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The Ohio Coal Association is a trade association dedicated to representing Ohio’s coal industry. As a united front, the Association is committed to advancing the development and utilization of Ohio coal as an abundant, economic and environmentally sound energy source.

Ohio Coal Association Annual Meeting Scheduled For August 12th

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the Ohio Coal Association's Annual Meeting on August 12th at the Athletic Club of Columbus. On August 12th we will host a series of speakers followed by our Annual Luncheon and presentation of this year’s Reclamation Awards. In attendance at this event will be many of Ohio’s coal operators, suppliers and consultants to the mining industry, representatives from allied industries and state legislators. This provides you an excellent opportunity to meet with these individuals and to discuss with them issues related to the coal industry, how it impacts Ohio’s economy and its role in a balanced energy policy.

Annual Meeting Events:

Thursday August 12th

8:30-9:30 a.m. Associate Board Meeting

9:30-10:00 a.m. General Business Session

10:00-10:30 a.m. Rob Portman, Candidate for US Senate

10:30-11:00 a.m.Lee Fisher, Candidate for US Senate (Invited)

11:00-11:30 a.m. John Kasich, Candidate for Governor

11:30-12:00 a.m. Governor Strickland

12:00-1:00 p.m. Awards Luncheon, Sponsored by Ohio CAT and Hilltop Energy with a Keynote Address by former Virginia Governor and Chairman of the American Energy Freedom Center George Allen

1:30---- Board Reorganization Meeting and Monthly Board Meeting held at Oxford Resources Offices located at the Huntington Building Downtown Columbus

Coal Industry in the Media

See Ohio Coal Association President Mike Carey in the media:

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News & Headlines

OH: Candidates love spinning Ohio tax statistics Gov. Ted Strickland was just trying to score points when he said it was "appalling" that Auditor Mary Taylor, John Kasich's running mate, volunteered that, as a private accountant, she counseled people to move to Florida to avoid getting hit with Ohio's income and estate taxes.

OH: Fisher has much bigger problem than money Don't bad-mouth Lee Fisher's chances in November because you've been reading that he doesn't have any money.

OH: Former state Rep. Netzley dies at 87 Former state Rep. Robert E. Netzley of Laura, whose 40 years in the Ohio House was the longest tenure of any member in history, died Wednesday, July 28. He was 87.

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