NROC members assist cities, counties, businesses and other community members with:

• Community development and planning needs, such as a local comprehensive plan, grant-writing assistance, and housing programs
• Economic development through loan assistance, technical expertise, and workforce programs
• Planning for regional or cross-jurisdictional projects, such as a regional solid waste management plan or a long-range transportation plan
• Providing a forum for inter-related communities to comprehensively approach issues of growth and development