Moore County Chamber of Commerce

What Moore County Chamber of Commerce does

The Moore County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business association headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, serving the small and mid-sized business community of Moore County. The Chamber advocates on behalf of local employers, convenes the regional business community, and offers member services including a business directory, job board, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, networking events, and the Moore County Leadership Institute (MCLI), a structured leadership-development program. It also operates the Moore Young Professionals initiative to engage emerging community leaders.

The Chamber runs a tiered membership model with dues ranging from approximately $440 for entry-level participation to $12,000+ for top-tier sponsorship, providing differentiated access to events, directory placement, advocacy representation, and promotional benefits. In November 2025 the Chamber launched Carolina HealthWorks, a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) group health-insurance product offered in partnership with the NC Chamber and Blue Cross NC — extending its product surface into benefits distribution for small employers. The Chamber is affiliated with both the NC Chamber and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, leveraging these relationships for statewide and federal advocacy.

Operationally the Chamber is a small organization (approximately 9 staff per firmographic data) that delivers roughly 160 events per year. Its technology stack is built on the GrowthZone / ChamberMaster membership-management platform, a third-party SaaS used industry-wide by Chambers of Commerce for member records, event registration, and directory publishing. The Chamber does not disclose revenue, membership counts, or financial statements.

Name

Moore County Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Moore County Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://moorecountychamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Moore County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business association in Southern Pines, NC that advocates for and serves small and mid-sized employers across Moore County through tiered membership, networking events, leadership programs, and a newly launched MEWA health plan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Southern Pines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from business members at various tier levels ranging from $440 to $12,000+, plus a $75 one-time initiation fee for first-year investment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Moore County Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based nonprofit organization that advocates for the business community in Moore County, North Carolina. It sells tiered Chamber membership packages ($440–$12,000+ annually) that include an online business directory listing, event programming, networking, ribbon cuttings, a member job board, discount programs, and advocacy representation. It also distributes Carolina HealthWorks, an affordable group health plan for small business members through a MEWA arrangement with NC Chamber and Blue Cross NC.

Product overview

The Moore County Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization serving the business community in Moore County, North Carolina. Operating for over 50 years, it provides a unified platform of interconnected services: tiered membership packages offering networking, advocacy, and promotional benefits; an online business directory connecting member businesses with the community; event programming including networking breakfasts, ribbon cuttings, and Military Appreciation Nights; a job board for member recruitment; the Carolina HealthWorks health insurance program; member discount programs (Hot Deals, Member-to-Member); leadership development through MCLI and Moore Young Professionals; and advocacy services through a biennial Public Policy Agenda. These services are delivered through the ChamberMaster/GrowthZone membership management platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Packages Tiered membership programs offering business networking, advocacy, and promotional opportunities for local businesses and organizations. Packages range from Founder ($440/year) to Champion ($12,000+/year), with a $75 one-time initiation fee for first-year members.
• Online Business Directory Searchable online directory of Chamber member businesses organized by industry categories including advertising, agriculture, automotive, construction, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, restaurants, and retail.
• Events and Networking Programming Calendar of Chamber events including networking breakfasts (Early Bird Connections), ribbon cuttings, Military Appreciation Nights, and community programs such as the Moore County Child Care Economic Summit.
• Member Job Board Employment posting service for Chamber members to advertise job opportunities to the local community, including administrative, marketing, and non-profit positions.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Chamber-organized celebrations for newly opened and operating member businesses, providing exposure and networking opportunities within the local business community.
• Carolina HealthWorks Affordable group health plan program for small business members (2-50 employees) offered through a partnership with the NC Chamber and Blue Cross NC, using a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) model to pool resources for better rates.
• Hot Deals and Member-to-Member Discounts Discount programs allowing Chamber members to offer exclusive deals to other members and the broader community.
• Moore Young Professionals (MYP) Community engagement initiative designed to build a stronger community for future leaders of Moore County through networking and professional development.
• Advocacy and Public Policy Program Legislative advocacy program supporting economic development, healthcare, education, talent supply, transportation, and infrastructure initiatives through a biennial Public Policy Agenda.
• Moore County Leadership Initiative (MCLI) Leadership development program designed to cultivate future community leaders through structured education and engagement activities.
• Military Discounts Program (MarketSpace) Directory of member businesses offering discounts to active-duty military, veterans, and military families, promoting community support for the military community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Health care cost savings for small businesses through Carolina HealthWorks MEWA model

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NC Chamber (North Carolina Chamber of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025Partnership to bring Carolina HealthWorks affordable health plan to Moore County small business members through a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) model, enabling small businesses to pool resources for better health care rates.
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North CarolinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025Blue Cross NC serves as the administrator for Carolina HealthWorks, providing access to their broad network for participating small businesses. This partnership enables affordable health care options for chamber members.
• U.S. Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce provides additional resources and national advocacy representation for local member businesses.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• SCORE: National nonprofit providing free mentoring, education, and resources to small businesses. Not a membership chamber in the traditional sense, but competes for the same SMB audience seeking networking, business development support, and advocacy-adjacent services.

Direct peers

• Durham Chamber of Commerce: Another NC county chamber with tiered membership, public policy advocacy, and event programming for local businesses. Closely mirrors the Moore County Chamber's service mix and member-segment focus.
• Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Regional NC chamber providing membership tiers, networking events, advocacy, and community/economic development programs. Comparable in scope, business model, and reliance on local SMB and tourism-sector members.
• Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce: Smaller NC county-level chamber with tiered membership, advocacy, and event programming. Closely comparable in organizational scale and operating model to Moore County Chamber.
• Fayetteville Area Chamber of Commerce: NC regional chamber serving Cumberland County and the Fort Bragg military community. Particularly comparable given Moore County Chamber's military-focused programming (Military Appreciation Nights, MarketSpace discounts).
• Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce: A North Carolina county-level Chamber of Commerce offering tiered membership, advocacy, networking events, and business directory services to local SMBs. Directly comparable in structure and GTM, though operating at a larger scale in Wake County.
• Greensboro Chamber of Commerce: NC city/county chamber offering tiered membership, advocacy, and business development programming. Operates with a similar service portfolio targeting a comparable mix of SMB, non-profit, and government members.
• Wilmington Chamber of Commerce: NC coastal regional chamber with membership tiers, advocacy, and event programming for local businesses. Similar structure to Moore County Chamber with comparable SMB and hospitality-segment membership base.

Broad incumbents

• NC Chamber: State-level chamber and Moore County Chamber's strategic partner in the Carolina HealthWorks MEWA. Operates at broader geographic scale but offers the same core advocacy, networking, and policy services to member businesses.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National chamber affiliation providing additional resources and national advocacy to Moore County Chamber members. Functions as a federation partner rather than direct competitor, but offers overlapping advocacy and business resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/moorecountycham
• Facebookfacebook.com/MooreCountyChamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/moorecountycoc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moore-county-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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