COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Village of Pinehurst
Pinehurst, NC - The Expo's Hometown
The Village of Pinehurst, nestled in the scenic Sandhills region of North Carolina, is renowned for its historic charm and world-class golfing heritage. Home to the iconic Pinehurst Resort, this quaint village offers visitors a unique blend of Southern hospitality, picturesque landscapes, and a rich tapestry of cultural attractions, making it a sought-after destination for both golf enthusiasts and leisure travelers alike.
Pine Crest Inn
Host Hotel of the Expo
Pine Crest Inn has a place in history in the quaint Village of Pinehurst. For golfers, it exudes historic significance and passion for the game of golf. But not just for golfers, Pine Crest Inn is the perfect spot for a romantic weekend in the historic Sandhills area, absorbing southern charm, taking a carriage ride, shopping in the small boutiques of both Pinehurst and Southern Pines, and enjoying the beauty of this New England-like village and its surrounding horse country.
Elliott’s Catering Company
Caterer of the Expo’s Hangar Soiree
When philosophy and action proceed hand-in-hand, something extraordinary happens: a guiding principle is formed. For Chef/Owner Mark Elliott, that principle is to serve the best and freshest locally produced agrarian products to his guests. Chef Elliott serves guests cuisine created from the freshest ingredients that the area’s farmers have to offer. t is a principle we live—with every plate we serve.
Moore County Airport
Official Airport of the Expo
Moore County Airport (KSOP), located just minutes away from Pinehurst and Southern Pines, North Carolina is the “Gateway to the Home of American Golf.” The premier general aviation jetport welcomes pilots and passengers to a destination that is rich in history, tradition, and true southern hospitality.The airport offers a full range of amenities and services for private aircraft, and provides flight training, aircraft maintenance and charter flight services.
Rock-It Productions
Audio and Entertainment Provider
We are an entertainment production company that strives to create a seamless production process from start to finish. We take the time to consult, strategize and thoroughly design an audio-visual environment tailored to meet each client’s goals. Our team of highly-skilled technicians are ready to create the ultimate show for your guests and understand that having a good attitude is just as important as having the best equipment.
Pinehurst Aviation Services
Hangar Soiree Hosts
Pinehurst & Preferred Aviation Services maintenance teams have built a reputation of integrity, service, excellence, trust and confidence. This group of highly skilled professionals transplanted their military discipline, experience, and skills to KSOP and KEYF, and we offer them to you at incredibly fair market rates.
Nic Brama
Expo Poster Artist
Nic is a reelance illustrator specialising in vintage travel poster design, inspired by the iconic WPA-commissioned artwork of the early 1900s and bespoke illustrations that blend classic charm with modern creativity. Nic has over 12 years of experience in the design industry, working with big-name clients like Twinnings, McCain, and Schwartz, he now puts that focus into what he loves most—creating cool retro travel posters and portrait paintings.
Royal Threads
Official Clothier of the Expo
We are a promotional product distributor and proud member of the Advertising Specialty Institute. With so many ad specialties available there is a huge opportunity for professionals like you to boost ROI and leave a lasting impression with your customers. Our mission is to help you create long-lasting relationships with your clients through the power of promotional products.
Jersey Mike’s
Lunch Specialists
Jersey Mike’s has a rich history of entrepreneurship and tasty sub sandwiches. We use only private labeled meats and cheeses that are sliced fresh for each sub sandwich and piled high in-store baked bread. Everything is quickly made to order for each customer, just the way the first subs were made at the original Jersey Mike’s.
Miss Moore County and Miss Sandhills Scholarship Organization
Miss Moore County and Miss Sandhills are Official Preliminaries to Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina’s Teen. Their organization has supported the Expo over the years with our Opening Ceremonies and our Awards Show during the Concours in the Village and other events.John Patota Photography
Official Expo Photographer
Louis Simpson Photography
Official Expo Photographer
Ward Productions
Official Event Rentals for the Expo
As a full-service, rental, audio/visual production and event services company, we provide professional service, expert training, quality products, and superior equipment. Your image and success are our first concern. We have been in business for over 40 years and are committed to customer service.
Johnny O's Awards
Official Trophies and Awards Supplier
Johnny O’s Awards. Offering a wide range of trophies, plaques, art glass, clocks, name tags and other items to recognize a job well done and items to promote your business or organization.
Sandhills Motoring Club
Official Club of the Expo
The Sandhills Motoring Club is an automotive enthusiast club based in the Sandhills Area of North Carolina, open to any and all enthusiasts who share the love of the automobile. The SMC has events every month including Informal Car Shows, Organized Drives, and more.
Convergent Systems, LLC
Technology Provider
Convergent Systems, LLC is an Information Technology Managed Service Provider (IT-MSP) located in Pinehurst, NC. The company provides professional I.T. services to local area businesses, as well as businesses outside of North Carolina. Our highly skilled staff provide our clients with efficient, cost effective, and scalable solutions to meet their ever growing technology needs.
Pinecrest High School Key Club

Key Club is a student-led, high school organization. Our members make the world a better place through service. In doing so, we grow as individuals and as leaders by answering the call to lead, summoning the courage to engage and developing the heart to serve.
Motors 4 Minds
Motors 4
Minds is dedicated to increasing awareness about severe brain ailments and generating funds to support research towards their cures. Our fundraising initiatives center around well-attended automotive gatherings such as classic and unique car exhibitions, road rallies, structured scenic drives along backroads, and the immensely popular “Cars & Coffee” gatherings.
Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co.(NYSE: KR), was co-founded in 1960 by North Carolina grocers W.T. Harris and Willis Teeter. Harris Teeter operates more than 250 stores and 60 fuel centers in seven states and the District of Columbia. In addition to its retail stores, Harris Teeter also owns grocery, frozen food, and perishable distribution centers in Greensboro, NC and Indian Trail, NC. Harris Teeter is headquartered in Matthews, NC and employs approximately 35,000 valued associates.
Lowe's Foods
Lowes Foods began in 1954 as a single store in North Wilkesboro, NC, and has grown to become a major supermarket chain operating in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The company grew rapidly during the 1960s, ’70s and early ’80s. Lowes Foods was acquired by Merchants Distributors, Inc. (MDI) in 1984 and began an aggressive expansion program. This spirit of transformation is being carried through all of the Lowes Foods and Just$ave stores, and, the spark of innovation has led to continued development of new concepts to further differentiate our stores.
Food Lion
Our long history began in Salisbury, N.C. in 1957. Today, we operate more than 1,000 grocery stores in 10 states in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. We proudly employ more than 82,000 associates and serve over 10 million customers a week. With our longstanding heritage of low prices and convenient locations, we work to provide the easiest grocery shopping experience for our customers. Plus, with over 28,000 products per store, including more than 7,000 private brand options, we are committed to providing the communities we serve with a wide selection of affordable, fresh items.



