Exporting from Arkansas: A World of New Customers for Your Small Business

Have you considered selling your product or service overseas? Exporting can diversify your revenue streams, protect your business from economic risks, and increase your revenue.

If you’re interested in exporting, but don’t know where to start when it comes to logistics, funding, or marketing, this virtual event is for you. Offered in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service, this session will help you assess if your business is export-ready and highlight several resources to guide your journey into international trade!

Arkansas small business owners who export will share their experiences. We will also cover:

• Reasons small businesses should consider exporting
• How the U.S Commercial Service can help
• Free programs and resources from the Arkansas District Export Council and World Trade Center Arkansas
• Export funding opportunities like the SBA Step Grant

Presenters: Richard Duda, U.S. Commercial Service – Little Rock Export Assistance Center; Representative, U.S. Department of Commerce – International Trade Administration

Panelists:
Brittany Scott, Chief Executive Officer, SMART Reproduction
Ken Gaines, President, The STECO Corporation, Inc. – TAP Magic
Mariah Spencer, Operations Manager, Modern Chemical, Inc. – Blue Gold
Robert Bahn, Business Consultant, A-State ASBTDC