Not long ago, Bellefontaine became one of many small towns across the country that succumbed to struggle.

Effective downtown revitalization means showing your authentic potential.

To create community energy, keep your town’s heart healthy

Our small town went from dying to destination in only ten years. Every day, people around the country ask us… HOW?

At Small Nation, we take our tenants’ success seriously. Our Small Biz Success™ Blueprint provides every possible solution to help small businesses thrive in Bellefontaine.

Coworking is not just a big city word anymore.

Most small businesses begin with nothing more than a passionate dream and a lot of hard work. Humberto Nieto and Laura Haverkos were no different.

Small towns are full of interesting things and if they tell their stories well, they can lure destination travelers with the same gusto as the big cities. They just have to invest in themselves.

In today's economy, restaurateurs have to be as tough as iron

Give them what they ask for. Then make it bigger and better than they ever imagined

Salons are coming back downtown, and we couldn’t be happier.

To win at small business, sometimes we need to take it all the way to the top.

That is why we developed Hometown Opportunity. To help communities shift public perception and position themselves as places that offer workforce opportunities for all.

Located in the 11 county Columbus Region amongst rolling rural farmland, Bellefontaine Ohio is a small town full of hard working people, affordable real estate, sparkling community charm and big vision for progress. It is also a town on the cusp of sizable economic growth.

Time for a second career: How Lyle moved from California to bring fitness downtown.

To birth small businesses in a strong way, we brought Main Street inside.

How big ideas and local food brought our small town to the White House.

A mom and pop of yesterday transitions to two sisters with a vision for the future

Antique stores full of old things are the key to driving new visitors to town.

Want to keep commerce downtown? Give them unique retail options they can’t find online.

A town native brings coffee and culture back home.

How a new idea for medical care helped one small town thrive.

Small town living makes a big impact.

Bellefontaine needed foot traffic. Sweet treats save the day.

Three guys walk into a bar. The idea for the best beer bar in Ohio was born.

How do you bring a community together? Create a one-of-a-kind events space for gathering