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July 30, 2024 - With less than two weeks to go till the exciting Bluefield Coal Symposium it is not too late to register. On line registration is available at www.CoalZoom.com. Up to 10 PDHs can be earned!

“One of the highlights of the Symposium is the Coal Discussion Panel,” said Bill Reid, Symposium Chair and Managing Editor of CoalZoom.com. “We have assembled a very distinguished panel moderated by David Kanagy, Executive Director & CEO, Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, Inc. The panel comprises: 

     Michelle Bloodworth, President & CEO, Americas Power
     Jimmy Brock, Chairman & CEO, CONSOL Energy
     Chris Hamilton, President & CEO, West Virginia Coal Association
     Michelle Manook, Chief Executive, FutureCoal (formerly World Coal Association)
     Ernie Thrasher, CEO, XCoal Energy Resources

 

Michelle Bloodworth

 

 

Jimmy Brock

 

Chris Hamilton

 

Michelle Manook

 

 

Ernie Thrasher

“These eminent decision makers will “dig” into the current issues in the coal industry and examine the challenges and opportunities of coal, so we can all see how the future of our great industry affects us,” added Reid.                                         

The Bluefield Coal Symposium has the theme Using U.S. Coal for a Better America and is a national event 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. Golf is arranged on Monday, August 13.

The Symposium includes 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.  

For registration information, visit www.CoalZoom.com or phone the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias at 304-327-7184 or email debbie@coctwovirginias.com. Bill Reid may be reached at billreidcoal@gmail.com.