Episode Details

In this episode of the Get ’N Your Business Podcast, host Alison Shores from the Camden County Chamber of Commerce packs the studio with community champions to spotlight the impact of one powerhouse entrepreneur: Dan Black. Dan—owner of Wee Pub, Avant Catering, co-owner of Firefly Taco Cantina, and formerly Angel’s Cafe—joins Alison alongside Candace Pullum from the City of St. Marys DDA/Main Street and Jaime Foddrell from Sysco to share how collaboration, hospitality, and hometown pride are reshaping Camden County’s food and event scene.

Together, they walk through Dan’s “bartender to bar owner” journey, the evolution of Wee Pub, the elevated dining and vibe at Firefly, the growth of Avant Catering and Amelia Events, and the intentional way these businesses invest back into the community—from jobs for local youth to marquee events like Taste of Camden, Cinco de Mayo 5K, weddings, and downtown experiences in St. Marys. The conversation highlights how strong partnerships between small businesses, suppliers, and city leadership are creating a thriving, welcoming destination that locals are proud to call home.

Full Show Notes

https://camdenchamber.com/getnyour-bis/mcgarveys-wee-pub-south

⏱️ Chapter Markers

0:00 – Welcome & Chairman’s Circle sponsor shoutout

0:56 – Full house intro: Dan, Candace & Jaime in studio 2:00 – Bartender-to-bar-owner: The Wee Pub origin story

3:59 – Surviving highs, lows & growth at Wee Pub

5:21 – New lease, new menu, new POS: Wee Pub’s next 5 years

6:15 – Sy