Economic Development

   Technical Assistance is provided to local governments in developing concepts for economic development. Grant applications for funding from the Economic Development Administration, Farmers Home Administration, CDBG, and the Appalachian Regional Commission are prepared on behalf of member governments. Additionally, the Council sponsors the High Country Certified Development Corporation which assists small businesses in the region in applying for certain US Small Business Administration loans.

Click here for 2007 High Country COG Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (PDF .5mb)