[company_age]61.0[/company_age][employees]1-10 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]The Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG) is a regional planning organization serving twenty-one municipalities in northwest Connecticut. Established in 2014 through the consolidation of two predecessor organizations, the NHCOG's mission is to enhance the quality of life in the region by fostering collaboration among local governments, promoting regional initiatives, and providing planning expertise in areas such as transportation, economic development, and environmental protection. The NHCOG's unique strength lies in its ability to leverage the collective resources and perspectives of its member municipalities to address shared challenges and opportunities, contributing to a more vibrant and sustainable northwest Connecticut.[/description][ps]Regional planning, transportation planning, economic development planning, environmental planning, emergency planning, housing, and community health network.[/ps]