Forge Columbus

Tamela Walker is the mastermind behind Torlitas, a delicious product that came to her in a dream, and is Kiva Columbus' first ever borrower, and now our first ever repeat borrower. Since receiving her first loan she repaid it seamlessly and her business has flourished, and she is now requesting a second loan to further brand her company. Tamela only has 10 days left to reach the 15 people she needs to invest in order to get launched onto the public Kiva platform. Please invest as little as $25 today to support a local entrepreneur and bring more of these delectable chocolate covered tortilla chips to the shelves.

https://www.kiva.org/lend/1120085

A loan in United States A portion of the loan helped a member to open a line of credit for a copacker, purchase computer equipment and further brand the Torlitas product.

Heather Reese is a working mother and art teacher transitioning into the world of performance art. While performing alongside live musicians, she creates a multi-sensory experience for the audience by dancing and creating beautiful canvases inspired by the rhythm of the music. She is applying for a Kiva loan to purchase materials needed for performances, and only has 3 days left to get 5 more people to privately invest so she can be launched onto the public platform. Please invest as little as $25 today to support Heather Omara Art and your funding will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to support from Marshall Shorts.

https://www.kiva.org/lend/1115820

A loan in United States A portion of the loan helped a member purchase my customized easel and canvas boards, my promotional materials and web site, and pay my Street Team for 3 music festivals.

Mona Gazala is bringing artists from around the globe to Columbus, and art to the inner city through the Second Sight Project. Her business provides low cost living and workspace to artists either visiting or transitioning into the city in exchange for art exhibits free for the community to enjoy. She is requesting a Kiva loan to renovate a third space to expand this amazing program and further enrich our city with art while supporting those who create it. She only has five days left to fully fund her loan, so please invest as little as $25 to support her today!

A loan in United States A portion of the loan helped a member repair and remodel our residency space to increase our capacity to house artists.

Karen is a working mother running her own business to provide for her family. Her printing business is growing rapidly and she needs a new website to keep up with demand. Help Karen build her business and support her family by investing as little as $25 today through Kiva Columbus! She has 3 days left to get 10 more borrowers invested in her business so that her campaign can be published on Kiva's global site. Thank you for your contribution!

A loan in United States A portion of the loan helped a member reach my maximum growth potential and continue to grow outside my local community to reach a broader market.

Kiva Columbus isn't just a platform for entrepreneurs. It's also a program that rallies our community to invest in shared impact. One of those inspiring stories is the work of Geben Communication, a national PR firm based in Columbus. Founder / CEO Heather Whaling is dedicated to making her company a great place to work, and part of that commitment is investing in her employees' investment in our community. Geben recently announced that it is gifting each of their employees credit through Kiva to invest in local entrepreneurship!

Your company can join our campaign, too. Direct message us or email [email protected] for more details.