The ARWTC was established to promote international trade throughout the state and region. The purpose of the ARWTC is to bring together businesses and governmental agencies involved in foreign trade to further the economic outlook for the state as a whole, as well as to encourage stability, peace and world trade development on the global level. The ARWTC will truly facilitate and promote the international community in Arkansas.

The University of Arkansas holds the license in the World Trade Center Association which brings a very strong academic component to the activities of the ARWTC.  College units within the University are involved with the Trade Center in addition to the Sam M. Walton College of Business International studies.  Student interns are utilized from colleges and universities throughout the state of Arkansas.  Students and faculty work with individuals and companies in their international business initiatives, while training students in practical applications of international business and research.

The Arkansas World Trade Center occupies space in the World Trade Center Building in the Pinnacle Hills area designated the World Trade Center District.  Successful World Trade Centers are located in the midst of first-class amenities such as world class hotels, shopping, dining, country clubs, convention and expo centers and medical facilities.  All of these are within walking distance of the ARWTC.  The ARWTC is a partner with Pinnacle Group in Rogers Arkansas. 

The ARWTC is strategically positioned to provide comprehensive international trade services and global contacts to facilitate and expand trade for regional, statewide and global clients in conjunction with a partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.