OUR HISTORY The Logan Coal Vendors Association was formed in 1994, at a time when the coal industry of southern West Virginia was under threat from environmental extremists, activist lawyers and an unfriendly federal bureacracy. The result was the closure of several mining operations, taking with them thousands of jobs, the halting of other planned operations and widespread uncertainty in the industry regarding future permits for mining. |
The people of southern West Virginia depend on the coal industry for jobs and business opportunities. We have also developed partnerships with coal companies that has led to the development of former mine lands for use as attractive sites for new industries, recreation sites and locations for housing.
The Logan Coal Vendors are a group of companies and organizations that serve the coal industry. We are rapidly growing to become one of the leading trade associations in southern West Virginia.
Today, we have more than 100 member companies, representing literally thousands of employees and their family members. Our membership includes businesses located throughout the state and region. We maintain an active effort to raise public awareness of the realities of modern coal mining and the realities of its role in the economy of the West Virginia.