Last month, Southwestern Commission employees held two different sessions of our “Council of Government Orientation,” where we presented information on our organization, including programs and services that our different departments can offer our local governments. Thank you to all who were able to attend either in Sylva or in Marble! If you were unable to … Read more
Have you seen our February e-newsletter? It is full of information about what is happening throughout our region, including workshops and other events, current and future funding opportunities, and updates from staff and regional partners. If you’d like to be added to our e-newsletter list, simply fill out the form on our Home page.
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
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. Selection is based on a combination of quantitative … Read more
The Southwestern Commission, located in Sylva, NC, serving a 7-county region, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Workforce Development Director. A complete job description and advertisement can be found below. Workforce Development Director Job Description Workforce Development Director Advertisement