October 22, 2026 – A new destination for beauty and self-care is now open in Bellefontaine. MaKayla Esthetics at the Ivory House, owned by MaKayla Roesser, officially opened September 27 at 661 S. Main Street, offering a range of esthetic and beauty services in a welcoming, elevated environment.
For Roesser, […]
October 15, 2026 – When a pipe bursts, a drain backs up or a plumbing problem suddenly appears, waiting until Monday morning isn’t always an option. That’s exactly the kind of problem that inspired Meg Hyden to start Bradford Plumbing & Drain LLC, a new woman-owned business now open in Downtown Bellefontaine.[…]
October 8, 2026 – Small Nation and its founder, Jason Duff, have been recognized by the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) for their contributions to economic development, community revitalization and marketing in Ohio.
The awards were presented Thursday, October 8, during OEDA’s 2026 Annual Summit. Duff was named Local Champion of the […]
July 31, 2026 – Express Employment Professionals, the nationally recognized staffing and workforce solutions company, is becoming the newest tenant at the Main Street Marketplace. The company will open its new Bellefontaine office in Suite 106 at 130 S. Main Street in late July, expanding its services throughout Logan County […]
July 8, 2026 — Small Nation founder and CEO Jason Duff will serve as a keynote speaker at the 2026 Ohio Conference on Travel, taking place October 7-9 at Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio. The Ohio Conference on Travel is the state’s premier gathering of tourism professionals, bringing together destination marketing organizations, […]
June 8, 2026 – Small Nation is proud to co-host the National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA) Regional Event on June 16-17, 2026, welcoming rural economic development professionals from across the country to Union and Logan counties for two days of learning, collaboration, and […]
January 6, 2026 – BUILD Cowork + Space and COMSTOR Self-Storage, community-driven brands operated under the Small Nation umbrella, are pleased to welcome Carol Hayward to the team. Carol brings a diverse professional background rooted in customer service excellence, real estate, office management, and self-storage operations – experience that […]
November 17, 2025 – Downtown Bellefontaine has a new story to tell. The Next Chapter Bookstore, a locally owned and family-operated shop specializing in used books, has officially opened its doors inside the Main Street Marketplace at 130 S. Main Street, Suite B103.
Founded by […]
October 28, 2025 – Downtown Bellefontaine has welcomed a new addition to its growing beauty and wellness scene. Glam & Glow Beauty Bar, owned by local entrepreneur and licensed cosmetologist Yaxaira Hisey, opened Saturday at 118 W. Chillicothe Ave. in Rainbow Row Bellefontaine. The new salon joins a dynamic collection of locally […]
October 21, 2025 – The Small Nation team attended the 2025 Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) Annual Summit in downtown Akron last week, where they were recognized as a finalist for the Excellence in Place-Based Development Award. The Summit brought together more than 500 economic development professionals from across the state […]