World Trade Center Arkansas

01/22/2025

The WTC Arkansas had the pleasure of attending the 2025 SFA (Specialty Food Association) Winter Fancy Food Show hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event showcased products in 40+ categories and provided invaluable opportunities for networking, brand exposure, and business growth. We were able to connect with deep rooted businesses such as Della Rice, who sources the majority of their rice from Arkansas farmers. A special shoutout to Althea Farms for representing Arkansas with their amazing pecans—showcasing just a taste of the unique and delicious offerings from our state!

01/21/2025

Ready to Grow Globally? 🌏

Arkansas agricultural producers and exporters, don’t miss this incredible opportunity! Join the 2025 USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Agribusiness Trade Mission to Hong Kong and showcase your products to one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

📅 Application Deadline: January 30th
📍 For more information or How to apply, please click the link in our bio!

01/20/2025

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., born on January 15th, 1929. A visionary leader who fought against racial discrimination, his courage and determination sparked change that continues to resonate today. His voice of clarity during the Civil Rights Movement brought about legislative reform and advanced the cause of equality for all. As we remember him on this day, let us continue to carry his dream forward.

01/03/2025

From OWIT Arkansas:

🎥 Join OWIT Arkansas and the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of The Links, Incorporated for a special Maternal Health Awareness Day film screening of "Giving Birth in America: Arkansas"!

📅 Date: January 23, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM - Reception | 7:00 PM - Film Viewing & Program
📍 Location: World Trade Center Arkansas, 3300 Market Street #400, Rogers, AR 72758

This powerful documentary highlights critical issues surrounding maternal health in Arkansas. Following the screening, engage in a meaningful discussion moderated by Elecia Smith, Ed.D., featuring clinical and community voices.

💚 Free entry – Everyone is welcome! Let’s come together to improve the lives of moms and babies in our community.

01/03/2025

Exciting opportunity for Arkansas businesses in aerospace and defense! Join senior leaders from the U.S. Department of State, Department of Commerce, Australian Government, and the Aerospace Industries Association for an AUKUS webinar on February 11th, 2025.

12/20/2024

A Message From Our CEO

As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to share our heartfelt gratitude with all of you—our incredible clients, partners, and members of the World Trade Center Arkansas family. This time of year reminds us of the importance of connection, community, and collaboration. Together, we’ve achieved so much, and it’s your support that drives our impact in Arkansas and beyond. As we celebrate the holidays, let’s reflect on the amazing opportunities we’ve created and look forward to a bright, prosperous future. From all of us at the World Trade Center Arkansas, we wish you peace, happiness, and warmth. May your celebrations be joyful, your travels safe, and your hearts full.

12/05/2024

Congratulations to our very own Cal Nava-Robinson on being selected Student Employee of the Month! We are fortunate to have Cal as part of the WTC family and we're happy to see him recognized.

The Student Employee of the Month Award recognizes an outstanding undergraduate student employee who has demonstrated exemplary performance, dedication, and impact. Nominations due by Dec. 20.

11/20/2024

We are proud to announce that GSI has been named Women-Owned Business of the Year for 2024 by World Trade Center Arkansas! Owner and CEO Gina Radke accepted the award on November 12 at the WTC Arkansas Year-End Review Open House in Rogers. Pictured alongside Gina are WTC Arkansas CEO Denise Thomas (right) and Chief of Staff & STEP Grant Director Trish Watkins (left). Thank you, World Trade Center Arkansas! GSI is proud to promote global trade in Arkansas and grateful for our partnership.

11/15/2024

On Tuesday, the World Trade Center Arkansas celebrated 17.5 years of promoting global trade in Arkansas! At our Year-End Review open house, we reflected on our shared successes and the collective impact we’ve been able to make in 2024.

Highlights include our STEP grant of $325,000, which led to an incredible $62.4 million in export sales, showcasing the impressive ROI of investing in local business. We also reflected on hosting over 50 in-person events—including trade missions and Organization of Women in International Trade events—and 15 webinars, all aimed at fostering growth and connections.

We proudly recognized some of our top-performing clients and celebrated the hard work of individuals who make these achievements possible.

Thank you to our STEP grant clients, local businesses, and everyone who contributes to advancing global trade in Arkansas. Here’s to building on this success in the years ahead!

10/30/2024

Congratulations to our Chief of Staff, Trish Watkins, on receiving the Guardian of Goodwill award at this week’s World Trade Center Association Member Assembly! This honor recognizes her dedication to service that strengthens our global community.

10/17/2024

We were thrilled to be in Batesville for our second Rural Pathways to the Global Marketplace presentation! Big thanks to Mayor Elumbaugh and the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce for inviting us to Batesville. It was a privilege to share valuable insights and resources with the Batesville CEO group on how to take local businesses global.

09/21/2024

09/18/2024

Shout out to our company Southern Brown Rice for being selected to participate in the ATOTS Chef Demo 8!

09/11/2024

Today and every day, we remember the heroes, the lives lost, and the strength of a nation that rose from the ashes. 🇺🇸

08/28/2024

Today, the World Trade Center Arkansas was thrilled to be hosted by the city of Osceola for the Rural Pathways to the Global Marketplace Summit. The tour of the Big River Steel and Hybar facilities was a highlight, and we’re thankful to the participants from all levels of leadership within our congressional delegation, state leaders, counties, and municipalities who attended the presentation.

A big thank you to The City of Osceola Arkansas for making this event memorable and helping us provide Arkansas businesses with the knowledge and resources needed to succeed in the global marketplace!

08/02/2024

The Team Arkansas booth was named "Best in Show" for its category at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow.

07/01/2024

The World Trade Center Arkansas wrapped up the month of June with our trade mission to Ontario, bringing 5 businesses to the Canadian Province.

While attending the Collision Conference, attendees had the opportunity to meet with industry leaders and seek potential partnerships.

Thank you so much to Jag Badwal, Raina Allen, and Daniel Guzman at the Ontario Trade and Investment Office out of Dallas for bringing the WTCAR and Arkansas businesses to Collision. We are excited for the future partnerships and collaboration to come! 🇨🇦

06/26/2024