The WPCOG is a regional planning 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 58 persons is headquartered in Long View, North Carolina.

 1880 Second Avenue, NW, Hickory NC  28601