More News

Moore County Chamber hosting community conversation on childcare, workforce and the economy

By Staff Report, posted 2 months ago

The Moore County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Sandhills Community College, invites the public to attend a dynamic half-day event designed to address one of the most pressing issues facing families and businesses today—childcare.

The Community Conversation: Childcare, the Workforce and the Economy will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at Sandhills Community College’s Foundation Hall, located at 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m., with the program running from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This event will bring together childcare providers, parents, business leaders and community partners to engage in a meaningful dialogue around the current state of care in Moore County. Attendees will hear real stories and shared experiences that highlight the direct impact of childcare on families, businesses and the local economy.

Event highlights include:

  • Local and statewide childcare data
  • A business panel discussion
  • Insights from childcare providers
  • Voices of parents from the community
  • Open community dialogue

“Childcare is a key part of increasing labor productivity and is critical to economic success. It is also important to cultivate our future workforce at this early age through early education.,” said President and CEO of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce Linda Parsons in a press release. “This event will provide a platform to elevate local voices, share data and stories, and most importantly, identify ways we can work together to support both our workforce and our families.”

The event is free to attend and open to all members of the community, but RSVPs are required.  For additional details or to RSVP, visit www.moorecountychamber.com or email info@moorecountychamber.com.

Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT
fayetteville-state-university greg-mcelveen headshott

Innovation Pathways & Partnerships returns on Oct. 3

Greg McElveen - Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Executive Director, FSU Research Corp,, Fayetteville State University
cape-fear-valley-health ryan-huttinger-do headshott

Leading with heart: Advancing cardiothoracic care and community at Cape Fear Valley Health

Ryan Huttinger, DO - Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Cape Fear Valley Health
cape-fear-eye-associates cory-worrell headshott

CTAK (Corneal Tissue Addition for Keratoplasty): Groundbreaking Advancement in Keratoconus Treatment

Cory Worrell - Director of Marketing, Cape Fear Eye Associates

In The Current Issue

Thirty, purdy and sturdy

I have now completed three decades on Earth. And I don’t know how to feel about that. It’s one thing to be told you’re getting old by your great-aunt Gertrude, or to pass major life milestones like graduating from high school or college, but there’s


A toast to healthcare: Local heathcare safety net holds 'Toast of the Town' event to support critical fundraising push

For local nonprofit The CARE Clinic, financial sustainability depends entirely on private support—making the 25th annual Toast of the Town fundraising event on Sept. 18 a crucial component of the organization’s annual budget. Photo provided


Teeing up for success: The Bogey Brothers brings multi-sport simulators to Cameron

The Bogey Brothers, located in Cameron, N.C., has four multi-sport simulator bays that promise fun for all ages. Whether it’s your first time hitting a golf ball or you frequent the fairway, this venue offers a new way to experience the sport. In add