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City Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday Dec. 24-26
City of Camden offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Thursday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Trash pickup schedule will remain as usual. The Finance office will reopen for regular business hours on Friday, Dec. 27. The Clerk of Court and Permitting offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 23 through Friday, Dec. 27. Tickets may be paid here. Please use the online permit portal for permit and inspection requests. We wish everyone a safe and peaceful Christmas!
Experience Growth
Welcome to Camden, SC. Where hospitality and history mix with an entrepreneurial spirit to create a brighter future; where preservation meets progress. Whether you are operating an existing business or planning to open a new one in the City of Camden, our team is here to provide you with the services and resources you need to succeed.
We’re committed to creating economic opportunities.
Helpful Links for Businesses
Looking for grants or funding? Need to apply for or update your business license? Need some data to evaluate the market for potential expansion?
We’ve got you covered with some helpful links to the most important information you need to get started or keep growing.
Business Start-Up Checklist
Economic Development Incentives
Market Information
Helpful Forms
Camden’s business team has put together all the regulations, requirements, licenses and forms in one simple place, so you can spend less time with paperwork and more time growing.
Our Stories
“My vision for historic downtown Camden is that when anyone comes through – whether it be locals, visitors for events, or just passing through – they will feel that southern hospitality.”
– Jessica Faile Thomas
The Edge of Broad Street
The Camden Business Team
Planning & Development
Shawn Putnam
putnam@camdensc.org
803-432-2421
Finance
Stephanie Bowers
sbowers@camdensc.org
803-432-2421
Community Development Coordinator
Kat Spadacenta
kspadacenta@camdensc.org
803-432-2421 x1153
Fire Marshal
Eddie Gardner
egardner@camdensc.org
803-425-6040