Your regional council of government. We serve as a technical, economic, and planning resource to local towns and counties in our western region.
Officially known as the Southwestern North Carolina Planning and Economic Development Commission, we cover the counties of Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain, the 17 municipalities therein, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Southwestern North Carolina continues to change rapidly, and as the population increases, so does demand on local government to provide the needed services and infrastructure.
The Southwestern Commission remains on the leading edge of this growth, providing expertise in community and economic development, workforce development, and elderly services.
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News and Updates
The Southwestern Commission is pleased to announce a new Revitalization Microgrant Program, funded through the Duke Foundation, that will provide $1,000 to $5,000 grants to small businesses that need assistance…
The Southwestern Rural Planning Organization requests public input on the Draft Local Input Point assignments, reflecting local priorities for potential transportation projects. Our region has 56 projects that have been…
The Southwestern Commission is seeking a resourceful candidate to fill the position of Digital Navigator. This position will offer personalized and small-group support to older adults and other community members…
The Southwestern Commission Region will receive approximately $29mm over an 18-year period to address the region’s opioid crisis. To ensure that these funds are utilized as effectively and efficiently as possible,…
Join us for a 1.5-hour virtual focus group to discuss opioid use, resources, treatment, and prevention in your community. Your experience is a critical part of the opioid needs assessment…
Strong Partnerships and Sustained Efforts Help Region in Times of Uncertainty The news that Pactiv Evergreen Packaging would close its Canton facility after 115 years sent shockwaves throughout western North…