The Hive: Building a home for small businesses to grow

When Springfield native and clinical psychologist Michael Craven left academia, he didn’t necessarily expect to return home to run a family business — let alone to launch a hub for small businesses downtown.

But a series of turns and a clear vision for community revitalization led him to co-found The Hive. Located at 50 W. High St., it’s a thoughtfully designed office and co-working space that’s quickly finding its footing since opening in November 2024.

Craven moved away for college and grad school and most recently, was a professor at Miami University Hamilton. After his father died, he returned to his hometown to take over the family bail bond business. 

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