Small Nation to Co-Host National Rural Economic Developers Association Regional Event
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, [...]
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 [...]
Small Nation Welcomes Carol Hayward, Strengthening Customer Experience and Storage Operations
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 [...]
The Next Chapter Bookstore Opens in Downtown Bellefontaine’s Main Street Marketplace
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 [...]
Glam & Glow Beauty Bar Brings High-End Salon Experience to Rainbow Row Bellefontaine
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 [...]
Small Nation Attends OEDA Annual Summit, Recognized as Finalist for Excellence in Place-Based Development Award
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 [...]