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Western Piedmont Council of Governments

www.wpcog.org

 
The WPCOG is a regional planning, economic development and service organization which serves 28 local governments in a four-county area of western North Carolina. Members include Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties and the 24 cities and towns within those counties. Since 1968, WPCOG has provided planning services, project administration and technical assistance to its member governments and the region as a whole. Its professional staff of 50 persons is headquartered in Long View, North Carolina.
  • Number of Employees: 25-100
  • Annual Revenue: $1-10 Million
  • www.wpcog.org
  • 1880 2nd Avenue NW
    Hickory, NC USA 28601
  • Phone: 828.322.9191

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