World Trade Center Arkansas
Denise Thomas Joins Board of St. Louis Fed’s Little Rock Branch
Thomas will fill the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending Dec. 31, 2023. read more >
Jackson Balentine Hired as Chief Credit Officer at FNBC Bank (Movers & Shakers)
He joins FNBC from Arvest Bank of Bentonville, where he was a senior vice president and commercial lender. read more >
UFLPA: What Importers Need to Know (Jana Carter Commentary)
A federal law aimed at preventing Chinese goods made by forced labor from entering the U.S. takes effect this month, and Arkansas importers must be prepared to adjust their supply chains accordingly. read more >
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UA Names Mike Malone to Economic Development Position
As part the job, he'll share oversight of the university's Institute for Integrative and Innovation Research. read more >
Speakers Announced for Women’s Leadership Summit in Fort Smith
Dr. Sabrina Starling of Tap the Potential LLC is among the presenters. read more >
Get Tickets Now for the Women’s Leadership Summit in Jonesboro
Arkansas Business is holding its second Women's Leadership Summit on Oct. 19 in Jonesboro, and tickets to the in-person and virtual event are available now. read more >
WTCAR CEO Denise Thomas Advises Research Makes a World of Difference
Denise Thomas, CEO of World Trade Center Arkansas, says businesses that want to export their products need to do their homework. read more >
Denise Thomas to Lead World Trade Center Arkansas
Denise Thomas has been named to lead the World Trade Center Arkansas, making her the first Black woman to become CEO of a World Trade Center in the United States. read more >
Arkansas Aerospace and Defense Alliance, World Trade Center Arkansas Promote Trade Show Grants
The Arkansas Aerospace and Defense Alliance and World Trade Center Arkansas have teamed up to promote the federal grant funding that is available to help the state’s A&D companies attend national and international trade shows. read more >
Report: Arkansas Exports Have Grown 12% Since 2008
Arkansas exports surged again in 2018, with $6.5 billion in trade that spanned 170 countries and reflected 12% growth since 2008, according to a report released Thursday by World Trade Center Arkansas. read more >
Transportation Equipment Top Export for Arkansas
Transportation equipment accounted for nearly $2 billion in exports in 2017, according to World Trade Center Arkansas. read more >
Arkansas Exporters Applaud USMCA, Trump’s ‘New NAFTA’
The letters USMCA may not say much to most Arkansans, but to state leaders in international trade, they spell relief. read more >
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World Trade Center Arkansas Gets $592K Grant to Expand State Exports
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration has awarded the World Trade Center Arkansas of Rogers a $592,357 grant to promote export expansion, job growth and job retention. read more >
Trump’s Tariffs: Steel Builders Weigh In
President Donald Trump’s trade skirmish with China may pose a billion-dollar threat to Arkansas’ economy, or may be just a blip, a negotiating tactic. read more >
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EDA Awards $1.4M in Grants to Northwest Arkansas
The Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce announces a trio of grants totaling $1.4 million to three recipients in northwest Arkansas. read more >
Arkansas Building Business Partnerships with Nigeria
The World Trade Center Arkansas announces deals with the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce to support Arkansas companies building strategic partnerships with Nigerian firms. read more >
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World Trade Center Arkansas Gets $600k Grant to Help Boost State Economy
The World Trade Center Arkansas in Rogers, an affiliate of the University of Arkansas, has received a $600,000 federal grant to expand its outreach services to strengthen the state’s economy, the university announced Monday. read more >
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Stalled Asian Trade Deal Could Impact Arkansas Crops
There is nothing simple about international trade agreements, and Arkansas farmers, ranchers and loggers have found themselves caught in the middle of tense talks as U.S. officials try to finalize a huge deal in Asia. read more >
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Dan Hendrix of the World Trade Center Arkansas On How the World Views Arkansas
Dan Hendrix, who spearheaded the establishment of the World Trade Center Arkansas in 2007, talks to Arkansas Business about introducing Arkansas companies to the global market and what products other countries want from the state. read more >
Value of Arkansas Exports Rises 6.5 Percent in 2011
Arkansas companies saw the value of their exports rise 6.5 percent in 2011 compared with 2010, beneficiaries of an improving global economy. read more >
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