Coalfield Development SEED Fund

Coalfield Development’s SEED Fund incubates and grow employment-based social enterprise partners in extraction-based rural communities to create opportunities for individuals and people groups facing barriers to employment (including low-income, unemployed, minority, and recovery from Substance Use Disorder)

About

Coalfield Development’s SEED Fund incubates and grow employment-based social enterprise partners in extraction-based rural communities to create opportunities for individuals and people groups facing barriers to employment (including low-income, unemployed, minority, and recovery from Substance Use Disorder). SEED Partners development new, living wage jobs in formerly extraction based rural communities. Additionally, these incubated enterprises focus on creating on-the-job-training, higher education opportunities, and personal development for their employees, creating a positive impact on the broader community and the environment.

SEED Partners must measure value according to a triple-bottom-line and must be strategically connecting to region-wide, sector-shaping efforts toward economic diversification and systems change. Coalfield Development currently invests up to $50k in start-up and early-stage SEED Businesses.  

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Revitalization
  • Economic Development

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Angel Investment Providers
  • Venture Capital Providers

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Workforce Training
  • Employee Development

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Internship Program

Management Issues

  • Human Resources
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Recruiting Assistance

Marketing and Sales

  • Advertising/Brochure Design

Mentoring

  • Formal Mentoring Programs

Networking and Associations

  • Demographically Based
  • Geographically Based

Nonprofit and Social Enterprise

  • Strategic Planning

Space

  • Conference/Meeting and Event Space
  • Coworking
  • Office Space
  • Retail Space

Operations and Logistics

  • Freight and Distribution

Product Development

  • Product Design and Development

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • State Business Issues
  • Small Business Policy

Regulatory Compliance

  • Environmental Compliance

Training

  • Trade Education and Training
  • Health and Safety Training

Accelerators and Incubators

  • Incubator

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Small Batch Manufacturing
Primary Contact
Chris Yura
Address
P.O Box 1133
Wayne, WV 25570