What Is the Arkansas-Asia Trail?
Arkansas' first-ever digital passport challenge celebrating Asian heritage and entrepreneurship across our state. Explore Arkansas by visiting businesses with Asian heritage or Asian ownership, collecting digital stamps, and winning amazing prizes — all throughout AAPI Heritage Month (May 2026).
How Do You Participate?
It's simple and completely free:
✓ Register at trail.arkasianbiz.com
✓ Visit participating Trail businesses across Arkansas
✓ Scan the QR code at each location to collect your digital stamp
✓ The more businesses you visit, the bigger your prize!
✓ Complete your visits by May 31, 2026 to be entered
What Kinds of Businesses Will You Discover?
The Trail features ALL kinds of businesses with Asian heritage or Asian ownership — not just restaurants!
🍽️ Restaurants & Food — Filipino, Indian, Filipino-Filipino, pizza, sauces and more 🎤 Entertainment — Private karaoke rooms, hookah lounges, batting facilities 🛒 Retail & Grocery — Asian grocery stores, specialty products 💼 Professional Services — Financial advisors, real estate, printing & reproduction 🎓 Culture & Education — University cultural centers, language programs
From Bentonville to Little Rock to Jonesboro to Conway — there's something for everyone across the state.
What Can You Win?
The more stops you complete, the bigger your reward:
🥉 Visit 3+ businesses → Chance to Win: U.S. Marshals Museum Experience for Two
🥈 Visit 6+ businesses → Chance to Win: 4 Tickets to Adventure Science Center
🥇 Visit 9+ businesses → Chance to Win: Arkansas Cinema Society Night School at AFMA
🏆 Visit 12+ Businesses → Chance to Win: Ancient Pearl Necklace ($300 value) + Newsletter Feature
Max 1 Winner per category.
Winners announced June 7, 2026. You can win multiple tiers!
Why Should You Join?
✓ Discover hidden gems in your own state
✓ Support Asian-owned businesses in Arkansas
✓ Win incredible prizes just for exploring
✓ Be part of Arkansas history — this is the FIRST Trail ever
✓ Fun for individuals, couples, families and friend groups
✓ Completely free to participate
Trail is now LIVE!!
HAPPY EXPLORING TRAIL RUNNERS
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY JUNE 7th
Connecting Arkansas and Asia in Business
Arkansas has a long and successful history of working with Asia in the areas of trade relations and foreign direct investments, as well as attracting professionals and entrepreneurs from Asia to the state. Did you know:
- According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 85% of Asians in Arkansas have at least a high school diploma; 46% of them have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher. (Source: US Census)
- Asians living in Arkansas had the highest median household income of all Arkansans by race of $90,288 per year: (Source: Neilsberg.com)
- Arkansas continues to be an attractive location for Asian companies to do business, contributing to job creation. (Source: Arkansas Foreign-Owned Business Report)
- Five of 10 Arkansas’s export locations are in Asia; specifically, Japan, China, Indonesia, South Korea and Vietnam (Source: 2023 and 2022)
- Prominent Asian companies, including Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Welspun, and TY Garments USA, operate facilities in Arkansas.
- Lithium Supply Agreement: Exxon Mobil signed a non-binding agreement with South Korea’s LG Chem to supply lithium extracted from Arkansas’ Smackover Formation, indicating collaboration in advanced energy sectors. (Source: Reuters)
- Rice Trade with Japan: In 2023, Japan imported $414 million worth of rice from the U.S., with Arkansas poised to increase its contribution due to rising demand. (Source: Axios NW Arkansas)
Many professionals relocating to Arkansas for job opportunities, particularly those joining the Fortune 500 firms as well as technology and manufacturing companies, bring a global mindset. An organization like the AABC that champions multicultural communities and fosters a diverse professional network is essential for attracting and retaining this talent, making Arkansas a welcoming place to call home.
The AABC at a Glance
Mission
Founded in June 2017, the AABC developed a clear purpose and mission from the very beginning.
Community
The AABC grows not only as an organization, it also expands as a community, consisting of members, volunteers, and enthusiasts.
Activities
The AABC hosts events throughout the year, such as networking sessions and workshops. We are also big on collaborating with others.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Continent Level Sponsor
Country Level Sponsor
Past Corporate Sponsors
