[company_age]51.0[/company_age][employees]101-250 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]The Eastgate Regional Council of Governments (ERCOG) is a non-profit organization that serves as a voluntary association of local governments in Northeast Ohio. Its members include Ashtabula County, Mahoning County, Trumbull County, and all cities, villages, and townships within these counties. ERCOG's mission is to bring communities together to create a unified voice in areas such as transportation, water and air quality, land use planning, and local infrastructure projects. The organization acts as a Metropolitan Planning Organization, an Area wide Water Quality Management Agency, an Economic Development District, and an Appalachian Regional Commission Local Development District, ensuring the region's eligibility for federal and state funding. Eastgate's unique approach lies in its collaborative efforts, bringing together diverse stakeholders to address regional challenges and opportunities. This collaborative spirit sets Eastgate apart from other regional planning organizations, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and ownership among its members.[/description][ps]Eastgate provides a range of services to its members, including:

* Transportation planning and project implementation
* Water quality management
* Land use planning
* Economic development
* Infrastructure project development
* Appalachian Regional Commission programs[/ps]