FORGE

FORGE FORGE is a nonprofit community loan fund that provides access to capital for small business entrepre

FORGE was founded in 1989 by a group of organic farmers from the Ozarks bioregion of Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. They were concerned that farmers wanting to incorporate sustainable agricultural practices into their farming systems were being hindered by a lack of affordable capital. One of their solutions was to form a revolving loan fund that would be sensitive to the needs of small farmers.

As the years went by the members of FORGE realized that agriculture was only one of the needs of rural communities and that the loan program needed to include businesses that provide services and stable employment opportunities to families living in rural areas. In 1998 FORGE became a SBA Microlender and now offers technical assistance to start up businesses. In 2010 FORGE became a Certified Development Financial Institution (CDFI). While the range of the programs has expanded, the goals of FORGE have remained the same: to link borrowers with investors to create healthy sustainable communities throughout the Ozarks and the state of Arkansas.

If you’re trying to reach everyone, you’re reaching no one.One of the biggest mistakes in business? Trying to sell to ev...
08/28/2026

If you’re trying to reach everyone, you’re reaching no one.

One of the biggest mistakes in business? Trying to sell to everyone.

The clearer you are about who you serve, the easier it is to:
• Create the right product
• Speak their language
• Attract the right customers

Your ideal customer is someone who:
• Has a specific problem
• Is actively looking for a solution
• Values what you offer

More focus = more growth.

Running a business means wearing every hat. Marketing. Sales. Finances. Planning. And now AI. The FORGE Business Builder...
08/19/2026

Running a business means wearing every hat. Marketing. Sales. Finances. Planning. And now AI. The FORGE Business Builder Series helps you wear them better.

Every session starts with the fundamentals — then AI does the heavy lifting.

🤖 AI Introduction — Learn what AI is, which tools are worth your time, how to write better prompts, and how to use AI in your business. More dates coming soon!

🎯 Marketing: Attract. Connect. Convert. — Find your people. Build your brand.
Oct 20 (Español) · Oct 27 (English)

💰 Revenue: The Revenue Playbook — Find new ways to grow what your business earns.
Nov 10 (Español) · Nov 17 (English)

🗺️ Planning: Vision to Action — Build a roadmap for clarity, focus, and goals.
Dec 8 (Español) · Dec 15 (English)

📊 Finances: Know Your Numbers — Understand what your numbers are telling you.
Jan 12 (Español) · Jan 19 (English)

No tech background needed. Sessions are available in English and Spanish.

Come to one or join them all. Register for individual sessions through our Facebook Events, or get access to the full series.

All Access:
English: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/UEyMD4j·
Español: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/OtZx4mm

All sessions are FREE See less

07/31/2026
Here's the truth about AI and small business 👇
07/24/2026

Here's the truth about AI and small business 👇

07/24/2026

To every entrepreneur who took a Kiva NWA loan, past or present, this one's for you.
You didn't just take out a loan. You built jobs, storefronts, and momentum in Northwest Arkansas. Now help us prove it.

Our 2026 Borrower Impact Survey takes 5 to 8 minutes, every answer stays confidential, and your story helps us bring the next loan to the next NWA entrepreneur.

Take the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSWFLRJsDUSe9LfMMO7WplJDYkbQXC_K_LW3xs8c43z9wTqw/viewform

07/24/2026

Arkansas's biggest startup party rides back into Fayetteville for a beach-themed night of craft beer, live music, and local startups.

Address

4415 Highway 412 B
Huntsville, AR
72740

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+14797381585

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