Representatives from the Arkansas World Trade Center toured several businesses in Jonesboro and gave information about how to trade with companies around the world. President and CEO of the Arkansas World Trade Center Dan Hendrix says one foreign market that a lot of attention is focused on is the Cuban market. He says besides agriculture, Arkansas provides many other products:
Hendrix also says Arkansas is located in an ideal place that is perfect for trade opportunities.
Dan Hendrix. President and CEO of the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce Mark Young tells how the process starts to get Arkansas companies in touch with foreign markets:
Mark Young. Arkansas agriculture is the state’s top export, with rice and chicken being in high demand.