Coalfield Development Corporation

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

has grown into a transformative force for empowering communities and rebuilding economies across the region. Through workforce training for individuals with barriers to employment, community-led revitalization of abandoned mine lands and real estate, social enterprise development, and nonprofit capacity building, we create pathways to well-paying jobs and strong, vibrant economies. We aim to empower people who have been cast aside to transform places that have been left behind, generating prosperity for our region. Our holistic approach has delivered powerful results... since 2009, we have created 1,000+ jobs, trained 3,800+ individuals, supported 91+ new businesses, revitalized 265,000 square feet of abandoned property, and $175M+ in new investment attracted to the region.

“The people and places that have been left behind are the keys to unlocking the new prosperity ahead – and we’re transforming a century of generational challenges every hour, every day.” - Jacob Hannah, CEO

08/04/2026

For many years, we’ve been perfecting the process of reclaiming former mine lands through holistic permaculture practices. Our Highwall site in Mingo County is a living testament to that process. Now, all of that knowledge and best practices will be mobilized into a new enterprise: “The Wild Country!” Come join Kaleb Hanshaw and attend the next training this month to learn how to homestead, restore land, and more!

"The highest rate of child homelessness in WV," these are the challenges facing Clay County. Meet Donna Salisbury, a rel...
07/29/2026

"The highest rate of child homelessness in WV," these are the challenges facing Clay County. Meet Donna Salisbury, a relentless Solutionist creating real supports for families! Listen to her conversation with our CEO, Jacob now! And apply to become one of our next Solutionists!

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Hear from our Solutionist, Donna, on how she is addressing core hum...

💡Do you have a solution for your community? Want to write your first grant, renovate a building, start a business or non...
07/28/2026

💡Do you have a solution for your community? Want to write your first grant, renovate a building, start a business or nonprofit? Applications are open right now for YOU to become a Solutionist! Hear from other Solutionists on our podcast "Change in the Coalfields" on how this opportunity took them to the next step! Apply now below!

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See you Saturday?
07/28/2026

See you Saturday?

📆 Save the date: September 25th! Always free, always grounded, come join us for our 4th annual Ground Up Gathering at th...
07/27/2026

📆 Save the date: September 25th! Always free, always grounded, come join us for our 4th annual Ground Up Gathering at the West Edge Factory for food, music, and empowerment of our communities! Bring your neighbor.

🎤Another podcast episode dropped; for the very first time, hear firsthand from one of Coalfield's Solutionists: Becky Ho...
07/23/2026

🎤Another podcast episode dropped; for the very first time, hear firsthand from one of Coalfield's Solutionists: Becky Honeycutt! She's building something special from the ground up. If you want to apply to be a Solutionist, the applications are now open! ✅Link to apply in the comments. Come celebrate Becky and her Solutionist cohort at our Ground Up Gathering 9/25/26! Save the date! 📆

Hear for the first time who the Solutionist program supports: folks...

We had a great turnout for our Small Communities, Big Solutions conference! Join us next year!
07/11/2026

We had a great turnout for our Small Communities, Big Solutions conference! Join us next year!

ANNUAL SMALL COMMUNITIES, BIG SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE was held on Wednesday July 8th in Huntington, WV at the West Edge Factory. Lesli Taylor, newly appointed WV Office of Entrepreneurship Coordinator, attended the event and connected with several businesses from across the state. The conference included networking opportunities, expert-led sessions, and interactive discussion centered on workforce development, economic growth, and innovative local solutions. The event was hosted by The Alliance for the Economic Development of Southern West Virginia, The Hub, Coalfield Development, and Generation WV.

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Huntington, WV
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