipated Black Box Theater, the Artist Studios, and the event-ready venue space. Coalfield is honored to share with you our commitment to the tradition of “making” along with the creativity and ingenuity of the people of Appalachia.

T-shirts being printed on recycled material

MOUNTAIN MINDFUL

urban agriculture that makes shopping for locally grown food possible

REFRESH APPALACHIA

reserve your space for your event today

furniture being built from reclaimed wood

MOUNTAIN MINDFUL

space where artists come to create

TURRET GALLERY & ARTIST STUDIOS

black box theater coming 2023

BLACK BOX THEATER

upcoming events

We model enterprise development and skills to encourage local business growth.

With 14,000 sq. ft. of workable space and a special event area that can accommodate nearly 1,000 guests, West Edge Factory is a prime location. If you are interested in reserving space for your upcoming event, feel free to contact us today!

Upcoming events

Construction Training

Coalfield Development’s construction enterprise, Revitalize Appalachia, is pleased to offer this FREE paid on-the-job training opportunity for anyone looking to upskill their current occupation or to reskill for a new

FREE HAZWOPER 40, OSHA10, and First Aid/ AED/ CPR

Get certified in HAZWOPER 40, OSHA 10, and First Aid/CPR/AED for FREE!! Leverage these certifications to advance your career goals today! Directions: Enter Main Gate of Bluefield State University on Route

Solar Training

Gain valuable on-the-job training skills, as well as industry-recognized certifications, to jumpstart a new career path today!

Solar Training

Sept. 5 – Sept. 29th Mon. – Fri. 8:00-4:30pm Earn a $2,000 stipend for a 4 week program to learn ins-and-outs of the solar industry! When completed each participant will

Screen Printing Workshop

Learn the art of screen printing at Mountain Mindful’s community training event! This hands-on experience will give you a chance to learn about the screen printing process.

WORK! What’s It Good for? A writing workshop exploring our jobs and work.

October 27, 2022

In this workshop we’ll write about our jobs, from the first ones to the current ones.

Said Owner, Said Lots Printmaking Exhibition by Sarah McDermott

Multiple Dates

Said Owners, Said Lots is an exhibition of printmaking as a historical practice. Artist Sarah McDermott creates layered screenprints and collagraphs by visually employing documents and objects that surrounded the signing of restrictive housing covenants in working-class 1920s Huntington.

Partners & Tenants

We have some amazing people making a difference in our local community and across Appalachia. Learn more about some of our partners and tenants at West Edge:

Mountain Mindful offers environmentally responsible home decor, apparel, and self care products.

Revitalize Appalachia develops the green-collar workforce through on-the-job training in modern construction techniques.

Solar Holler, a SEED partner of Coalfield Development, is a full service solar developer and installer making solar energy a more viable option for our region.

Our impact on the environment.

Plan your next event at Front 14

Our venue is in high demand! Complete an application today to secure your event.

Contact West Edge for complete details and restrictions.

304-429-8057

or 304-501-4755 ext.302

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We focus on business growth in Appalachia. Our business incubator initiative is designed to help new and startup companies develop their niche by providing services, such as management training and office space. To learn more, contact us today!

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