Coalfield Development Corporation

Coalfield Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to inspiring courage, activating creativity, and cultivating communities of opportunity in Central Appalachia. This mission is carried out through three core capabilities: employment-based social enterprise, community-based revitalization, and development for people facing barriers to employment.

The first of these capabilities is the incubation and investing in employment-based social enterprises. Coalfield Development Corporation owns and operates a family of enterprises designed to diversify the regional economy and reduce dependency on coal. These enterprises prioritize the well-being of their employees, with success measured according to a triple bottom line: people, planet, profit. The success of these enterprises enables the organization to create hundreds of jobs, become less grant-dependent, and more financially sustainable. The communities served by Coalfield Development Corporation are severely economically distressed due to over-reliance on the coal industry. Creating new businesses is therefore critical to realizing the organization's vision, providing trainees and graduates with opportunities to put their new training and credentials to use.

Coalfield Development Corporation's second capability is facilitating professional, personal, and academic development for people facing barriers to employment. Through this capability, the organization equips individuals with the skills and resources needed to secure employment and build better lives for themselves and their communities. By focusing on the personal and academic development of employees, Coalfield Development Corporation not only empowers individuals but also contributes to the overall revitalization of the communities it serves.