For nearly three decades, Mark Cloud has called Northwest Arkansas home. After moving to the region in 1997, he quickly developed an appreciation for its entrepreneurial spirit, creative energy, and strong sense of community. Today, he helps share that appreciation through Hello Local, a gift shop dedicated to showcasing products made by the people who live and work in Northwest Arkansas.
Located inside Onyx Coffee Lab in Springdale, Hello Local brings together a wide variety of locally made goods, from pottery and candles to skincare products, apparel, artwork, and specialty gifts. The shop serves as both a retail space and a platform for local entrepreneurs, helping connect customers with the makers behind the products they purchase. Rather than searching across multiple markets, festivals, and storefronts, shoppers can discover a collection of Northwest Arkansas talent in one convenient location.
Hello Local also makes gift-giving easy. Customers can build custom gift boxes for friends, family members, coworkers, and clients, while businesses can work with the team to create larger orders for employees, customer appreciation gifts, and special events. For those unable to visit the store, a selection of products is available online with free local delivery.
The following makers represent just a few of the artists, creators, and entrepreneurs whose products help tell the story of Northwest Arkansas through Hello Local.
Mark Cloud | Hello Local
Mark Cloud helps connect Northwest Arkansas residents with local artists, makers, and entrepreneurs through Hello Local. A longtime supporter of small businesses, Cloud works with creators across the region to curate products that reflect the character and creativity of Northwest Arkansas.
Lisa Evans | Elm Pottery
Based at True Evans Farm, Lisa Evans creates handcrafted ceramics that blend modern simplicity with timeless design. After discovering her pottery at a gallery in downtown Gentry, Cloud partnered with Evans to develop exclusive collections for Hello Local. Customers can find handcrafted mugs, bowls, olive oil decanters, magnets, and other pieces that showcase her distinctive style.
Travis Sharp | Little Bison Co.
Since 2017, Little Bison Co. has been hand-pouring small-batch soy candles in Northwest Arkansas. Through its partnership with Hello Local, the company offers co-branded candles that celebrate the region while supporting a larger mission. Ten percent of proceeds help support orphans and vulnerable children, allowing customers to make a difference with every purchase.
Danielle | Cassandra
Cassandra creates natural skincare products made with carefully selected ingredients and intentional formulations designed to support healthy skin and everyday wellness. Partnering with Hello Local has allowed the brand to connect with customers who value thoughtfully made products while supporting local businesses.
Jacob Scott | Skyline Merch
Northwest Arkansas native Jacob Scott founded Skyline Merch, a screen printing and embroidery company serving local businesses, organizations, and creators. Scott and Cloud have collaborated since 2018, producing apparel that reflects the culture and character of the region while supporting local artists and creatives.
Kait Gooch | GoochDoods
Illustrator Kait Gooch creates colorful artwork and greeting cards inspired by pop culture, nostalgia, and everyday joy. Her collaboration with Hello Local includes postcards and illustrated products that celebrate Northwest Arkansas while sharing its character with visitors and residents alike.
Dwayne and Cindy Fitzgerald | ARKANSALSA
Lifelong Northwest Arkansas residents Dwayne and Cindy Fitzgerald turned a family salsa recipe into ARKANSALSA after years of sharing homemade jars with friends and family. Inspired by encouragement from those around them, the couple launched the brand with a focus on fresh flavor, low sugar, and low sodium. Today, ARKANSALSA is sold in retailers across Arkansas and supports the Arkansas chapter of ALS through donations from every jar sold.
Mark Cloud helps connect Northwest Arkansas residents with local artists, makers, and entrepreneurs through Hello Local. A longtime supporter of small businesses, Cloud works with creators across the region to curate products that reflect the character and creativity of Northwest Arkansas.