To many, the thought of opening a business during a pandemic would be out of the question. It has been a year that’s presented challenge after challenge for business owners; yet, you have people like Melanie Hancock and Sammie Ropp who decided to take those challenges head on and fight for a business they wholeheartedly believe in.
This fight led to […]
A familiar massage studio will be opening in a new space in downtown Bellefontaine for 2021.
A Peaceful Place Massage Company will be opening February 2nd in a new location, behind Native Coffee Company at the intersection of North Detroit Street and West Columbus Avenue in downtown Bellefontaine. Currently located on Court Avenue, […]
A fast-growing health franchise will be coming to downtown Bellefontaine in 2021.
Dash & Joey’s, located inside the LoCo Depot on W. Columbus Ave, is set to open in the spring. The gourmet smoothie and juice bar franchise will be locally owned and operated by Bo & Jennifer Ramsey from Indian Lake.
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By Shannon Reese
A palette of soft gray hues graces the loft’s walls, interrupted by spans of rustic exposed brick in the historic building. Fine linens and plenty of soft pillows beckon from the bedrooms. A dazzling, 30-inch crystal chandelier sparkles in the arched front window. And as the morning sun peeks in, […]
Many small businesses are struggling and unsure on how to respond to the serious and daily changes happening with COVID-19. Listen to helpful tips, tools and advice shared by this week’s Small Nation expert panel. For more updates and information, subscribe to our e-newsletter at: www.smallnationstrong.com/subscribe
By Small Nation
Not so very long ago, Tru-Edge – a manufacturing company based in tiny St. Henry, Ohio, which fabricates and reconditions industrial cutting tools mainly for the automotive, aerospace and orthopedic industries – used some rather rudimentary methods to find qualified employees. Primarily, says Brian Hackman, director of operations, the 23-year-old […]
For Immediate Release 01/08/2020
By Small Nation
Prescription Bliss brings affordable prescription savings to patients and chooses Bellefontaine, Ohio as new company headquarters.
Prescription Bliss was founded in 2018 by Andrew and Jennifer Brewer in response to the staggering disparity between the cost of prescription medications and the corresponding insurance coverage. With one in four […]
For Immediate Release on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019
By Small Nation
The Flying Pepper Food Truck has landed with plans for a new home in Downtown Bellefontaine.
The newest restaurant to announce plans to open in 2020 is the Flying Pepper Cantina. The restaurant will feature authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist, alongside […]
There’s magic afoot in Bellefontaine. Stroll down the main streets of this small Ohio town and find fairytale fashions and frothy caramel cappuccinos. Lemon-lavender bagels and brick oven pizzas. Rocking cardio and calming yoga. Vintage treasures. Glamorous gifts. Parisian macarons. And wake-you-up coffee.
That’s a smidgen of what local residents and plenty of visitors are discovering in town, a far cry […]
Jason Duff, Small Nation Founder / CEO
Heritage Ohio, Ohio’s official historic preservation and Main Street organization is pleased to announce that Jason Duff has been selected as 2019 Young Preservationist of the Year. This award is presented […]