OUR ORGANIZATION

The Catawba Regional Council of Governments (CRCOG) is one of ten regional councils in South Carolina. Established in 1971, the Council serves Chester, Lancaster, Union, and York counties.

Catawba Regional is a Council of Governments since more than half of its 31-member governing body consists of local government elected officials primarily from city and county councils. All Board members are appointed either by the respective county councils in accordance with a membership formula or, by the county legislative delegations. The Council is comprised of a 20-person professional staff with varied backgrounds in planning, economic and community development, and finance.

In 1976, the Catawba Regional Council of Governments was designated an Economic Development District by the federal Economic Development Administration (EDA). Participation in this program has enabled local governments within the four counties to avail themselves of regional planning assistance for economic development as well as ensuring access to EDA’s grant assistance programs. These grant funds, combined with other local, state, and federal financial resources, have helped this region develop the necessary facilities and infrastructure upon which current growth relies.

OUR STAKEHOLDERS

Regional planning and assistance efforts do not happen in a vacuum.  Effective and implementable economic development planning and assistance only take place when major stakeholders related to the region’s economic vitality are convened to address existing needs and future requirements.

 Catawba Regional is uniquely positioned to convene the appropriate stakeholders to implement successful planning, funding, and development efforts.  Through relationships built over the past 50 years within the region and across the state, Catawba can bring the necessary public and private stakeholders to the table to successfully catalyze efforts throughout the diverse district.

CEDS COMMITTEE

Joe Branham, Chair – Chester County

Harold Thompson, Vice Chair – Lancaster County

Nettie Archie – Chester County

Alston DeVinney – Lancaster County

Todd Lumpkin – York County

Stacey Moore – York County

Charlene McGriff – Lancaster County

Chad Williams – York County

Leroy Worthy – Union County