The Sandhills chapter of SCORE and the Moore County Chamber of Commerce thank everyone who submitted entries for this year's "Good to Great" essay contest.

The entries were well thought out and made compelling statements for how they could apply the $1,500 award money to accomplish new levels of success in their individual businesses, a news release said.

The winner of the 2012 contest will be announced at a luncheon Friday, June 8, at the Table on the Green restaurant at Midland Country Club. The luncheon begins at noon and the public is invited.

SCORE and the Chamber of Commerce sponsor the "Good to Great" contest annually to encourage small business development in Moore County.

SCORE is a nationwide nonprofit association of experienced business people who provide free, confidential business counseling to small business owners. The Sandhills Chapter is active in counseling, mentoring and presenting free business seminars.

In addition to counseling by appointment, the Sandhills chapter of SCORE has drop-in service, for those who register at www.edmisscore.org/0364, from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Fridays at the Moore County Chamber of Commerce building on U.S. 15-501 in Southern Pines. The phone number is (910) 692-3926.

More information on SCORE's counseling activity can be found at www.sandhillsscore.org.