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August 2026 – More than 30 community and economic development leaders from across Ohio gathered in downtown Bellefontaine on August 19th for the Greater Ohio Policy Center’s Reinvention Cities Network Roundtable, hosted by Small Nation at the Syndicate.

The roundtable brought together representatives from communities including Mansfield, Sandusky, Piqua, Youngstown, and others, alongside organizations including Heritage Ohio, the […]

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 […]