Arkansas World Trade Center

Name

Arkansas World Trade Center

Legal name

World Trade Center Arkansas

Website

https://arwtc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Trade Development Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Facilitation & Customs Modernization (BPADAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Export Promotion & Market Access Support (BPADAMAC), Trade, Export Controls & Customs Compliance (BPAHAFAN), Trade Facilitation, Customs & Border Regulatory Cooperation (BPADANAG), Trade Compliance (Import/Export Controls, Customs) (EDABADAK)

Keywords

• International trade services
• Export assistance
• Trade mission support
• Market research services
• Export finance advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Rogers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Trade Services and Consulting: World Trade Center Arkansas, as a university-affiliated organization, likely generates revenue through service fees, grants, and potentially membership programs. Specific revenue model details are not publicly disclosed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

World Trade Center Arkansas is a non-profit trade facilitation organization that helps Arkansas businesses enter and grow in international markets. It delivers export assistance, AR-STEP certification, trade finance advisory, training and education, personalized and industry research, e-commerce support, global networking through a 2,200+ partner ecosystem, and internship programming under its WeGrowTrade™ service brand.

Product overview

World Trade Center Arkansas is a trade facilitation organization affiliated with the University of Arkansas and the World Trade Center Association, offering a unified suite of services rather than a traditional software product. The portfolio includes WeGrowTrade™ (the overarching brand identity), AR-STEP (export promotion), Training and Education, E-Commerce support, Export Finance advisory, Global Networking (connecting to 2,200+ trade partners), Internships, Research services (Personalized Research, Industry Research, Library), and a Podcast. These services work together to help Arkansas businesses navigate international commerce through education, networking, market research, and financial guidance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AR-STEP (Arkansas State Trade and Export Promotion) State-level structured export assistance and market development program for Arkansas businesses seeking to begin or expand exporting, delivered under the AR-STEP certification framework.
• Training and Education Educational programs and training services for businesses seeking to develop international trade competencies and export capabilities.
• E-Commerce Support Services that help businesses leverage e-commerce channels to sell internationally and expand into new markets.
• Export Finance Advisory Financial advisory and support services for export transactions, helping businesses navigate international trade financing.
• Global Networking Access to an international ecosystem of 2,200+ trade and investment partners, connecting Arkansas businesses with global opportunities and relationships.
• Internships Internship programs connecting students and businesses with international trade experience and opportunities.
• Personalized Research Custom research services tailored to specific business needs and market research requirements for international trade.
• Industry Research Industry-specific market research and analysis services for Arkansas businesses exploring international markets.
• Ready to Be Ready Podcast Podcast featuring trade insights, business stories, and expert advice for companies engaged in or considering international trade, distributed under the WeGrowTrade brand.

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• World Trade Center AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship affiliation with the global World Trade Center Association network, providing access to 2,200+ trade and investment partners worldwide and the WeGrowTrade™ brand.
• University of ArkansascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution providing academic resources, faculty support, and institutional credibility to the World Trade Center Arkansas operations.
• Small Business AdministrationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal partner providing support and resources for small business international trade activities.
• U.S. Department of CommercemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal partner providing trade resources, export assistance programs, and market intelligence.
• U.S. Trade and Development AgencymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal partner supporting trade development activities and international business connections.
• Arkansas IncmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerState economic development partner supporting Arkansas business growth and international trade.
• Arkansas Aerospace & Defense AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry-specific partnership supporting aerospace and defense companies in international trade.
• Arkansas Department of AgricultureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState agency partnership supporting agricultural businesses with international trade opportunities.
• Arkansas State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing educational resources and student internship opportunities.
• Farm Bureau ArkansasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgricultural organization partnership supporting farm businesses with export opportunities.
• Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of ArkansasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber partnership supporting Arkansas businesses with trade development resources.
• OWIT AR (Organization of Women in International Trade Arkansas)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional network partnership connecting women in international trade and supporting trade education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• World Trade Center Denver: Another U.S. state-level World Trade Center affiliated with WTCA that provides export assistance, market research, and trade mission services to Colorado-based SMBs. Directly comparable in mission, service portfolio, and network-driven model.
• World Trade Center Atlanta: U.S. state/regional WTC serving Georgia exporters through training, research, and global networking. Same WTCA affiliation and service taxonomy as WTC Arkansas, making it a near-direct functional peer.
• World Trade Center Houston: Texas-based WTC under the WTCA umbrella providing export promotion, trade education, and matchmaking services. Operates in a much larger state but with an identical service model and target client profile.
• World Trade Center New Orleans: Louisiana-based WTC under the WTCA network offering trade training, export finance guidance, and international trade missions to Gulf South SMBs. Highly comparable geographic and service profile.
• World Trade Center Memphis: Mid-South WTC focused on logistics-intensive exporters, with trade education and global networking services. Comparable in scale, structure, and SMB exporter focus to WTC Arkansas.

Broad incumbents

• World Trade Center Chicago: One of the largest and oldest WTCs in the WTCA network, offering a broad portfolio including conference facilities, tenant services, and trade promotion. Comparable in WTCA affiliation but materially larger and broader in scope.
• U.S. Commercial Service: The trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce, offering export assistance, market research, and trade missions globally. Operates at federal scale with overlapping services to WTC Arkansas's offerings.
• Small Business Development Centers (SBDC): Federally funded network providing advisory and training to U.S. small businesses, including export readiness. Overlaps with WTC Arkansas's training and consulting services for SMBs.

Emerging players

• Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT): Professional network promoting women in international trade through events and education. WTC Arkansas already partners with the Arkansas chapter (OWIT AR); comparable audience and trade education focus.

Others

• Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM): U.S. federal agency providing export financing, loan guarantees, and insurance. Complementary rather than competitive to WTC Arkansas's Export Finance advisory, but often referenced in the same exporter journey.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wtcarkansas
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@worldtradecenterarkansas
• Facebookfacebook.com/arwtc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arkansas-world-trade-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/wtc.arkansas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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