ARPA Reporting Deadline Approaching
An important reporting deadline is approaching regarding the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund program. The Project and Expenditure Report is due April 30,…
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 – Project Manager
The Southwestern Commission is the regional Council of Government that serves the seven counties of North Carolina. The Commission is seeking a resourceful, community-minded individual to fill the position of…
New Grants Make Public Internet Access Available for Many Across the Region
It’s no secret that broadband connectivity is a challenge in western North Carolina, directly affecting the education system. But the Southwestern Commission is working with our regional partners to alleviate…
Student Connect Grant Benefits Clay County Students and Residents
Forty students in the Clay County school system are sporting new Chromebooks to assist with their academic growth, thanks to a grant from the Southwestern Commission. The $55,000 grant also…
Graham County Students Receive Upgraded Equipment
Eighty Graham County students are sporting new Chromebooks to assist in their academic growth, thanks to a grant from the Southwestern Commission. The $30,000 Graham County award was one of…
Swain County Residents Have New Hotspot
Swain County residents can now find a new hotspot to connect to at the Swain County Recreational Park, thanks to a grant from the Southwestern Commission. Leonard Winchester, a member…