June 2026 – Rural economic development professionals from across the country gathered in Marysville and Bellefontaine on June 16-17 for the National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA) Regional Event, Making Regional Impact Through Rural Routes: Rural Strategies for Destination Development.
The event welcomed approximately 40 attendees […]
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 Street, Suite B103.
Founded by […]
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 together more than 500 economic development professionals from across the state […]
June 10, 2025 – A new concept aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses will open its doors soon in Downtown Bellefontaine. Proof. is a modern pop-up shop space located at Rainbow Row Bellefontaine, offering short-term, move-in-ready retail opportunities for makers, artists, startups, contractors, and brands.
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April 29, 2025 – Volunteers gathered downtown on Tuesday, April 22, to take part in the third Downtown Bellefontaine Spring Cleaning, held in celebration of Earth Day. The event was a coordinated effort between Small Nation, the City of Bellefontaine, and the Downtown Bellefontaine Partnership, bringing together residents, businesses, and community partners […]
March 20, 2025 – Small Nation recently welcomed Brianna Lewis as Assistant Community Manager of BUILD Cowork + Space Marysville. Brianna joined the team on March 3rd and brings a strong background in customer service, sales, and community engagement to her new role. In this role, Brianna will also serve as […]
August 19, 2024 – Legado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a local martial arts school, will soon be opening its new studio in Downtown Bellefontaine. The studio, located in Suite 3 at 210 West Columbus Ave, is the second new business to move into the downtown health complex, anchored by Anytime Fitness, this summer […]
Jason Duff, Chairman Roger Williams, and Nick Davis
May 6, 2024 – On Wednesday, May 1, members of the Small Nation team joined 15 small businesses from around the country for a Small Business Showcase in honor of National Small Business Week. The showcase, hosted by the House Committee on Small Business […]
November 13, 2023 – Revival Design Collective, Small Nation’s architecture and design partners, were recognized by the American Institute of Architects – Dayton chapter with a Merit Award for Rainbow Row Bellefontaine last Thursday. The Focus on Design Awards Celebration, hosted at the Steam Plant in downtown Dayton, was established to promote […]
October 23, 2023 – Earlier this month, Triple Moon Design Co. became the newest business to open in Downtown Bellefontaine’s Main Street Marketplace, offering a creative outlet for people to explore the intersection of art and design.
Owner Jessica Thompson started her business as a way […]