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Marketplace Welcomes New Home of Honestly Clean Premier Cleaning Service

January 6, 2023 – The new year brings a new business to the Main Street Marketplace in Downtown Bellefontaine. On Tuesday, January 3rd, Honestly Clean moved into their first office space, bringing their premier cleaning services to the downtown community.

In 2018, Owner Misti Smith began the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace program as a […]

Marketplace Welcomes New Home of Honestly Clean Premier Cleaning Service2023-03-09T10:00:37-05:00

Cameron Saylor Joins Small Nation as New Staff Accountant


December 20, 2022 – Small Nation recently welcomed Cameron Saylor as the new Staff Accountant for the team beginning December 12th, 2022.

Cameron joins Small Nation coming from a background in accounting and bookkeeping. With a degree in accounting from Bluffton University, he previously held positions as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Supervisor at […]

Cameron Saylor Joins Small Nation as New Staff Accountant2022-12-20T15:58:05-05:00

Small Nation to speak at Public Relations Society of America International Conference in Dallas, Texas

Ann Donnelly Hamilton, Jason Duff, and Dr. Alisa Agozzino

November 8, 2022 – Small Nation Founder and CEO Jason Duff has been selected to speak at the annual Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Conference at the Gaylord Texas Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas on November 14th, 2022.

Celebrating PRSA’s 75th […]

Small Nation to speak at Public Relations Society of America International Conference in Dallas, Texas2022-12-20T16:01:16-05:00

Popular Lima Boutique, Simply Torn, Opening Expansion in Downtown Bellefontaine

Friday, October 7, 2022 – Friday, October 7, will not only bring the annual Pumpkin Walk to town, but will also unveil Bellefontaine’s newest boutique, Simply Torn.

Now in her sixth year in the fashion industry, Lauren Stepleton’s original store opened in Lima, Ohio. The success of the location has gone so well that […]

Popular Lima Boutique, Simply Torn, Opening Expansion in Downtown Bellefontaine2022-12-20T16:01:02-05:00

Farm Charm Bringing Vintage Handmade and Home Décor to Opera Block

September 30, 2022 – Farm Charm has been a long running staple of Downtown Bellefontaine for years. Owner Barb Cooper has been in the antique and retail industry for almost 10 years, starting as a vendor at various fairs, festivals, and markets around Logan and Champaign County. Barb started with booths in Huckleberry’s […]

Farm Charm Bringing Vintage Handmade and Home Décor to Opera Block2022-12-20T16:00:50-05:00

Destination Chocolate and Gift Store, Queen of Hearts, Opening Soon in the Historic Opera Block

September 9, 2022 – Shary Duff is no stranger to the Downtown Bellefontaine retail scene. For over fifteen years, she owned and operated Peach Tree Books & Company, a destination boutique in itself that featured lines such as Waterford Crystal, Swarovski, and Vera Bradley. After stepping back from retail for a few years, […]

Destination Chocolate and Gift Store, Queen of Hearts, Opening Soon in the Historic Opera Block2022-12-20T16:01:52-05:00

Rainbow Row Bellefontaine, a Colorful, Creative Art & Retail District, Coming to Downtown Bellefontaine

August 25, 2022 – Small Nation is pleased to introduce its newest project, Rainbow Row Bellefontaine, located at 114-122 Chillicothe Avenue. The group of five brick buildings and seven loft apartments will pay homage to Charleston, South Carolina’s Rainbow Row that includes 13 […]

Rainbow Row Bellefontaine, a Colorful, Creative Art & Retail District, Coming to Downtown Bellefontaine2022-08-25T16:37:10-04:00

Glitter & Grit at the Opera Newest Retail Shop in the Historic Opera Block

On August 5th, in collaboration with First Friday’s Art and Wine Walk in Downtown Bellefontaine, you’ll see a little more glitter at 129 S. Main St. Downtown’s newest retail shop, Glitter & Grit at the Opera, opened its doors for the first time during the festive occasion for locals and visitors with the […]

Glitter & Grit at the Opera Newest Retail Shop in the Historic Opera Block2022-10-11T12:17:12-04:00

Meraki Soul Photography Opening Soon, to Offer Specialty Services and Space for Local Photographers

In September, Meraki Soul Photography will be opening its doors as a brand-new photography studio space in Downtown Bellefontaine. Owner Ashleigh Jenkins will be opening her photography studio at 139 ½ S Main Street above popular axe throwing destination Axe Ventura.

Ashleigh got started in photography six years ago as a hobby, capturing […]

Meraki Soul Photography Opening Soon, to Offer Specialty Services and Space for Local Photographers2022-07-29T14:51:40-04:00

Unboxed Boutique to Expand by Opening Second Retail Store in Downtown Bellefontaine

In late summer, Bellefontaine’s newest clothing boutique will open its doors at 127 West Columbus Ave. unboxed boutique, owned by Nicolette Winner, will open its second location, bringing nearly a decade of experience to the retail field. This new venue sits appropriately amongst local favorites, Undertone Beauty Bar and the soon-to-open Simply Torn […]

Unboxed Boutique to Expand by Opening Second Retail Store in Downtown Bellefontaine2022-08-09T10:13:25-04:00
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