FORGE

05/22/2026

FORGE Fund will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume regular business operations on Tuesday.

We honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

05/08/2026

Ever wonder where $100 goes in a restaurant?

Most of it is already spoken for: food, labor, rent, and daily operations.

What’s left? A small margin, if you run it right.

Want to review your numbers? Reach out—we can help you assess and validate where you stand.

05/01/2026

Not all $10,000 loans are the same.

A POS advance may feel fast—but it comes with:
→ Daily payments
→ Higher cash flow pressure
→ No benefit for early payoff

A community loan offers:
→ Lower monthly payments
→ Predictable cash flow
→ The ability to save on interest

Before you take capital, understand the full cost.

04/29/2026

It’s National Small Business Week.
A moment to celebrate the entrepreneurs behind our communities—
the risk-takers, builders, and everyday problem solvers.

Whether you’re a business owner or supporter,
this week is about showing up and investing in small business.

Learn more about events and resources: sba.gov

04/17/2026

We’re hosting a Lunch & Learn today at 11:00 AM (Central Time) focused on financing options for food businesses.
💡 Limited funds available at 5% interest

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82111896464?pwd=a1pgP0Ga49P3HZhQY7yZQPoVXXZdug.1

Meeting ID: 821 1189 6464
Passcode: 756461

11/19/2025

Make a Local Impact This Holiday Season
This season, your dollars can do more than buy gifts — they can fuel Arkansas entrepreneurs, create jobs, and strengthen communities.

Let’s shop where it matters. Shop local. Give with purpose. Build community.

Upcoming Holiday Markets & Events:

Inspired Hands Pop-Ups
• Nov 20 | Pedal Park, Farmington | 6–8 PM
• Nov 22 | Sicaru Coffee Roasters, Fayetteville | 10 AM–Sellout

Huntsville Holiday Market
• Nov 21 | 12–7 PM & Nov 22 | 9 AM–2 PM
Bashams Building, Huntsville | Free entry
Lighting of the Square: Nov 21 @ 6 PM

Wonderland Arts Market
• Nov 29 | Mount Sequoyah, Fayetteville | 10 AM–5 PM
mountsequoyah.org

Minding My Black-Owned Business Market
• Nov 29 | 801 Station, Little Rock | 8 AM–4 PM

The River Shop Pop-Up
• Nov 30 | Little Rock | 10 AM–3 PM

Kiva NWA Holiday Market
• Dec 5 | Pryor Center, Fayetteville | 5–8 PM

Fayetteville Vintage Block Party
• Dec 7 | Likewise, Fayetteville | 10 AM–4 PM

Hot Cocoa Crawl
• Dec 12 | Downtown Springdale | 5–8 PM
Check-in: 113 E Emma Ave
Tickets: $15 adults / $10 kids

Bentonville Indoor Market
• Saturdays thru Jan 24 | 9 AM–12 PM
Record, Bentonville (closed Dec 27)

10/24/2025

🎉 Client Spotlight!

Big congrats to Matcha Norwood, owner of Cheesecake On Point, for being voted Best Woman-Owned Business in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 2025 Best of the Best Awards! 🏆

They also landed as a Finalist for Best Dessert! 🍰

We’re so proud to see one of our clients shinning ✨

🎉 𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨! 🎉

Congratulations to our very own 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒂 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒅!
The results are in for the 𝘈𝘳𝘬𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘴 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘵-𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦 2025 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳’𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 — and we’re thrilled to share that...
𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭! was voted 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧-𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬! 💪✨

🌟 Matcha’s drive and compassion inspire our whole team — and every bite we serve is a reflection of her commitment to community and quality. 💪💚

And that’s not all — we also snagged a spot as a𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭! 🍰💛

A 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 everyone who nominated, voted, and continues to support us. You make this dream possible! We couldn’t do this without you!🙏💕

10/08/2025

Register Here:
https://arapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/2254

09/29/2025

FORGE has officially joined the Kiva family as a Kiva Trustee.

As a Kiva Trustee, we’ll endorse local small businesses in their Kiva applications, boosting their credibility and helping them secure 0% interest, crowdfunded capital.

Have questions or want to learn more? Email our Kiva Trustee contact at [email protected] — we’re glad to walk you through how this new path can help your business grow.

09/10/2025

Share your experience and help shape better business financing—take the Federal Reserve’s Small Business Credit Survey. It only takes about 10 minutes, and your feedback informs how policies and financial resources are shaped for companies like yours. Take the survey here 👉 https://fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_28XYEIGb3d94Mfk?orgid=20251015

09/09/2025

📢 Small Business Owners — Your insight matters! Take the Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey (it only takes ~10 minutes) to shape policies that help businesses like yours 👇🏼

Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey