MaKayla Esthetics Bringing Elevated Beauty and Esthetic Services to Bellefontaine
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 [...]
Woman-Owned Bradford Plumbing & Drain Opens in Downtown Bellefontaine
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 [...]
Jason Duff Named Local Champion of the Year, Small Nation Receives Merit Award at Ohio Economic Development Association Awards
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 [...]
Dollar for Dolly Turns Downtown Placemaking into Support for Logan County Children
September 25, 2026 - What began as a new placemaking feature in Downtown Bellefontaine quickly became something much more. On September 25th and 26th, Small Nation partnered with United Way of Logan County and The Hanger Boutique to host the [...]
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 [...]
Express Employment Professionals Expanding to Downtown Bellefontaine
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 [...]