St.Marys Mainstreet DDA

Podcast Show NotesGet ’N Your Business Podcast — Episode 91Guest: Candace Pullum, St. Marys Main Street DirectorHost: Allison Shores, Camden County Chamber of CommerceIn this episode of the Get ’N Your Business Podcast, host Allison Shores sits down with Candace Pullum, the St. Marys Main Street Director, to talk about everything happening in downtown St. Marys—from supporting local businesses to organizing community events that bring residents and visitors together.Candace shares how the Main Street program works behind the scenes to strengthen downtown, assist business owners, and help connect entrepreneurs with the right resources. She also explains the city’s new online business license portal, which simplifies the process for business owners applying for or renewing their occupational tax licenses.The conversation highlights how collaboration between merchants, volunteers, city boards, and community leaders continues to transform St. Marys into a thriving waterfront destination. From markets and festivals to family-friendly events, the downtown district continues to grow while maintaining its unique coastal charm.Listeners also get a preview of several exciting spring events happening in St. Marys, including the monthly Alive After Five, the Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt, a Culture Driven car show, and the kickoff of the Music in the Park concert series. The episode wraps up with a reminder to grab tickets for Taste of Camden, returning to Orange Hall this April.Key Topics CoveredThe role of the St. Marys Main Street ProgramHow the city is making it easier to start and run a businessThe new online portal for business licenses and renewalsSupporting and connecting local entrepreneursThe growth and energy of downtown St. MarysHow merchants and volunteers help power community eventsEvents MentionedCommunity Yard Sale & Sidewalk Sales – March 7Alive After Five – Monthly Downtown EventGlow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt – March 21Culture Driven Waterfront Car Show – AprilMusic in the Park – Begins April 11Taste of Camden – April 19 at Orange HallResources & LinksCamden County Chamber of Commercehttps://camdenchamber.comSt. Marys Main Street (Candace Pullum)[email protected] to ActionSubscribe to the Get ’N Your Business Podcast to hear more conversations with local entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators across Camden County.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a 5-star review and share it with someone who loves supporting local businesses.Don’t forget to grab your tickets for Taste of Camden — April 19.#GetNYourBusiness #CamdenChamber #StMarysGA #DowntownStMarys #CamdenCountyGA #SupportLocal #TasteOfCamden