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
Southwestern Commission Regional Council of Governments is seeking proposals for audit services from qualified independent auditors with sufficient governmental accounting and auditing experience. Request for proposal packages can be downloaded…
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…
The Southwestern Commission is hiring for the position of Finance Officer. The position is open until filled. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. Cover letter and resume should be…
The Southwestern Commission has undergone an effort to collect and map all wireless internet hotspot locations throughout the region that are currently free to the public. Please use this interactive…
The Southwestern Commission, in partnership with NCDOT, requests letters of interest from pre-qualified consulting firms to conduct an Economic Analysis of a Potential Freight Rail Transload Facility in Southwestern NC….
During the coming weeks and months, the Southwestern Commission will be working to ensure that our communities have access to the most up-to-date information on the response to COVID-19 from…
