Shop Local · Northwest Arkansas

Support the small businesses
your loans made possible.

Each of the businesses in this directory were launched, sustained or expanded with a no-fee, interest-free loan through Kiva NWA. Continue to show your support — shop, dine, book, and refer.

About Kiva NWA

Kiva Northwest Arkansas is a 0% interest, no-fee crowdfunded micro-loan program facilitated by the Startup Junkie Foundation. We help underbanked and underserved entrepreneurs access community capital and a 2x loan match for borrowers in Washington and Benton counties, made possible by financial support from the Walton Family Foundation.

Every business in this directory was funded by micro-loans of as little as $25 from friends, family, customers and neighbors. Your patronage helps keep the dream alive — and helps the Kiva NWA community thrive.

Ways to help

  • Support past and present Kiva NWA borrowers by shopping the directory. Every dollar spent locally strengthens the ecosystem that helped launch these businesses.
  • Start lending to NWA borrowers with as little as $25 and help us grow this directory.
  • Share this page with someone who wants to shop local.
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