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Greater Ohio Policy Center’s Reinvention Cities Network Roundtable

August 2026 – More than 30 community and economic development leaders from across Ohio gathered in downtown Bellefontaine on August 19th for the Greater Ohio Policy Center’s Reinvention Cities Network Roundtable, hosted by Small Nation at the Syndicate.

The roundtable brought together representatives from communities including Mansfield, Sandusky, Piqua, Youngstown, and others, alongside organizations including Heritage Ohio, the […]

Greater Ohio Policy Center’s Reinvention Cities Network Roundtablesn_admin2026-09-02T18:00:10-04:00

Rural Leaders Gather in Ohio to Explore Strategies for Growth, Collaboration, and Community Revitalization

June 2026 – Rural economic development professionals from across the country gathered in Marysville and Bellefontaine on June 16-17 for the National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA) Regional Event, Making Regional Impact Through Rural Routes: Rural Strategies for Destination Development.

The event welcomed approximately 40 attendees […]

Rural Leaders Gather in Ohio to Explore Strategies for Growth, Collaboration, and Community Revitalizationsn_admin2026-06-26T19:27:15-04:00

Bellefontaine’s Opera Block to Become Hub for Rural Innovation, Small Business Growth

Columbus, Ohio – The Opera Block in downtown Bellefontaine, Ohio, will receive a $2.17 million redevelopment led by Small Nation, aided by a JobsOhio Vibrant Community Grant. The project will turn the 17,850 square feet area into a mixed-use space, including co-working, retail, office space, and more.

The […]

Bellefontaine’s Opera Block to Become Hub for Rural Innovation, Small Business Growthsn_admin2026-03-06T12:42:03-05:00

The New Bellefontaine: Locals Bring New Life to Small Town Through Downtown Rejuvenation

By Walker Evans

Renovated historic apartment buildings, hip local restaurants, quaint boutique stores and even a coworking spot and axe-throwing venue. No, we’re not talking about the Short North or Easton Town Center or Bridge Park in Dublin. This is what you’ll find if you make a 60-minute drive northwest to Bellefontaine, Ohio (pop. 14,115).

Over the past decade, a dedicated group […]

The New Bellefontaine: Locals Bring New Life to Small Town Through Downtown Rejuvenationsn_admin2022-10-12T16:53:39-04:00

The home décor shop is cozy and comfortable, eclectic and inviting. Kind of country … but cooler

Step into Just U’NeeQ in downtown Bellefontaine and you’ll discover a warm and welcoming space with a charming farmhouse flair. The home décor shop is cozy and comfortable, eclectic and inviting. Kind of country … but cooler.

The aptly named shop is indeed unique. It offers everything from handcrafted wooden “welcome” posts to whimsical artwork of […]

The home décor shop is cozy and comfortable, eclectic and inviting. Kind of country … but coolersn_admin2020-10-13T14:13:18-04:00

Wagler Badenhop: Helping Businesses Weather the COVID Storm

Small-town love. Farm-bred beliefs. And a keen sense of what makes a business work … even in the worst of times.

Those are some of the key values that Eli Wagler and Jacob Badenhop have relied on to help small business owners in Bellefontaine weather the COVID-19 storm.

The two long-time friends and colleagues own Wagler […]

Wagler Badenhop: Helping Businesses Weather the COVID Stormsn_admin2020-09-11T17:00:28-04:00

Hannah’s Honey featured in World Famous Pizzeria specialty pizza

In downtown Bellefontaine, an award-winning pizzeria is pairing unique and unlikely ingredients to create one of its most popular specialty pizzas called The Main Event. But the pizza itself reflects another unique pairing: two very different young women business owners whose combined efforts result in the distinctively sweet-and-spicy offering.

There’s Brittany Saxton, mom of three kids […]

Hannah’s Honey featured in World Famous Pizzeria specialty pizzasn_admin2020-09-08T17:31:04-04:00

Shop, Eat, Explore, Repeat: Olde Mint Antiques

We’re big on small towns here. We find them to have something unique that draws you in, that makes you wonder what drives the town and gives passion to the people, that compels you to get to know their heart and soul. These small towns share one fundamental element: local businesses. From the food to the shopping to the attractions […]

Shop, Eat, Explore, Repeat: Olde Mint Antiquessn_admin2020-08-24T09:14:51-04:00

The Syndicate

Back in the day, folks in Bellefontaine picked up the newspaper – plus a little gossip, some penny candy and maybe a magazine or two – at Jackson’s News Stand. The iconic gathering place was eventually shuttered and torn down, but a brand-new spot for people to come together is now opening its doors on the same downtown corner. Fittingly […]

The Syndicatesn_admin2020-08-24T09:02:35-04:00

Downtown Belle’s Bellefontaine Cuisine Experience

If you’ve been a tourist before, no matter in big cities or small towns, you know that crucial question you must always ask—”where do the locals eat?” Whether it’s the gas station attendant or a passerby on the street, you need a local to relay you the intel. You need to find out what’s hot and what’s not and where […]

Downtown Belle’s Bellefontaine Cuisine Experiencesn_admin2020-08-18T12:55:48-04:00

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