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Arkansas District Export Council

Michael Schrekenhofer (middle) of Leather Brothers Inc. accepts a Governor's Award for Excellence in Global Trade from Rudy Ortiz, chair of the Arkansas District Export Council (left) and Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
Energy / Manufacturing / Small Business

6 Companies Win Global Trade Awards

The winners are a steel maker, banding products producer, waste management company, leather working business, UV absorber manufacturer and truck accessories provider. read more >
Rudy Ortiz
Manufacturing

Webinar to Examine Supply Challenges, Risk Management

A risk management professional will provide an overview of how manufacturers and others are dealing with the pandemic, as well as how supply chains should adapt to a "new normal," during a free webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 18. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Government & Politics / Health Care

Councils Help Businesses Diversify (Rudy Ortiz Commentary)

The coronavirus’ effect on world trade has highlighted the work of organizations that small and medium businesses in Arkansas need to know about: District Export Councils. read more >
Asa Hutchinson
Agriculture & Poultry / Education / Government & Politics

Governor Honors Trade Excellence Among Arkansas Firms

Gov. Asa Hutchinson hosts the ninth annual Governor's Awards for Excellence in Global Trade. read more >
Asa Hutchinson
Agriculture & Poultry / Government & Politics / Manufacturing

Applications for Governor’s Global Trade Award Are Open

The Arkansas District Export Council is accepting applications for the 2018 Governor's Award for Excellence in Global Trade to recognize the exporting excellence and successes among Arkansas small, medium and large enterprises. read more >
Dan Blair, Regions Bank
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Government & Politics

Dan Blair Joins Regions Bank (Movers & Shakers)

Dan Blair has been named wealth adviser for Regions Bank in Little Rock. read more >
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Government & Politics

Arkansas District Export Council Adds 15 Members

Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross recently appointed 15 new members to the Arkansas District Export Council. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Arkansas’ Top Exporters Recognized, Officials Call for Ex-Im Bank Renewal

At an awards ceremony recognizing the state's top exporters, Arkansas small business owners and an official with the U.S. Export-Import Bank called for the bank charter's renewal. read more >
Riceland CEO Danny Kennedy (right) visits with Arkansas District Export Council member Len Frey before accepting an award at the 2012 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Global Trade.
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Deadline to Nominate for Arkansas Export Awards is April 30

The awards honor Arkansas businesses that excel in the international marketplace, and will be presented at a Governor's Mansion luncheon on May 22. All Arkansas companies that sell in international markets are eligible to be nominated. read more >