Becca Scott On March 13, 2020, visits by the general public to long-term care (LTC) facilities were restricted by Executive Order from Gov. Cooper due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While essential medical personnel, facility staff members, and appropriate vendors continued to have access to LTC facilities, all others were forbidden. This resulted in the residents being unable … Read more
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 is a collaborative project with Empowering Mountain Food Systems, the Southwestern Commission, and The Rivendell Farms of the Carolinas, spearheaded by Southwestern Commission intern Anne … Read more
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 (and continue to have) limited personal contact with family members and resident representatives. Personal visits with skilled nursing home residents is not permitted through Executive … Read more
See below Southwestern Commission FY 20-21 Budget to be approved during the regularly scheduled board meeting. Email comments to [email protected] before 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Budget Ordinance FY20-21
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 below: Southwestern Commission Audit Request for Proposals 2020 Acknowledgment of intent for proposal must be received by the Southwestern Commission by Friday, June 5, 2020. … Read more
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 several other relevant resources below: EDA announces availability of funding to support communities impacted by Coronavirus Pandemic The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) released an … Read more
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 emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Executive Director Southwestern Commission 125 Bonnie Lane Sylva NC 28779 See the full job description for this position.
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 map to access the address and other pertinent information for each location. Click to view the interactive map.
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 the local, state, and federal government, non-profits, and foundations. This will be a difficult time for everyone, and our communities will suffer from the negative … Read more
On Friday, October 25, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, we will be hosting a Regional Broadband Summit for stakeholders across the region. Please join us to hear from our regional and state partners who are working toward improving broadband access in the seven western counties of NC. Experts in the field will be on hand to … Read more