Now Hiring – Long-Term Care Ombudsman
The Southwestern Commission, located in Sylva, NC, serving a 7-county region, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Long-Term Care Ombudsman in our Area Agency on Aging…
Welcome to the Southwestern Commission
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 land use planning, economic and workforce development, and elderly services. Our work, and your love of this region, ensure that regional growth occurs in a healthy and sustainable manner that benefits us all.
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News and Updates
Now Hiring- Senior Project Manager
The Southwestern Commission, located in Sylva, NC, serving a 7-county region, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Senior Project Manager in our Community and Economic Development…
“WNC Food Route” Released
A new tool has been released that will allow users to identify local food businesses, farms, and markets as well as food pantries and community eating sites. FoodRoute: Region A…
Covid-19 Impacts Region A Long-Term Care Facilities
Written by Larry Alan Reeves, Regional Ombudsman Covid-19 has had a major impact on the LTC facilities in Region A in several ways. First the residents of the facilities have had…
Do you travel in Macon County?
MaconMoves2.metroquest.com Please give us your opinion on which transportation projects should be included in Macon County’s long-range transportation plan. The survey will be open until September 10, 2020. For more…
New US Economic Development Administration Resources Available
The US Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced several new resources available. Thanks to Hillary Sherman with the US EDA for providing the information about these resources as well as…