Coalfield Strategies

Southwest Virginia has a legacy of driving energy production. Great to dive into the energy sector with @WillHPayne with @CoalfieldLLC as he shared examples of how community involvement and collaboration can increase economic opportunities in rural areas. #VRLI #InvestSWVA

After 1 year, 1,895 holes dug and a lot of rain, we have a 99% survival rate for our @squabblestate 🍎 orchard with young trees in full bloom: Winesap, Hewes Crab, Arkansas Black, Golden Russett, Gold Rush and Golden Delicious

Thanks ⁦@delterrykilgore⁩ for recognizing ⁦@paymerang⁩’s CEO Nasser Chanda from the House gallery. We remain proud of the company’s commitment and job growth in Southwest Virginia in the ⁦@lenowisco⁩ area. linkedin.com/posts/paymeran…

Biggest turnout ever for the Southwest Va legislative reception. Appreciate @InvestSWVA’s fellow co-hosts, our legislative delegation and all 3 statewide leaders for coming together to celebrate economic development wins & plans for the future. Best part as usual was @MissionBBQ!

In a region where coal once dominated, the @energyDELTAlab will be a proving ground for clean energy advancements. Discover how the lab is deploying innovative & clean energy technologies while diversifying the region’s economy: hubs.ly/Q02fHmgW0 @WiseEconIndDev @VAeRegion

This issue of Virginia Economic Review details Virginia’s extensive history serving energy-intensive industries and the Commonwealth’s efforts to transform its energy production to meet the needs of the industries of the future. Read the issue: hubs.ly/Q02fBxjV0

VEDP spoke with @WillHPayne of @CoalfieldLLC, about how Southwest Virginia is shifting its priorities toward reliable & affordable clean energy & the benefits the region offers to energy companies: vedp.org/news/betting-e… @VAeRegion @InvestSWVA @energyDELTAlab @WiseEconIndDev

Check out @VEDPVirginia's latest issue of Virginia Economic Review to learn more about our @energydeltalab portfolio of clean energy projects on reclaimed coal mine properties throughout Southwest Virginia. vedp.org/virginia-econo… @InvestSWVA @swvaenergy

Great interview w/ @WillHPayne in the current @VEDPVirginia magazine on the future of VA energy production in #SWVA. @CoalfieldLLC @InvestSWVA

Back recently from Wyoming learning about their efforts to attract new industries to energy communities, much like our success in Southwest Virginia has resulted in 789 new jobs over the last 4 years. Grateful to a team pulling double duty to advance a new vision for the region.

Closing out a few days in Wyoming with coal community economic developers from around the country. No elk or bear in plain sight today on the trail.

View into the belly of @PacifiCorp’s Naughton, WY coal fired plant slated to convert to natural gas in two years and down the road @TerraPower’s advanced nuclear facility.

$2.1 trillion – that’s how much #datacenters contributed to U.S. GDP over 5 years from 2017-2021. Download the full study from @DCC_org for more on the industry’s economic impacts: bit.ly/48cdWOG #centerofyourdigitalworld

Check out why @LENOWISCO's Duane Miller and I believe Southwest Virginia will lead the Commonwealth's clean energy revolution, thanks to leadership from @DominionEnergy and private sector partners @energyDELTAlab and @InvestSWVA among others. cardinalnews.org/2023/09/09/vir…

Norton grain terminal project set to seek bids this month - Cardinal News ⁦@LP_RIFA⁩ cardinalnews.org/2023/09/08/nor…

Opinion: There is no reason Southwest Virginia can’t become the energy innovation capital of the commonwealth or even the country and be the leader in nuclear, wind and solar. @WillHPayne and Duane Miller make their case: cardinalnews.org/2023/09/09/vir…

From tipple to tippling: AMLER grant helps move brewing grains shipping point project | Business | timesnews.net ⁦@LP_RIFA⁩ ⁦@InvestSWVA⁩ timesnews.net/business/from-…

This @VirginiaBiz #Virginia500 recognition in economic development for our team is a credit to many who have delivered results for Southwest Virginia. virginiabusiness.com/article/virgin…

Stellar hospitality from @williamandmary with our Southwest Virginia leaders in Williamsburg for the @SEDCouncil — we had a unique experience with @InvestSWVA’s dinner in the Great Hall and a private tour of the historic Wren Building #SEDC2023

.@GovernorVA @GlennYoungkin joined us to sign into law bills going into effect on July 1 strengthening Southwest Virginia's competitiveness as a driver of innovative + clean energy technologies. Check out the video also featuring our legislative delegation vimeo.com/820658217/31a5…