On September 25th, the Southwestern Commission hosted the North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure for a two-hour training in our office. In this training, geared toward county and municipal staff, representatives from Division of Water Infrastructure highlighted “North Carolina’s Statewide Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Master Plan: The Road to Viability”. Representatives also highlighted funding opportunities … Read more
Have you seen our October e-newsletter? Be sure to check it out to learn more about what is happening throughout our region, including workshops and other events, current and future funding opportunities, and other updates from staff and regional partners. If you’d like to be added to our e-newsletter list, simply fill out the form … Read more
P5.0 SWRPO Local Input Points Division Needs Category Southwestern Commission’s Rural Planning Organization is seeking public comment on the list of transportation projects that have been selected for potential funding in NCDOT’s 2020-2029 State Transportation Improvement Program. These are the projects that our local governments have prioritized and hope to obtain funding for future construction. … Read more
Senior Celebration is a day set aside to honor older adults in the seven westernmost counties of North Carolina. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Tsali Manor led this effort for 25 years, and this year, agencies that support older adults in each county across the region have joined together to revive the event. It will … Read more
On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, for a one-day summit, “Housing and Economic Development: Bridging the Gap.” This event will feature presentations on the connection between housing and economic development as well as examples of successful housing strategies from around the region. State and federal resource providers will be on hand to discuss potential funding opportunities. … Read more
Our 2017 Annual Report is now available! The Annual Report is full of information about the projects and programs that the Southwestern Commission has been working on in the last year, and it also includes information and ideas about ways that we can work with our partners in the coming year. “This annual report presents … Read more