모어 카운티 상공회의소, 강한 모멘텀과 뚜렷한 방향성을 가진 마지막 분기 진입!

Moore County Chamber enters final quarter with strong momentum and a clear focus on what’s next

• Ribbon Cutting at Teriyaki Express Japanese Restaurant, Seven Lakes, N.C. - Photo provided by MCCThe Moore County Chamber of Commerce is entering the final quarter of the year with strong momentum and an increasingly clear focus on the work that matters most to the future of Moore County’s business community.While the Chamber continues to provide opportunities for businesses and organizations to connect, learn and grow, the work of the organization is increasingly extending beyond events and traditional business programming. During the third quarter, the Chamber advanced workforce and talent initiatives, brought the business community together around the economic impact of childcare, strengthened regional partnerships, expanded opportunities for business engagement and continued to position itself as a convener around issues affecting the region’s long-term economic success.“We are continuing to evolve as an organization,” said President & CEO of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce Linda Parsons in a press release. “Events and business connections remain an important part of what we do, but there is a much bigger story happening. We are bringing businesses, educators, workforce partners and community leaders together around challenges and opportunities and creating more meaningful conversations about what our community needs to remain strong and competitive.”One of the quarter’s most significant community conversations centered on an issue that increasingly affects employers: childcare.In August, the Chamber joined ExCEL NC and community partners for the Moore County Child Care Economic Summit, bringing business and community leaders together to examine the economic impact of childcare challenges and the role employers can play in developing solutions. The summit included business and industry perspectives, research and policy expertise, and discussion focused on the intersection of business, family, and early childhood education.The conversation underscored that childcare is not simply a family issue. It is a workforce and economic issue.According to information presented by ExCEL NC, the childcare crisis is estimated to cost North Carolina $5.65 billion in economic activity each year, while addressing childcare issues for working parents could increase the state’s GDP by as much as $7.5 billion annually.For Moore County employers, the issue is increasingly connected to recruitment, retention, absenteeism, workforce participation, and the ability of employees to remain engaged in the workplace.“The business community has to be part of this conversation,” Parsons said in a press release. “When employees cannot access the childcare they need, there is an impact on the workplace. Bringing business leaders into the conversation helps us look at childcare through a different lens, not just as a family issue, but as part of the infrastructure that allows our workforce and economy to function.”The third quarter also brought continued opportunities for businesses to connect with one another, build relationships and learn from experts and peers.The Chamber continued its AM Beats business education series, Early Bird Connections, Business After Hours and Moore County Leadership Institute alumni programming while celebrating business growth and investment through ribbon cuttings and other business recognition events.Regional collaboration remained an important part of that work. The Chamber continued partnering with the Moore County Economic Development Partnership on programs such as the Moore Entrepreneur Meet-Up and Manufacturers Meet-Up, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and other business leaders to share information and strengthen connections across sectors.The Chamber also continued direct outreach to local employers through individual business visits and consultations. These conversations provide an important opportunity to hear directly from businesses about emerging opportunities, workforce needs and challenges while helping the Chamber better understand where it can be most effective.Leadership development also remained a priority during the quarter as the Chamber prepared for the next class of the Moore County Leadership Institute.Applications for the 2027 Moore County Leadership Institute opened in September, continuing a program that has developed nearly 800 leaders across Moore County since its founding in 1989. The 2027 program will introduce a new “Lead-Off” component, giving participants an opportunity to engage directly with community leaders through structured conversation following each monthly session.“Leadership development is an investment in the future of Moore County,” Parsons said in a press release. “We want people who live and work here to understand this community, build relationships across sectors and feel equipped to contribute to what comes next.”The third quarter reinforced the Chamber’s role as more than a provider of networking events and business programming. As the Chamber moves into the final quarter of 2026, the organization is already looking toward 2027 and the opportunities ahead.“Our community is growing and changing, and our Chamber continues to grow and change with it,” Parsons said in a press release. “We have strong businesses, outstanding educational institutions, economic development partners, and community leaders who are willing to work together. Our role is to connect those dots, bring people to the table and help turn those relationships into progress.”The Moore County Chamber of Commerce remains committed to its mission of fostering a vibrant business community and serving as a convener, connector and catalyst for businesses and the community.Businesses and organizations interested in learning more about the Moore County Chamber of Commerce can contact the Chamber at 910-692-3926, email info@moorecountychamber.com, or visit www.moorecountychamber.com.

최근 모어 카운티 상공회가 "강한 모멘텀"과 "명확한 초점"을 갖고 마지막 분기를 맞이했다고 하네요. 이처럼 힘찬 발걸음은 단순한 이벤트를 넘어서 비즈니스 커뮤니티의 미래에 대한 진지한 논의로 이어지고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 어린이 보육 문제에 관한 대화에서 우리는 이러한 이슈가 단순히 가족의 문제가 아니라, 노동력과 경제에 얼마나 큰 영향을 미치는지를 깨닫게 됩니다. 이런 관점의 변화를 만들어내기 위해 상공회가 앞장서는 모습이 인상적입니다.

여기서 "리더십 개발" 이라는 표현이 등장하는데요. 회장은 "리더십 개발은 모어 카운티의 미래에 대한 투자"라고 말했습니다. 이 표현이 중요한 이유는, 강력한 리더들이 어떤 문제에 대해 진지하게 접근하고 해결책을 모색해야 한다는 걸 강조하고 있기 때문이죠. 즉, 지역사회의 리더들이 서로 연결될 수록 장기적인 성공을 이루어낼 가능성이 높아집니다.

또한, "비즈니스 커뮤니티"라는 단어를 자주 사용한 점도 주목할 만합니다. 이는 상공회가 단순한 사업체들의 모임을 넘어서, 다양한 이해관계자들 간의 대화를 형성하고 있다는 사실을 나타냅니다. 관계를 형성하고 대화를 나누는 것이 바로 지역사회의 발전에 필수적이라는 점에서, 우리가 이 상황을 어떻게 바라보아야 할까요? 비즈니스가 아닌 각 개인의 목소리까지 중요하게 여기는 이 접근 방식은 정말 흥미롭습니다.

마지막으로, 리본 컷팅 같은 전통적인 행사들이 여전히 존재하지만, 그 이면에는 훨씬 더 큰 필요와 목표가 숨겨져 있다는 점을 다시 한 번 생각하게 됩니다. 상공회는 그저 네트워킹을 제공하는 것이 아니라, 지역사회의 모든 목소리를 조율하고, 더 나은 미래를 위해 함께 걸어가고자 하는 노력을 기울이고 있음을 느낍니다.

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strong momentum

뜻

강한 진행력이나 동력

맥락

상공회가 앞으로 나아갈 힘을 강조하며, 지역 경제의 긍정적인 변화를 이끌어 간다는 의미가 강함.

예문

우리 팀의 강한 진행력 덕분에 프로젝트가 순조롭게 진행되고 있다.

work that matters most

뜻

가장 중요한 일

맥락

상공회가 진정으로 중요하게 생각하는 목표를 명확히 하고 있다는 메시지를 전달.

예문

효과적인 교육은 학생들에게 가장 중요한 일이다.

childcare crisis

뜻

보육 위기

맥락

경제적 관점에서 비즈니스와 노동시장에 영향을 미치는 주요 이슈로 다뤄짐.

예문

보육 위기는 많은 부모들에게 현실적인 문제로 다가온다.

connect those dots

뜻

사이를 연결하다, 관계를 맺다

맥락

연관된 문제들을 하나로 묶어, 실질적인 해결책을 제시하려는 노력을 함축.

예문

새로운 프로젝트에서 다양한 아이디어를 연결하여 해결책을 찾아야 한다.

convening

뜻

모임을 주재하다

맥락

사람들과의 대화를 통해 문제를 해결하려는 접근 방식을 강조.

예문

우리는 정기적으로 전문가들과 모여 문제를 함께 논의한다.

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