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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leadership Ohio, the state’s first and most prestigious statewide leadership program, will be in Downtown Bellefontaine on Friday, July 22, to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a signature event focused on the revitalization of small-town Ohio. Small Nation will host Leadership Ohio Fellows and alumni from across the state for a full day […]
The Craft Emporium, Downtown Bellefontaine’s first retail craft beer store, is opening its doors in the Fall 2022, offering a unique niche in Ohio’s most loveable downtown. With the craft and microbeer movement growing in popularity, owner and founder Brian Harmon wants to bring a location where connoisseurs and those […]
Last week, Small Nation hosted dozens of realtors from around the country for a downtown revitalization mastermind workshop in Downtown Bellefontaine. Members and clients of Platform Marketing, a real estate marketing consulting agency, visited Bellefontaine for a multi-day workshop focused on real estate investment ideas, redevelopment, and local marketing models specifically for […]
Keyne Strickland joined the leasing and property management team at Small Nation in February 2022. Keyne helps to prospect for new tenants, works with new clients to develop their spaces, and helps to manage communications with partners and vendors. He also helps with day-to-day management of Small Nation properties.
He comes to Small Nation from DHS […]
Salon Platinum 121, Downtown Bellefontaine’s newest salon, will open its doors on April 1st, as a sanctuary for those wanting to experience a relaxing, pampering environment with a wide array of beauty services.
Heather Henry, owner, always had a dream after completing beauty school to open a location of her own where guests of […]
COMSTOR Outdoor, Small Nation’s outdoor advertising division, recently added Mike Hibner as the new Sales Manager for the team beginning January 3rd, 2022.
Mike comes to COMSTOR with an extensive sales history including as the landscape director at Dues Nursery in Celina and as a sales consultant for Midstates Recreation, covering 29 counties in […]
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted visited Downtown Bellefontaine on Wednesday, January 19, to tour downtown businesses with Small Nation Founder and CEO Jason Duff. The Lieutenant Governor visited businesses such as Small Nation’s coworking facility BUILD Cowork + Space, gourmet pizza restaurant Six Hundred Downtown, Four Acre Clothing Co., […]