July 9, 2024 - “We are expecting heavy registration activity during the next four weeks and we urge that all those interested in attending get their registrations completed to avoid being disappointed,” said Jeff Disibbio, President & CEO of the Chamber. “Our Symposium Chair, Bill Reid, has brought together a very distinguished group of industry decision makers to address the current issues in the coal industry and “dig” into the challenges and opportunities of coal so we can all see what the future of the industry looks like.”  

Jeff Disibbio  

Bill Reid

The Symposium not only offers a very fine technical program but for golfers tee-times have been arranged on Monday, August 12 at Fincastle Country Club. There will be gourmet quality food served at the two dinners and one lunch, and the finest live entertainment on both evenings. There are a number of exhibitors displaying their latest products and services. Online registration is available at www.CoalZoom.com.  

The block of hotel rooms in Princeton, WV may be seen at www.CoalZoom.com. These special rates are only available till July 19 so registrations should be made without delay! 

Chuck Mathena Center 

The Bluefield Coal Symposium has the theme Using U.S. Coal for a Better America. This national event is jointly presented by the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias and CoalZoom.com. The symposium is being held on August 12- 14, 2024 at the Chuck Mathena Center, 1298 Stafford Drive, Princeton, WV. which is a beautiful 930-seat theater with state-of-the-art audio and visual capabilities as well as stunning architecture. The outstanding list of speakers includes:

·         Four coal operator CEOs

·         Heads of two government agencies

·         Six coal association leaders

·         Ten industry experts

The Symposium includes golf on Monday, August 12, and superb entertainment with special live performances by Twitty and Lynn: A Salute to Conway & Loretta as well as an appearance of Exile, who will perform many of their hit records.  

Twitty and Lynn

Exile

To register visit www.CoalZoom.com. Hotel accommodation may also be seen. For questions phone the Chamber of Commerce at 304-327-7184. Bill Reid may be reached at billreidcoal@gmail.com.