Business owners deal with changing downtown landscape

Prima Dora co-owners, from left, Melody English, Alan Barnette and Nathan English stand inside their new space on the Square. Photo by Abbey Archer
Prima Dora co-owners, from left, Melody English, Alan Barnette and Nathan English stand inside their new space on the Square. Photo by Abbey Archer

As the heart of Georgetown continues to evolve, small business owners find themselves navigating both opportunities and challenges in the increasingly competitive downtown real estate and commerce environment. 

While storefronts in downtown Georgetown can be slow to change hands, real estate agent Annette Montgomery said the market is “pretty hot.” 

“People reach out to me, probably one or…