NOVEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER

INTRODUCING OUR NEW MEMBERS

Every two years, the USCS International Trade Administration asks for applications from exporters and export service providers to become DEC Members. This year, they offered a special nominating cycle, which enabled us to add 6 new Members to our ranks.

Congratulations to all of you!

Ben Walters, International Business Development Manager, Arkansas Economic Development Commission, Little Rock

Brittany Scott, Founder & CEO, Smart Reproduction Services, Jonesboro

Denise Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, World Trade Center Arkansas, Rogers

Mark Holt, Vice President of Sales, Riceland Foods, Inc., Stuttgart

Michelle Remerscheid, International Business Development Advisor, ARVEST Bank, Rogers

Roberto Ortega, Gerente Comercial - Latinoamérica

LatAm Business Manager, Keith Smith Company, Hot Springs

UPCOMING WEBINAR

NEWS YOU CAN USE

'Tis the Season to be Skeptical

by Michelle Remerscheid, International Business Development Advisor, AVP

mrock@arvest.com

Cell: (972) 896-9427 | SWIFT: ARVTUS44

The holidays are now in full swing, and unfortunately, so is fraud. I recently heard of several clients who were victims of Business Email Compromise (BEC) with losses exceeding $1MM. The FBI explains that BEC occurs when a criminal sends an email message that appears to come from a known source. In the email, they make a legitimate request for payment or simply change an existing vendor address. The Association of Financial Professionals (AFP) does a fraud survey each year and their 2021 results show that most fraud losses are now BEC related and not check, card, or embezzlements losses. So, what does this mean for you as business owners?

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NEWS

ADVANCE WITH AFRICA!

Recently, the National Association of District Export Councils hosted this webinar with the US Chamber of Commerce, highlighting their new initiative to grow trade with the countries of Africa. Lots of great opportunities in this fast-growing market! The recording is available on the NADEC YouTube Channel.

SAVE THE DATE! The NADEC Annual Export Conference will be May 9-10, 2023 in Washington, DC, with one full day of valuable seminars focused on global trade issues and the second day focused on meeting your Congressional delegates to advocate for preferred legislation. Details will be coming soon!

CONTACT US

Arkansas exports $5.6 billion in goods around the world and supports 39,000 jobs in the state and nation! Our top three exports are transportation equipment, processed foods and chemicals, primarily to the nations of Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom.

The mission of the Arkansas District Export Council is to promote and support international trade activities and awareness throughout the State of Arkansas.

Please feel free to contact us with your questions and suggestions:

Heidi Whitman, Administrative Coordinator

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