News Category: Community

MCEDP Launches Search for a Vice President

Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) is seeking a passionate leader to join our high-performing team as its first Vice President. The position will serve as the organization’s second-in-command, partnering with the President on strategy and operations while leading the business development and retention work that moves Moore County’s economy forward. The Vice President will […]

Written by on October 8, 2026

Moore County’s Manufacturing Industries Recognized in Celebration of National Manufacturing Day

[Pinehurst, NC] – Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) and its community workforce development partners hosted the 2026 Moore County Manufacturing Day Breakfast on October 1st at Sandhills Community College to recognize the county’s manufacturing community in celebration of National Manufacturing Day. Occurring on the first Friday of every October, National Manufacturing Day showcases modern […]

Written by on October 2, 2026

Moore County Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass

September 29, 2026 – Moore County Economic Development Partnership, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issuance of a BDO (Bioeconomy Development Opportunity) Zone ‘A’ Rating for Moore County, North Carolina. The BDO Zone is rated for 925,000 bone dry tons per year of low-risk woody biomass and spans a 75-mile […]

Written by on September 28, 2026

Business NC’s Community Close up: Moore County

  In its September 2026 issue, Business North Carolina magazine features a special Community Close Up section on Moore County.  Read the article about the “Home of American Golf” and how Moore County is leveraging its world-class golf tourism and diverse economy to support its strong healthcare industry, expand defense contracting, enhance aviation infrastructure, and […]

Written by on August 31, 2026

2026 Talent Symposium on October 9th – Registration Open

                SOUTHERN PINES, NC—  The Moore County Chamber of Commerce and Sandhills Community College are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Talent Symposium, scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center on the campus of Sandhills Community College. This […]

Written by on August 12, 2026

Tourism Enhancement & Area Marketing Grant Program Launched

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. – Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, the official tourism development authority for Moore County, has announced a new grant program for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Tourism Enhancement and Area Marketing (T.E.A.M.) grants are available to municipalities, governmental and specific non-profit organizations. A total pool of $250,000 is available with a maximum […]

Written by on July 15, 2026

MCEDP Awards $25,000 in Grants to Six Moore County Small Businesses

Businesses in Robbins, Vass, Southern Pines, Cameron, Pinebluff, and Carthage selected from a competitive pool of 44 applicants [Pinehurst, NC] – The Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) today announced six local small businesses as recipients of the Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Impact Grant Program. Selected from a competitive pool of 44 applicants, the […]

Written by on April 1, 2026

Fly Local – Progress Made Toward Commercial Air Service

The Moore County Airport is one more than one-third of the way toward reaching its funding goal to bring commercial air service back to the area after 20 years. Through efforts with the Moore County Economic Development Partnership, the airport has thus far raised more than $1.3 million by local businesses and institutions private donations. […]

Written by on March 27, 2026

Moore Entrepreneurs Meetup April 8th at The Paddock

We’re back at The Paddock at Red’s Corner for our April Moore Entrepreneurs Meetup! Join us! Wednesday, April 8th at 5:30pm The Paddock at Red’s Corner — 155 Hall Avenue, Southern Pines If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, this is your reminder about our monthly Meetups. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling […]

Written by on March 26, 2026

Small Business Impact Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

PINEHURST, NC – The Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) is now accepting applications for the Moore County Small Business Impact Grant Program, funded by a $25,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation. Program Guidelines & Application Spanish Version of Guidelines & Application (Subvención SBI Condado de Moore 2026) The program provides reimbursement-based microgrants ranging from $500 […]

Written by on February 12, 2026