Welcome to the SouthWestern Wisconsin
Regional Planning Commission (SWWRPC) Website

SWWRPC provides intergovernmental planning and coordination of community development planning, economic development, and transportation. In response to local and regional goals, the Commission and its Staff work to enhance fiscal and physical resources and to balance local and regional development, preservation, conservation, and social priorities.

SWWRPC's member counties are Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, and Richland.

Job Opportunity for Economic Development Planner/Program Manager (Platteville, Wisconsin)

• Position Description
• Application

Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SWWRPC), a DOC/EDA-designated Economic Development District, is seeking an Economic Development Planner. The position requires a highly skilled and motivated individual who is critical to the overall performance of the regional Economic Development Program. The Economic Development Planner works with local, state and national organizations to fund and deliver innovative ways to improve the local business climate, employment opportunities and the overall local economy. Minimum requirements are a BS/BA in business, planning, management or affiliated discipline, and two years of related experience. Masters Degree preferred, credentials appreciated. Salary is very competitive, DOQ.

The deadline for application is noon on Friday, May 16, 2008, or until filled.  A completed application, resume, and cover letter should be emailed to ginterje@uwplatt.edu

EOE

New Grant Awarded for Regional Planning

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has approved a grant to study the rural region's changing economy in the Tri-state area, including our SWWRPC region, NW Illinois and NE Iowa. Dr. Samuel Cordes co-director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD) and Mr. Mark Drabenstott director of the Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) will lead an investigation of the region's economic potential through cluster analysis. The study will generate relevant insights, data, and tools to address fundamental questions in today's changing rural economy. Click here to find out more...

SWWRPC Wins National Award