How Downtown DeLand Became a Model Main Street | Tracey Word Interview

Let's Bee Real with Bee Powell by Bee Powell

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In this episode of ๐˜“๐˜ฆ๐˜ตโ€™๐˜ด ๐˜‰๐˜ฆ ๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ญ, Bee Powell sits down with ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ, owner of ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐˜† ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€ in Downtown DeLand and former President of ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ, to talk about what it really takes to run a small retail businessโ€”and why shopping local matters more than ever.Tracey shares how she transitioned from criminal justice to boutique ownership, how Downtown DeLand became one of Floridaโ€™s oldest and most respected Main Street programs, and what small business owners learned during the challenges of 2020.

From creative Facebook Live sales and candle deliveries during shutdowns to building a people-first retail experience, this episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, community leaders, and anyone who believes in supporting local business.

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Tracey WordPretty Little Things DeLandDowntown DeLand FloridaMainStreet DeLandShop Local Movementwomen entrepreneurs Floridasmall retail business ownerhistoric downtown revitalizationDeLand small businessFlorida Main Street program
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