The Swell
Photo: the 2025 Women's Luncheon, the event that became The Swell
When
March 2027
Exact date coming soon
Where
Venue TBD
Announced with registration
In the room
50+
Women in Outer Banks business
Tickets
Coming soon
2026 was $75 members, $100 future members
The day
A morning built for doing, not just listening
The Swell grew out of the Chamber's long-running Women's Luncheon. In 2026 it became a full morning of professional development: less sitting and listening, more doing. Here is how last year's day ran. The 2027 program is in the works.
Coffee and the Skills & Connection Market Resource tables hosted by local women in business
Interactive Skills Lab Guided networking circles, then practice for the hard conversations at work
Luncheon Lunch and table conversation
Rooted & Rising panel A candid, moderated conversation with local women leaders
Mini education series Short, practical talks to take back to work
Bonus last year: professional headshots on site.
Last year at The Swell
Friday, March 6, 2026 · Jennette's Pier
The panel: moderated by Jill Turner of Dixie 105.7, with Lynne Miles (Outer Banks Health), Elisabeth Silverthorne (Beach Food Pantry), Bobbie Stager (Waveriders Coffee Deli & Market) and Monica Thibodeau (Carolina Designs Realty).
Workshops: "Common Ground to New Ground" networking circles and "Say It With Confidence."
Lunch: Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe.
Sponsorships
Put your business in front of the women leading the Outer Banks
Right for retail, wellness, hospitality, and employers recruiting women into leadership. Every sponsor is included in the Chamber's emails, website and social posts for The Swell.
Event add-ons
Own one part of the day.
Panel Sponsor
$750
3 admissions. Your logo on the panel backdrop during the panel, on signage and in the program. 4 available.
Reserve →Hydration Station
$350
Your logo on the hydration station signage. Includes admission. 1 available.
Reserve →Prices are member rates. Not a member? You can still sponsor. Call Kelly for non-member rates.
To reserve, contact Kelly Allman at 252.441.8144 or [email protected].
Good to know
Quick answers
Who is it for?
Women in business across the Outer Banks, at any stage: owners, managers, team leads and those just getting started.
When do tickets go on sale?
Early 2027, once the date and venue are set. Get on the update list and you'll hear first.
Do I need to be a member?
No. Everyone is welcome, and members get the lower ticket price.
Is this the Women's Luncheon?
Yes. The Swell is the Women's Luncheon, reimagined in 2026 with workshops, a market and a panel. Lunch was part of the 2026 day too.
Can my business host a table?
Yes. Sponsor the Vendor Market, or check the box on the update form and we'll follow up about market tables.
Want to speak or lead a workshop?
Tell us on the update form. Advocate sponsors also lead a workshop.
Be in the room this March
Questions? Contact James Kahle at [email protected] or call the Chamber at 252.441.8144.
