St.Marys Mainstreet DDA
🎙️ Podcast Recap
Get ’N Your Business Podcast — Episode 91
Guest: Candace Pullum, St. Marys Main Street Director
In Episode 91, host Alison Shores welcomes Candace Pullum, the driving force behind many of the initiatives happening in downtown St. Marys. Candace shares how the Main Street program supports local businesses, improves the downtown experience, and works closely with the community to keep St. Marys vibrant and growing.
One of the biggest updates discussed is the new streamlined online portal for business licenses and renewals, making it easier than ever for entrepreneurs to open or operate a business in St. Marys. Candace explains how the goal is to improve customer service and remove barriers for business owners looking to invest in the community.
The conversation also dives into the many events and programs bringing life to downtown St. Marys, including the popular Alive After Five monthly event featuring live music, food trucks, vendors, and the unique Sip & Save cup program, which allows visitors to browse downtown shops while enjoying a drink from participating locations.
Candace highlights the incredible collaboration between merchants, volunteers, and city boards that make these events possible. From the Saturday Community Market at Orange Hall to the Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt, downtown St. Marys continues to create opportunities for residents and visitors to connect and experience the charm of the waterfront community.
The episode also previews a busy spring lineup including a Culture Driven waterfront car show, Music in the Park concerts, and the highly anticipated Taste of Camden event returning to Orange Hall.
Episode Highlights
St. Marys’ new online business license portal simplifying the process for entrepreneurs
The impact of the Main Street program in supporting downtown businesses
How Alive After Five brings live music, vendors, and community energy downtown
The Sip & Save cup program encouraging shopping and local exploration
Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt with more than 15,000 eggs at Waterfront Park
Saturday Community Market happening weekly at Orange Hall
Upcoming Culture Driven waterfront car show
Music in the Park free concert series kicking off April 11
Behind the scenes of moving Taste of Camden to Orange Hall
The power of community collaboration and volunteer boards in St. Marys
📅 Upcoming Events Mentioned
Community Yard Sale & Sidewalk Sales – March 7
Alive After Five – Monthly Downtown Event
Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt – March 21
Waterfront Car Show (Culture Driven) – April
Music in the Park – Begins April 11
Taste of Camden – April 19
Call to Action
✔️ Subscribe to the Get ’N Your Business Podcast for new episodes every Week featuring local entrepreneurs and community leaders.
🎟️ Grab your tickets for Taste of Camden — April 19
👉 Visit tasteofcamden.com
🎶 Come experience Alive After Five in Downtown St. Marys
Interested in participating as a vendor, musician, or food truck?
📧 Email: mainstreet@stmarysga.gov stmarysmainstreet.com
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