
SMALL COMMUNITIES, BIG SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE
Each year, the Alliance for Economic Development of Southern West Virginia, the West Virginia Community Development Hub and Coalfield Development team up to shine a spotlight on West Virginia,
by hosting the Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference. This event showcases all the successes and highlights what is working across the state. Each year a mix of community leaders, educators, businesses and public officials
come together to network, share ideas and learn what is working well in our state. With a sold-out crowd each year and overwhelmingly positive feedback from our attendees,
we are excited to celebrate the fifth-year anniversary of the Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference back in-person! Learn more about SCBS here.
CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Sara Payne Scarbro, AVP for External Engagement, MURC & Operations Council Chair, The Alliance for the Economic Development of Southern WV
Brittany Bruce, Projects Coordinator, MURC & Logistics Coordinator, The Alliance for the Economic Development of Southern WV
Brandon Dennison, Founder & CEO, Coalfield Development
Stephanie Tyree, Executive Director, West Virginia Community Development HUB
Gail Carter, Vice President of University Development, University of Charleston
Carol Howerton, Senior Strategic Advisor for Workforce Development, RCBI
Dr. Michelle Taylor, Associate Professor, Bluefield State College
Dr. Drema Hill, V.P. for Community Engagement and Development, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Terri Baker, Grants Project Manager, Center for Rural and Community Health, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Kelli Johnson, Associate Dean, University Libraries, Marshall University
Susie Mullens, Coordinator, West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network
Tiffany Ellis-Williams, Director of Workforce & Economic Development, WV Council for Community & Technical College Education
Brian Sampson, Director of Facilities and Campus Safety, New River Community and Technical College