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>> Click here for the November 2009 issue of The Economic Echo

» Inside this issue:
   – N.C. State University’s Sustainability Programs to help your business
   – The new ISO 50001 Energy [...]

December 29, 2009
 
A recent poll named 2 towns in Moore County among the top 10 prettiest small towns in North Carolina. Out of 45 NC towns with populations less than 15,000, Pinehurst was voted #2 and Southern Pines #9 based on charm, character, historic homes, landscapes, architecture and commitment to preservation, among other factors.
The poll [...]

 
January 22, 2010
Aberdeen, Moore County, North Carolina – Meridian Kiosks LLC recently announced the addition of BlueStar to its new Channel Partner program. Meridian is a leading manufacturer of standard and customized self-service kiosks for the North American market.  The company is based in Aberdeen (Moore County), North Carolina where it has a 65,000 square-foot [...]

The N.C. Military Business Center was created to help North Carolina companies take advantage of military business opportunities.

The MatchForce website matches N.C. businesses to government contracts. The Defense Ventures fund is a loan program for companies wanting to move into the military market.

The Defense & Security Technology Accelerator is a business incubator focusing on defense, security and intelligence technology for both military and commercial applications.

The BRAC move of Fort McPherson, GA to Fort Bragg, NC will greatly impact Moore County and other counties surrounding Ft. Bragg. Moore County welcomes military and civilian personnel, their families, and defense contractors to the region.

Moore County’s 10 largest employers

Moore County’s top 5 manufacturing employers

Moore County employment and average weekly wages by industry sector