<![CDATA[PLEASURE ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - WEN Blog]]>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:47:42 -0400EditMySite<![CDATA[2026 Kick-Off Was a blast!]]>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:42:59 GMThttps://www.pleasureislandnc.org/wen-blog/2026-kick-off-was-a-blastWhat a great kick-off to W.E.N 2026! Thank you to everyone that attended...and participated with passion sharing YOUR focus for this year! We gathered a LOT of seeds to plant for the future, we hope you did too! Special thanks to Oceanside Art and Gifts for the beautiful raffle prize!
]]><![CDATA[W.E.N announces 2026 Theme - 'Planting Seeds for the Future']]>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:53:50 GMThttps://www.pleasureislandnc.org/wen-blog/wen-announces-2026-theme-planting-seeds-for-the-futureThe first event of 2026, save the date!
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]]><![CDATA[S.C.O.R.E is a great resource for women business owners]]>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:29:32 GMThttps://www.pleasureislandnc.org/wen-blog/score-is-a-great-resource-for-women-business-ownersFREE recorded webinar
Loans, Grants and Other Funding Options for Women-Owned Businesses

One hour online course
In this webinar, you'll learn about the funding landscape for women-owned businesses, including traditional bank loans, SBA options, crowdfunding strategies, grants, and much more. ​
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]]><![CDATA[Paving The Way As A Woman and Finding Inspiration - A Panel Discussion Brunch with WEN]]>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:14:53 GMThttps://www.pleasureislandnc.org/wen-blog/paving-the-way-as-a-woman-and-finding-inspiration-a-panel-discussion-brunch-with-wen
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]]><![CDATA[Pickleball...It's a thing]]>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:55:47 GMThttps://www.pleasureislandnc.org/wen-blog/pickleballits-a-thing
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So many great resources available online from S.C.OR.E...
We threw in earbuds, multi-tasked, and @SueBZimmerman made us smart!
Free Webinar - click to listen
]]><![CDATA[Our Next Event]]>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:45:42 GMThttps://www.pleasureislandnc.org/wen-blog/our-next-eventAre you a pickleballer?
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]]><![CDATA[Our First Pop-Up Community Service!]]>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:12:06 GMThttps://www.pleasureislandnc.org/wen-blog/our-first-pop-up-community-serviceIt was a short time together, but great catch up during the teamwork sweeping the mats at Carolina Beach! We even met a new friend, another volunteer for the day, Shari! We're always happy to help Ocean Cure keeping the beach available to all! Planning another Pop-Up in August, drop your suggestions in the comments below!
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WEN NEWSLETTER by Jackie Marketing
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WEN NEWSLETTER 2 by Jackie Wikander
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