June 18, 2025 – Small Nation Founder & CEO Jason Duff and team member Ann Donnelly Hamilton will travel to Great Falls, Montana, next week to attend the 2025 Rural Retreat: Rural Recharged, hosted by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
The three-day gathering, held in the city known as the […]
June 10, 2025 – A new concept aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses will open its doors soon in Downtown Bellefontaine. Proof. is a modern pop-up shop space located at Rainbow Row Bellefontaine, offering short-term, move-in-ready retail opportunities for makers, artists, startups, contractors, and brands.
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May 6, 2025 – A long-awaited addition to Uptown Marysville’s event scene has arrived with the opening of the Luminary Event Space, a premier venue designed for memorable gatherings and celebrations. Located at 129 N. Main Street, the Luminary is situated in the lower level of BUILD Cowork + Space Marysville, […]
April 29, 2025 – Volunteers gathered downtown on Tuesday, April 22, to take part in the third Downtown Bellefontaine Spring Cleaning, held in celebration of Earth Day. The event was a coordinated effort between Small Nation, the City of Bellefontaine, and the Downtown Bellefontaine Partnership, bringing together residents, businesses, and community partners […]
April 24, 2025 – Jason Duff, Founder and CEO of Small Nation, will serve as the keynote speaker at the upcoming New York State City/County Management Association (NYSCMA) Annual Conference, taking place April 30 through May 2 at the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, New York. The keynote will be on Thursday, […]
March 27, 2025 – The Refurbishing Gallery, a new home for high-quality refurbished furniture and custom restoration services, is now open at 301 W Columbus Ave in Downtown Bellefontaine. Owner Drew Nye celebrated the grand opening on Monday, March 17th, bringing a fresh and unique shopping experience to the community.
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March 21, 2025 – Small Nation Founder and CEO Jason Duff has recently been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Entrepreneurs’ Center (EC), a Dayton-based venture development organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of entrepreneurial businesses. In this role, Duff will bring his […]
March 20, 2025 – Small Nation recently welcomed Brianna Lewis as Assistant Community Manager of BUILD Cowork + Space Marysville. Brianna joined the team on March 3rd and brings a strong background in customer service, sales, and community engagement to her new role. In this role, Brianna will also serve as […]
March 11, 2025 – The historic Grace A.M.E. Church, a cornerstone of downtown Bellefontaine’s history since the late 1800s, is set to begin a new chapter. Small Nation and Brittany Saxton, owner of Six Hundred Downtown, have partnered to acquire and renovate the property at 233 S. Main St., transforming it […]
February 26, 2025 – Wild Mushroom Tattoos, a female-owned and operated tattoo studio, is set to open its doors at 114 W. Chillicothe Ave. in Rainbow Row Bellefontaine on February 28, 2025. The new studio marks an expansion for the business, which was originally established in Urbana in 2022.
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