2021 Governor’s Awards Highlight WTCAR Clients - LITTLE ROCK — Five of the six recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade are World Trade Center Arkansas clients, according to a news release from the  Arkansas District Export Council . Arkansas DEC’s award traditionally recognizes the exporting... more

Rogers aerospace manufacturer celebrates expansion - ROGERS — Mundo-Tech, an aerospace manufacturing company in Rogers, celebrated the expansion of its facility, which now includes 12,000 square feet of new office and production space. The company, a World Trade Center Arkansas client, is an award-winning manufacturer of fabric... more

Panamanian Delegation Visits WTCAR - ROGERS — Panama, which currently handles 5% of global shipping, is primed to be “part of the solution” for cheaply and efficiently shipping products to and from the United States, according to Melvin Torres, director of Western Hemisphere trade at the World Trade Center Arkans... more

Thomas Named CEO of World Trade Center Arkansas - ROGERS, Ark. – Denise Thomas, a longtime trade director at the World Trade Center Arkansas, has been named the center's next leader, making her the first Black woman to become CEO of a World Trade Center in the United States. Thomas, who oversaw trade in Africa, Europe and the... more

WTCAR, OWIT Launch Arkansas Chapter - The World Trade Center Arkansas and the Organization of Women in International Trade are proud to announce the formation of an Arkansas chapter, which will focus on promoting bilateral trade and education for women and students in the Natural State. Established in 1989, OWIT ... more

Forecasting the U.S.-China Trade Relationship - ROGERS — A fair, rules-based commercial relationship between the U.S. and China will benefit the world and allow both nations to work on common issues, according to Anna Ashton, vice president of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC). Ashton led a webinar May 25 that focuse... more

WTC Arkansas Hosts U.N. Art Ambassador - ROGERS – The World Trade Center Arkansas welcomed United Nations Art Ambassador Ibiyinka “Ibi” Olufemi Alao to Northwest Arkansas for a discussion on art, culture and trade. Alao has been an instrumental force in helping regional artists broaden their role in the creative econ... more

Colombia: A Thriving Market for Arkansas Exporters - ROGERS — Colombia offers a great opportunity for Arkansas exporters thanks to its free trade agreement with the United States and its potential for new market entry, according to Dr. Carlos Ronderos, the former Minister of Trade in the Latin American nation. “Many of the good... more

WTCAR Celebrating World Trade Month 2021 - ROGERS — The World Trade Center Arkansas is joining forces with several state, national and international trade organizations in May to showcase the strength and resiliency of Arkansas exports as part of World Trade Month. Arkansas exports remained strong in 2019, accounting... more

WTCAR, WTC Dublin Join Forces For Fireside Chat - ROGERS — Denise Thomas, director of Africa and Middle East trade at World Trade Center Arkansas, joined forces last month with World Trade Center Dublin for an empowering fireside chat with female leaders at World Trade Center Association locations from around the world. The ... more