The Arkansas World Trade Center, in partnership with the Department of Commerce, will host a Brown Bag Lecture Series this May in celebration of World Trade Month. All events are held at The Arkansas World Trade Center located at 3300 Market Street, Suite 400, Rogers, AR  72758.

Free Trade Agreements and the State of Trade
Speaker: Israel Hernandez, Assistant Secretary for Trade Promotion and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service
Thursday, May 1, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.   

Opportunities and Challenges in Doing Business with India 
Speaker: Dr. Abdul Shaikh, senior international economist and regional coordinator for Africa, Middle East and South Asia Trade Information Center
Thursday, May 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.  

State of Trade in the Western Hemisphere and the Colombia Free Trade Act 
Speaker: John Anderson, Senior Director for Western Hemisphere affairs, International Trade Administration
Thursday, May 15, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.  
 
Opportunities and Resources in China 
Speaker: Matthew Quigley, international trade specialist, China Business Information Center
Thursday, May 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.   

African Growth and Opportunity Act and African Trade Initiatives 
Speaker: Karoli Ssemogerere, attorney and expert on U.S./Africa affairs
Thursday, May 29, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.  

If you are interested in learning how to maximize your company’s potential in these emerging markets, you’ll want to attend these free lectures at the Arkansas World Trade Center. Please remember these are “Brown Bag” events. You may bring your lunch or order from Baker Brothers. Beverages are provided by AWTC. http://www.arwtc.org/newsmanager/articlefiles/76-WTM_website.pdf