Moore County is serious about economic development and seeks business relocations and expansions that compliment the exceptional quality of life we enjoy here.

Top 3 Private Industry Sectors, 2006	Employment
#1 - Healthcare & Social Assistance	25.8% or 6,968 workers
#2 - Accommodations & Food Service	15.3% or 4,142 workers
#3 - Retail Trade	14.9% or 4,021 workers

 

 

2006 Top Public Sector Employers	Employment
#1 - Moore County Public Schools	1,828
#2 - Moore County Government	586 FT, 61 PT

 

With healthcare facilities occupying the 1st, 9th, and 10th spots in the Top 10 list of Private Sector Employers in Moore County, it's not surprising that Healthcare is our largest industrial sector.  

Tourism, which encompasses Accommodations & Food Services, our 2nd largest industry sector, greatly impacts Moore County's economy.  According to the Tourism Division of the NC Department of Commerce, Moore County ranked 11th out of North Carolina’s 100 counties in total travel expenditures for 2006.  Domestic tourism revenues for Moore County totaled $346.17 million, and more than 5,450 jobs were directly attributable to travel and tourism.  Leaders here are committed to preserving those special qualities that make Moore County a desirable tourist destination.

Retail Trade is our 3rd largest industry sector based on the number of workers employed.  Moore County's retail base continues to expand in response to tourist traffic and the needs of residents.

 

Manufacturing is the 5th largest industry sector in Moore County based on the number of workers employed.  In 2006, this sector employed 2,025 workers, or 7.5% of the labor force, which placed it just behind Construction.

Moore County enjoys a thriving and diversified manufacturing base.  Newer industries, announced within the past year, include pharmaceutical, military vehicles, fitness equipment, and industrial soldering equipment.

To view Moore County's Top 5 Manufacturers, click here.