Business Networking in The Pines
Looking to meet other business owners, community leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs in the Sandhills? Whether you’re brand new to the area, launching something exciting, or simply ready to grow your local connections, The Pines is full of amazing networking opportunities.
This page is a growing directory of business networking groups, professional associations, chambers, and community organizations that host meetups, events, learning opportunities, and relationship-building activities across Moore County, Lee County, and beyond.
What You’ll Find Here
Networking isn’t just about business cards — it’s about building real relationships and finding your people.
Here are the types of groups you’ll find on this page:
- Chambers of Commerce + membership-based business associations
- Young professional groups + social business meetups
- Downtown development groups + Main Street programs
- Women’s networking communities
- Industry-specific groups (events, weddings, etc.)
- Community-led growth + leadership organizations
- Event opportunities
Why Networking Matters
When you plug into local networking groups, you gain more than visibility — you gain support.
✅ Meet potential clients & collaborators
✅ Learn from experienced business leaders
✅ Discover local resources + business tools
✅ Stay in the know on events & opportunities
✅ Grow your business through genuine community connection
Below is a directory of business networking groups in The Pines. Click around, attend a meetup, and don’t be afraid to introduce yourself — this community is full of people who love helping others succeed.
| Organization | About | Location |
| Moore County Chamber of Commerce | Membership based organization. | Southern Pines, NC |
| Imagine Moore | Networking Events & Podcast | Southern Pines, NC |
| TALKS Networking Of The Sandhills | Trust Ask Link Know Succeed Networking of the Sandhills | Sandhills Region of NC |
| Downtown Sanford | A North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce. The local program builds public-private partnerships to spur economic development through investment, business growth, and job creation. | Sanford, NC |
| Junior League of Moore County | The Junior League of Moore County is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. | Moore County, NC |
| Moore County Young Professionals | Targeted to those under 40 but all ages are welcome. Monthly Meet ups. Free. | Southern Pines, NC |
| Southern Pines Business Association | Membership for those in So Pines | Southern Pines, NC |
| Pinehurst Business Partners | Membership for this in Pinehurst | Pinehurst, NC |
| Downtown Aberdeen | Group of downtown business owners | Aberdeen, NC |
| Sandhills Weddings & Events | We are professionals, dedicated to facilitating education and cooperation among vendors in Moore county. We are a non-profit organization and operate according to our mission and vision statements: | Sandhills Region of NC |
| Vass Business Association | Group of Vass Business Owners | Vass, NC |
| Sanford Area Growth Alliance | Group of people dedicated to the growth of Sanford & surrounding areas. | Sanford, NC |
| The Small Town Social | Female networking community | Moore County & beyond |
Want your group listed?
Do you host a networking group, business meetup, professional association, or leadership community in the Sandhills? We’d love to include you!
👉 Submit your networking group to be added to this directory so more locals can find you, get involved, and build connections in The Pines.
Whether you’re here to grow your business, meet like-minded professionals, or simply connect with your community — welcome to networking in The Pines.
