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Start-up companies and businesses relocating to Moore County
can take advantage of the many unique economic opportunities offered by local military installations.
North Carolina has the 3rd largest military presence in the world. For Moore County, the neighboring military installations are Fort Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, and Camp Mackall, all of which are adjacent to county borders and have a significant local impact.
FORT BRAGG -- At A Glance
- The world's largest airborne facility: Home of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps and Special Operations Command (USASOC);
- One of the largest military installations in the world employing approximately 43,000 active duty personnel and 8,000 civilian workers;
- Including soldiers, civilians, family members and retirees, over 250,000 people are associated with Fort Bragg;
- Has an annual estimated economic impact of $7 billion on the surrounding 10 counties;
- Current construction on base totals approximately $218.9 million.
POPE AIR FORCE BASE -- At A Glance - Employs approximately 5,700 active military personnel and over 650 civilians;
- Has an economic impact to local communities of $400 million.
 | In Moore County, the might of the military is evident in more than just its defense capabilities. |
The Fort Bragg / Pope Air Force Base Reservation adjoins the southeastern border of Moore County, while Camp Mackall is adjacent to our southern tip. Many men and women serving at these installations live in Moore County and make the daily 35-minute commute to Fort Bragg. The County also has a large number of retired military personnel who have settled here to enjoy the unsurpassed quality of life.
The convenient proximity to these installations creates numerous opportunities for businesses locating or starting up here.
Fort Bragg is currently working with the Moore County Chamber of Commerce, among other area Chambers, to help local businesses become aware of and take advantage of contract relationships with the military. The Moore County Chamber has created a local Military Affairs Council to facilitate these opportunities. » In October 2006, a Moore County construction company, O'Connor Company of N.C., Inc., was awarded a $3.2 million contract at Fort Bragg to construct a 70,000 square-foot indoor shooting range. To read the story, click here.
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