Moore County Chamber of Commerce

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

🎓 Calling all future professionals!

UNC Pembroke’s Business & Government Career Fair is coming up! This is a great opportunity for students and job seekers to connect with employers, explore career opportunities, and put those professional skills to work.

📅 September 15
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Thomas Hall, UNC Pembroke

✨ Bring your résumé & wear your confidence!

Whether you’re looking for an internship, your first career, or your next opportunity, show up, make connections, and get your career moving.

09/10/2026

When people think about business success, they often focus on products, services, sales, or profitability.

While these factors certainly matter, there is another element that is often overlooked: community.

Strong communities create the conditions that allow businesses to succeed. They provide a skilled workforce, quality schools, safe neighborhoods, vibrant nonprofits, recreational opportunities, and a sense of connection that attracts both residents and investment.

Likewise, successful businesses contribute significantly to the health and vitality of a community. They create jobs, support charitable organizations, sponsor events, mentor future leaders, and invest in local initiatives.

The relationship is mutually beneficial.

One of the qualities that makes Moore County special is the strong connection between our business and nonprofit sectors. Time and again, we see organizations working together to support community needs, celebrate successes, and respond to challenges.

This spirit of partnership strengthens our economy and enhances our quality of life.

At the Chamber, we are privileged to witness these connections every day. Whether through networking events, leadership programs, workforce initiatives, advocacy efforts, or community partnerships, we see firsthand how relationships create opportunities.

Community is not simply where business happens. Community is often why business succeeds.

As we move into the fall season, I encourage all of us to continue investing in the relationships and partnerships that make Moore County such a remarkable place to live, work, and do business.

Together, we are building more than a strong economy. We are building a stronger community.

09/09/2026

Your next great employee may still be in high school.

moorecountyschools invites local employers and workforce partners to participate in the 2027 CTE Career Expo on February 25 at the thefairbarn in Pinehurst. Meet career-ready students, promote your opportunities, and help inspire the next generation of skilled professionals.

Join us in building the future of Moore County's workforce! 🌟
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09/09/2026

Calendar Invite: Advancing the NC Defense Industry Sector

Join us for an engaging Policy & Industry Panel exploring how North Carolina can strengthen and expand its position as a premier location for defense industries.

Hear from industry, education, and policy leaders as they discuss the opportunities, workforce needs, innovation, and partnerships that can help advance the state’s defense sector—and what this growth could mean for the Sandhills and Moore County.

Panelists include:

* Rep. Mike Schietzelt — NC National Security Technology & Innovation Caucus
* Jarrett Lane — North Carolina Critical Technologies Alliance
* Nik Dunne — Co-Founder & CEO, DRACOE
* Dr. Sandy Stewart — President, Sandhills Community College

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Carolina Hotel, Grand Ballroom
80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst, NC

Sponsored by Lin Hufftaff | Pinehurst Realty Group

Please RSVP to [email protected] by October 8.

Hosted by the Moore County Economic Development Partnership and Moore County Chamber of Commerce.

09/09/2026

Congratulations!

Matt Hannon, head chef at Ashten’s Restaurant in Southern Pines, recently competed in the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s 10th annual Chef Showdown, a competition that highlights North Carolina

09/08/2026

Because your vote matters: the deadline to register or update your voter record for the 2026 General Election is October 9, 2026.

Check your status, register, or request a mail-in ballot here:
https://www.ncsbe.gov/registering/how-register

More from the Moore County Board of Elections: https://www.moorecountync.gov/325/Board-of-Elections