Meet the Speakers: Terrand Smith

Terrand Smith is the founder and CEO of Chicago-based 37 Oaks Consulting. Smith mobilizes multiple pop-up events in shopping centers as well as in under-utilized retail storefronts.

Her SOKONI concept has honed an omni-channel platform that brings together entrepreneurs and artisans from local Chicago neighborhoods as well as national brands under one physical and digital roof. Smith often staffs pop-ups in concert with the Chicago Workforce Partnership to encourage young people to enter retail careers.

Smith launched her consultancy because she realized local retailers and local brands were primed to drive significant impacts on the economy.

At Ancillary Retail Expo 2020, Smith will discuss how pop-up retail intersects with community engagement — and how property owners and tenants can work together to create successful concepts.

After her session, attendees will understand:

• the opportunity and value in using different pop-up models to occupy vacant spaces
• how to cultivate tenants from new markets / develop a tenant pipeline
• how to encourage local businesses and community development

Smith is also looking forward to networking with and learning from other attendees. "I hope to collect new insights, best practices and different concepts to help revitalize communities and stimulate local economic growth through retail," she says. She's also looking forward to the food and live jazz in New Orleans!

Early Bird Rate Ends in 2 Weeks

Register for the early bird rate by Sept. 30 at www.ancillaryretail.com/expo2020

Looking to maximize your exposure? Exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Terri Kelly at tkelly@francemediainc.com or 781-724-0159 for current exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities.

Speakers confirmed as of Sept. 18

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