SIGN IN About ACC Events & Programs News & Publications Issues & Advocacy Members Tomorrow's Leadership Council Share | Tomorrow’s Leadership Council Preparing Future Coal Industry Leaders Today The ACC’s Tomorrow’s Leadership Council (TLC) is designed to advance and vest executive talent in the coal industry. The Council provides a meaningful opportunity for up-and-coming executives to enhance their industry knowledge and networks through projects and activities that advance industry-wide objectives as well as professional development goals. The TLC program launched in 2009 and has had participation by more than 160 executives from the following companies throughout the coal supply chain: ADA-ES AEP Cook Coal Terminal AEP River Operations AKJ Industries, Inc. Alliance Coal, LLC Alliance Resource Partners LP Alpha Capital Corp Alpha Natural Resources Ameren American Commercial Barge Line American Electric Power Arch Coal Arizona Public Service Baker Donelson Black & Veatch BNSF Railway CoalTech, Inc. Cloud Peak Energy Crown Products & Services CSX Doyle Trading Consultants Duke Energy Corporation Dynegy Enserco Energy E.ON U.S. FIS Fisher Mining Fuel Tech Foundation Energy Sales Global Coal Sales Group Jesse Creek Mining, LLC IHS Markit Ingram Barge Company Koch Industries Komatsu Lakeland Electric Lighthouse Resources Inc. LG&E and KU Energy Martin Engineering Mercuria Energy Trading Minnesota Power Noble Americas Corp. Norfolk Southern NRG Energy Patriot Coal Platte River Power Authority Peabody Energy Rhino Energy Rosebud Mining Company Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. SCH Services, LLC SGS Mineral Services Southern Company Taggart Global Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc. Union Pacific Railroad United Bulk Terminals Vistra Energy We Energies Westmoreland Coal Westar Energy White Energy Coal Xcel Energy, Inc. What is Unique About the TLC? The TLC is specific to the coal industry ~ the community of participants and their activities focus exclusively on coal. The program is intended to compliment other corporate leadership development programs that are designed to advance more general business skills. What Activities/Events Are Planned for TLC Participants? TLC participants receive complimentary in-person or virtual registrations to each of the two annual strategic industry issues conferences hosted by the American Coal Council ~ the Spring Coal Forum (March 9-11, 2021/Clearwater, FL) and the Coal Market Strategies Conference (August 9-11, 2021/Sonoma, CA). See: http://www.americancoalcouncil.org/events/event_list.asp for information on all ACC events. These events are attended by senior level executives from the coal supply, consumption, transportation, trading, consulting, and supply services industries. Each ACC event provides the latest information on critical issues impacting the various sectors of the coal supply chain. At the Spring Coal Forum and Coal Market Strategies conferences, TLC participants attend a professional development seminar conducted by an expert presenter. Seminars are designed to advance professional skills and focus on a variety of areas including coal-focused communications, management, and leadership. A dinner for TLC participants is held in conjunction with the Spring Coal Forum and Coal Market Strategies conferences for TLC. This dinner provides TLC members with an opportunity to network with industry peers and senior level executives who are invited to share their expertise and perspectives on the future of the industry with TLC attendees. Who Should Participate in the TLC, and What is the Cost? Entry-level staff and mid-level executives from the coal supply, consumption, transportation, and trading industries, as well as those working in companies that support these business sectors. We have had a wide range of program participants, from those early in their careers to those who became involved with coal later in their career path. The TLC program is open to all coal-related companies and organizations, with a discount for ACC member company participants. The program cost is $1,750 for ACC members and $2,250 for non-members. ACC reserves the right to limit the number of annual program participants in order to offer the best possible TLC experience. What Other Engagement is Planned for TLC Participants? The virtual TLC community meets electronically and via conference call to work on a project of industry-wide relevance. Project topics are evaluated and determined by TLC participants and ACC staff. Examples of past projects include: · Changing the Narrative and Moving Beyond Our Challenges: Coal as a means of development and human betterment – How we address environmental issues associated with using coal – The economic value of coal – Regulatory and environmental action against coal. · Coal Communications Kit: Development of a hands-on tool for anyone related to the coal sector to use in conveying key messages about the value and benefits of coal to build bridges and counter misinformation, in either personal or professional settings. · Creating Coal Advocates: Participants prepared for and engaged in ‘everyday advocacy’ at the local level through presentations to community groups, schools or universities, writing letters to the editor, and other means to expand coal sector outreach. · Enhancing Coal’s Social Media Effectiveness: Social media is a go-to source for news and information. The coal sector’s use of social media is compared and contrasted with other groups to consider ways to enhance the use of this medium to build on coal engagement. · Renewables Development and Implications for Coal: The growth of renewables has been facilitated by electricity and environmental policy and regulatory initiatives. Government subsidies, tax incentives, and mandates spur renewables development and that impacts other generating sources, power prices, and more. This project assessed key factors around development and use of renewables and examined how to level the playing field for coal. How is the TLC Structured? The TLC is organized as an annual, calendar-year program beginning in January and concluding in December. This one-year commitment is recommended to best benefit from the program offerings and opportunities. What are the Outcomes & Benefits of Participation in the TLC? ~ For Individual Participants For a $1,750 - $2,250 investment, TLC participants receive complimentary in-person or virtual conference registrations, professional development seminars, and networking opportunities, plus the incalculable benefits associated with, Enhanced relationships with peers, including engaging with others from throughout the coal supply chain that participants may not otherwise have the opportunity to meet or interact with. Development of business skills in project management, communications, research and public speaking. Enhanced knowledge of important industry issues ~ including those impacting the many, varied sectors of the coal industry (supply, consumption, transportation, and services). ~ For Corporate Sponsors For a $1,750 - $2,250 investment in your rising executive's future, complimentary in-person or virtual conference registrations, professional development training and networking opportunities for TLC participants. A public demonstration of your commitment to foster and vest executive talent in your company. Reports and other resources useful to increasing knowledge of the coal industry. Products that can be used to advance individual company interests ~ such as articles and case studies on exemplary corporate projects, activities and services. Sign In Remember Me Forgot your password? Haven't registered yet? 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