The Moore County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Sandhills Community College, has announced that its keynote speaker for this year’s annual leadership conference will be Dr. Jason Butler.
This year’s conference will be held at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center, located at Sandhills Community College. The annual event is held each fall to provide exemplary leadership development education and guided best practices to sandhills area employers and small business owners.
Dr. Jason Butler has over 20 years of inspirational public speaking and executive leadership experience. His presentation will highlight the key principles of Emotionally Intelligent Servant Leadership that equip leaders with the edge they need to overcome challenges and achieve success.
The event will take place on Sept. 22. It will open with a networking breakfast
and ticketed entry at 8:30 a.m. Keynote will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 12 p.m. Registration
for this event can be found online at www.moorecountychamber.com, $85 for Chamber
Members, $100 for General Admission. Group ticket prices can also be found online.
“Dr. Jason Butler inspired Chamber leaders with his book, The Village Mindset in 2022, and we
are honored to have him back speak to our community this September,” stated Jana Walding,
Director of Business & Community Development, in a press release. “Dr. Butler has a way of inspiring like-minded individuals with a passion for service to think about what it means to create a space of belonging. Not only in our organizations, but in our homes and communities.”
Brian and Staci Graybill opened their third business together, Market Square Pantry, in December 2025. Photo provided by Faith Hatton. For Fayetteville entrepreneurs Brian and Staci Graybill, building a business has often started when they were
The venue features two levels, two fully stocked bars, audio-video systems including projectors, and lighting solutions, an in-house culinary team, lounge space, a bistro section and private rooms, a state-of-the-art DJ booth and on-site staff to hel
Brad and Kelley McLawhorn became business partners in 2001 when they first opened a restaurant on Reilly Road. Now, their highly praised catering company continues to impress community members with flexibility, quality and personalized service. Photo
