Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference 2026

SCBS will be hosted this year in Huntington, WV at the West Edge Factory.
About this Event

The Alliance for the Economic Development of Southern West Virginia, The Hub, Coalfield Development, and Generation WV are excited to announce this years Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference in Huntington, West Virginia on July 8th! Attendees can expect a mix of networking opportunities, expert-led sessions, and interactive discussions centered on workforce development, economic growth, and innovative local solutions.

Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Opening Remarks & Welcome
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
State and Federal Updates
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Fireside Chat
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Breakout Sessions: Placemaking, Rural Business, and Childcare
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch & Sponsor Recognition
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Breakout Sessions: Grant Writing, Community-Led Revitalization, and Recovery
🕑: 01:15 AM - 02:00 PM
AI Session
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Break
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Higher Education Panel
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Student Focused Session
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Celebration of Success/ Power of Performance Awards
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks