SA West Competitors

Wild & Wonderful West Virginia is a U.S. state located in the Appalachian region of the Southern United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the north, and Maryland to the northeast. West Virginia is the 41st largest by area and the 38th most populous of the 50 United States. The capital and largest city is Charleston.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions.

Our organization serves 10 counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania. We keep the region connected and moving forward by helping to plan for its future. As the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Local Development District (LDD), and Economic Development District (EDD) for Southwestern Pennsylvania, we serve Allegheny (including the City of Pittsburgh), Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. We work with government agencies at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as non-profit organizations and community groups. We develop the region's Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), which support coordinated transportation efforts amongst the 10 county region. Additionally, we partner with organizations to deliver coordinated economic development services including loan programs, government procurement assistance and export assistance for companies looking to expand their business.