Southeast Kentucky Chamber Assists with Ribbon Cutting for Coal City Coffee in Whitesburg

PIKEVILLE, KY (October 1, 2024)— The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Pine Mountain Partnership, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 21, 2024, to celebrate the grand opening of Coal City Coffee's second location. The new coffee shop is the latest effort by SmileFaith to expand its support for free dental clinics throughout the region.

This marks Coal City Coffee’s second location, with the first being inside SmileFaith in Jenkins, KY. SmileFaith, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of local residents, started Coal City Coffee as a fundraising initiative; for every item the shop sells, a portion of the money is donated to the Smile Faith Foundation, to bring free dental care to those who are underinsured.

The grand opening event featured live music, refreshments, and Coal City Coffee's signature brews. Local media outlet WYMT was on-site to cover the festivities which were attended by community members, elected officials, and business leaders to celebrate this exciting new venture.

"We are thrilled to see Coal City Coffee expand its reach with this second location," said Jordan Gibson, President and CEO of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. "Not only does this business offer excellent coffee, but it also directly benefits the health of our community by funding SmileFaith’s free dental clinics. It’s a wonderful example of the kind of socially responsible business we are proud to support."

The Southeast Kentucky Chamber and Pine Mountain Partnership are excited to support Coal City Coffee as it continues to grow and make a positive impact in the region.

The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is located at 178 College Street in Pikeville and serves more than 500 businesses in eight Eastern Kentucky Counties: Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike. The Chamber’s mission is to serve the businesses of Southeastern Kentucky through a commitment to networking, advocacy, education, and collaboration as we partner together to enhance the business climate in our region.

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