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Yesterday, Small Nation welcomed Mayor Michelle Blanton and Team Circleville, Ohio and Pickaway County for a full day of training, coaching, masterminding. The Entrepreneur lead insight tour included strategies about placemaking, storefront design and the latest trends in retail, food and beverage. Downtown Circleville is home to the Circleville Pumpkin Show which is considered one of the largest pumpkin festivals in America and is known as, “The Greatest Show on Earth. Small Nation’s consulting team will be visiting Circleville in the next few weeks to begin an engagement to support business growth and development.

The historic Grace A.M.E. Church, a cornerstone of downtown Bellefontaine’s history since the late 1800s, is set to begin a new chapter. Small Nation and Brittany Saxton, owner of Six Hundred Downtown, have partnered to acquire and renovate the property at 233 S. Main St., transforming it into a beautiful new wedding and events venue, The Maxwell. The name pays homage to Rev. W.T. Maxwell, the pastor who led the church’s construction in 1890. The Maxwell will preserve the church’s architectural charm while introducing modern amenities for weddings, celebrations, and events. Planned renovations include a stylish front patio and a seasonal tent behind the building, ideal for hosting larger gatherings during warmer months. Renovations are ongoing, with the Maxwell slated to open for bookings in May 2025. For more information about The Maxwell, or to inquire about bookings, please visit themaxwellevents.com. Read more on the Small Nation blog: https://lnkd.in/eDDmVg-K

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Wild Mushroom Tattoos, a female-owned and operated tattoo studio, is set to open its doors at 114 W. Chillicothe Ave. in Rainbow Row Bellefontaine this Friday, February 28, 2025. Wild Mushroom Tattoos is owned by Lauren Rutschilling-Smiddy, an artist with a background in fine arts from Wittenberg University. What sets Wild Mushroom Tattoos apart is the versatility of its artistry, offering a wide range of designs instead of a single tattooing style. To celebrate its grand opening, Wild Mushroom Tattoos will host a ribbon cutting event on Friday, February 28, at 5 PM. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit https://lnkd.in/eXVxAEb7 or text 833-374-5103. Read more about Wild Mushroom Tattoos on the Small Nation blog. ?? https://lnkd.in/ea_JcGX9

?? Sisters and entrepreneurs Carly Bogard and Hannah Wischmeyer join episode 100 of the Small Nation Podcast. Carly and Hannah are expert bakers who started their business journey with a wholesale bakery in the Main Street Marketplace, distributing to local restaurants, selling at local farmers markets, and more. Today they own the Morning Riot, an amazing breakfast, lunch, and brunch spot in the Marketplace that has quickly become a local favorite. On this episode, they join to share their entrepreneurial journey as sisters and how their business has evolved throughout the years. Check out the preview below and click here to listen: https://lnkd.in/gUH-fAbA You can also find the Small Nation Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. ?? Watch at: https://lnkd.in/gcRwy7dr The Small Nation Podcast is brought to you by CoverLink Insurance.

?? Episode 99 welcomes Donna Krech, health and wellness entrepreneur, to the Small Nation Podcast. Donna Krech is an award-winning business owner, author, and speaker in the health and wellness field who joins this episode to talk about how to thrive in 2025 and live your life by design. She shares some of the valuable lessons she has learned from running multiple multimillion dollar businesses and how she helps other business owners take back control of their lives. Check out the preview below and click here to listen: https://lnkd.in/exJFbHcy You can also find the Small Nation Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. ?? Watch at: https://lnkd.in/eWyJZ6SZ The Small Nation Podcast is brought to you by CoverLink Insurance.

?? Hinda Mitchell, Founder of Inspire PR, joins episode 98 of the Small Nation Podcast. Public relations can be a difficult part of business to master. On this episode, we speak to the President and Founder of Inspire PR Group, Hinda Mitchell, to learn the importance of communicating well to the public along with some helpful tips and tricks. Check out the preview below and click here to listen: https://lnkd.in/e2y-FpG9 You can also find the Small Nation Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. ?? Watch at: https://lnkd.in/etMqC7e3 The Small Nation Podcast is brought to you by CoverLink Insurance.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thank you for making 2024 our best year yet.

The Small Nation team took a holiday retreat on Thursday to Game Show Battle Rooms - Columbus and dinner at Rusty Bucket to celebrate the Christmas season and the accomplishments we've made over the past year. After a fun evening of game shows, the team of Jason, Adam, Dale, Keyne, Nick B. and Lance were victorious - congratulations! Thanks to our hosts Ash and Nathan for a fun and competitive team building experience.

?? Episode 96 welcomes award-winning restaurateur Rose Previte to the Small Nation Podcast. Many people have a dream to open their own restaurant, but there are often many hurdles along the path to do so. On this episode, we speak to Michelin star-winning restaurateur, culinary entrepreneur, and cookbook author Rose Previte about her entrepreneurial journey and how she continues to grow and expand her businesses. Check out the preview below and click here to listen: https://lnkd.in/ehk6J33u You can also find the Small Nation Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. ?? Watch at: https://lnkd.in/eD2e3tjf The Small Nation Podcast is brought to you by CoverLink Insurance.