Turn monthly events into economic drivers and memorable community experiences.

Why are small towns in trouble? Because a large part of the rural brain drain epidemic across the country isn’t “just” about available jobs. It’s also about lifestyle choices.

Let Small Nation be your guide toward revitalization.

We believe small town success = small business success. That’s why we offer support programming for local merchants to help guide them from their initial business plan through operations. True collaboration is what makes things work.

Have you been to Bellefontaine lately?

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

Turning a dark and forgotten district into a bright community highlight

Effective downtown revitalization means showing your authentic potential.

Varied experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives are catalysts for creativity and innovation in downtown areas.

Signs point the way to small-town success.

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

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

Coworking is not just a big city word anymore.

Salons and barbers bring beauty back downtown.

From dream to reality: A small business scaled for success

Give visitors reasons to stay overnight. Even if you have to create them yourself.

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

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.

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.

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

Small town loft living makes a big impact.

Bellefontaine needed foot traffic. Sweet treats save the day.

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