Southwestern Commission
Government AdministrationNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
The Southwestern Commission operates as the regional council of governments for Region A in western North Carolina, coordinating planning and economic development across Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties and the 17 municipalities within them. Based in Sylva, North Carolina, the organization focuses on facilitating collaboration among local governments to address regional needs. As part of the government administration sector, it provides a structured framework for regional initiatives and governance. Its work supports local governments in guiding growth, infrastructure, and workforce development. A recent development is a collaboration with NC Works and the Mountain Area Workforce Board to expand skills training for displaced mill workers as well as employers, reflecting its role in workforce alignment for the region.