9/28/26 Newsletter - Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, September 29 at 4:00 PM
Anchor of Grace Senior Solutions
112 Pine Street
Shallotte, NC

Join us as we celebrate Anchor of Grace Senior Solutions with a Ribbon Cutting and welcome them as part of our growing local business community. We’d love to see our Chamber members come together to support a fellow Chamber business on this special day.

Thursday, October 1 from 8:00–9:00 AM
PERKS
Presenting Business: Kiwanis of Shallotte – Kiwanis of Shallotte and South Brunswick
Brunswick Electric Membership
795 Ocean Hwy W
Supply, NC 28469

Our next PERKS meeting is coming up, and Chamber members are encouraged to bring a guest! Join us as we hear from our presenting business and learn more about the work Kiwanis of Shallotte and South Brunswick is doing to support children and families in our community.

Thursday, October 1 at 5:00 PM
Hawthorne Ocean Isle Beach
5855 Sparkling Water Way
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Join us as we celebrate Hawthorne Ocean Isle Beach with a Ribbon Cutting! Stop by, take a look around, and spend some time with fellow Chamber members as we help mark this special occasion.

We hope you can join us! Check out the rest of our Chamber calendar below to see what else is coming up.

LEADership Brunswick County

Leadership Brunswick County 2026–2027 is officially underway!

A new class of local leaders has begun its nine-month Leadership Brunswick County journey. The program kicked off with Orientation, where participants were introduced to the year ahead and took part in leadership training with Walter Finnigan of LEAF Advising, a John Maxwell Team member.

Leadership Brunswick County is a collaborative program of the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, and Southport Oak Island Chamber of Commerce-Welcome Center. Over the coming months, participants will experience Brunswick County from new perspectives while building relationships, strengthening their leadership skills, and gaining a deeper understanding of the communities they serve.

Congratulations to the Leadership Brunswick County Class of 2026–2027! We’re excited to follow their journey over the next nine months.

Brunswick Education & Workforce Collaborative

The Brunswick Education & Workforce Collaborative (BEWC) is bringing Brunswick County Schools, our local Chambers, businesses, and community partners together to strengthen connections between education and workforce development in Brunswick County.

The Collaborative is focusing on opportunities to connect students with our local business community, including internships and Work-Based Learning, while helping businesses better understand the programs and resources available through Brunswick County Schools.

As part of that connection with our schools, we’re also sharing information about the 2026 Brunswick County Schools Bond Referendum. Brunswick County Schools has created a resource where residents can review the bond proposal, FAQs, project information, and other details before the November 3 referendum.

Learn more about the 2026 BCS School Bond:
www.bcswan.net/school-board/2026bond

Suds of Love Donation Drop-Off

Suds of Love donation drop-off

The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce is now a designated, ongoing donation drop-off location for Suds of Love Truck, a local nonprofit providing free laundry services, showers, hygiene supplies, and other basic necessities to unhoused and underserved neighbors throughout our community.

With school back in session, Suds of Love is seeing an increased need for everyday essentials. If you’re able to add an item or two to your next shopping trip, every donation can make a difference.

Items Being Collected:

Laundry detergent • Dryer sheets • Towels & washcloths • Full-size body wash • Full-size shampoo & conditioner • Toothpaste & toothbrushes • Full-size deodorant • Full-size lotion • Feminine hygiene products (panty liners & pads) • New socks

Donation Drop-Off:

Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce
112 Pine Street
Shallotte, NC 28470

Donations can be dropped off anytime. If the office is closed, simply place your items in the gray bin labeled “Donation Drop-Off.”

There is no deadline to donate, and we’re proud to serve as an ongoing collection location to help Suds of Love continue supporting neighbors throughout Brunswick County.

Women in Business Save the Dates

2026 Women in Business save-the-date schedule

Mark your calendars for the remaining 2026 Women in Business events. Each gathering is designed to bring women together through networking, professional development, and meaningful connections within our business community.

Whether you’re joining us for a monthly meeting, our shopping event, a featured speaker, or the Women of Impact Awards, we hope you’ll save these dates and be part of another great year of Women in Business.

The Women in Business program is proudly supported by our Program Sponsors, First Bank and Novant Health.

NC Oyster Festival

North Carolina Oyster Festival

Mark your calendars! The 45th Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival returns to Ocean Isle Beach, October 16–18, 2026, for another unforgettable weekend of live music, delicious food, shopping, family activities, and community fun. The weekend kicks off with Community Night on Friday, October 16, from 6:00–8:00 PM, featuring live music by The Sea Cruz Band.

As we prepare for one of Brunswick County’s largest annual events, there are several ways to get involved. We’re currently looking for volunteers to help throughout the festival, and businesses are invited to become Banner Sponsors, giving their brand high-visibility exposure to thousands of festival attendees while supporting this long-standing community tradition.

Volunteer Registration:
https://form.jotform.com/260133740565150

Become a Banner Sponsor:
https://www.jotform.com/form/260134358680154

Thank you for helping make the 2026 North Carolina Oyster Festival another memorable celebration for our community and visitors alike.

New Members

We’re excited to welcome a great group of new members who joined the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce in August!