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 History

PictureRobert Cronly Plummer. Photo courtesy Elaine Henson

​The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1937 with Robert Cronly Plummer serving as the first President. Robert was the son of Carolina Beach's very first Mayor, John W. Plummer. The Chamber, then called the Carolina Beach Chamber of Commerce, was formed as a non-profit, membership-based organization with a focus on the business community of the island. 


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The Carolina Beach Chamber of Commerce held meetings in various businesses around town. On May 17, 1939, the board held the first meeting of the year at the Palais Royal Hotel, what is now the Carolina Beach Boardwalk area. At the time, it was the largest and most enthusiastic meeting the Chamber had to date with the new officers and Robert Conly Plummer leading the way.

​By the 1950's, the Chamber of Commerce had an office located at what is now Winner Drive, across from the yacht basin. 

​During the 1970's, the moniker "Pleasure Island" was adopted by the Chamber of Commerce, inspired by realtors who wanted to connect the 5 beaches; Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, Hanby Beach, Wilmington Beach and Carolina Beach to make it easier for local realtors to sell property in the area and less confusing for the potential buyers. Thus, the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce was formed. 

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Although the Chamber has gone through name and location changes throughout it's 75 years, the focus has always remained on advocating for the business community on and off of Pleasure Island.
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Photo courtesy of the Hugh Morton Collection, Wilson Library UNC.
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The Chamber of Commerce building on Winner drive. Circa 1954, Hurricane Hazel. Photo courtesy of the Hugh Morton Collection, Wilson Library UNC.
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