Follansbee may be a small town but it's bringing in the business.

 

Both big name companies like Sheetz and small mom-and-pop businesses are starting to call the city home.

 

"Our theory is the more businesses, the more jobs you create," said Mayor Tony Paesano.

 

The city and the Chamber of Commerce teamed up with Valley Ventures, an economic development company.

 

Lou Stein with Valley Ventures said, "Our plan was over the next 18 months to fill the 17 buildings we have vacant. Over the last five weeks we've filled six of them with new tennants."

 

John Clancy wanted to expand his successful Weirton business Stuff with Attitude.

 

"As soon as I saw the building, I fell in love with it," he said. "It fits into our theme and we're bringing attitude to Follansbee."

 

NC Sports and Yours, Mine and Ours are new clothing stores in town too.

 

Mary Zohar's dream to open a restaurant came true.

 

Her business, Ariana's Restaurant, is now open serving American, Italian and Mediterranean food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

Teens have a safe place to hang out at Club Shutter.

 

"My oldest daughter would have been 27 but she passed away from a 10-year battle with drug abuse," said Lovie Zago.

 

That's why Zago and her business partner and local teacher Dave Secrest decided to create a safe place for teens away from trouble on the street.

 

The mayor said each business is making a big difference by bringing tax revenue to the city, but more importantly, by boosting Follansbee's economic attitude.

 

Sheetz is set to be built and open by late summer.

 

City officials said other big companies are also showing serious interest in the city.