Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas District Export Council honored two NW Arkansas companies at an award ceremony this week for their excellence in global trade. 

• Slim Chickens: Founded in Fayetteville, Slim Chickens received the Franchise Development Exporter Award. Slims has become one of the largest food service employers in the state, and has grown to include an international location in Kuwait, multiple locations throughout the U.K., and has plans to open more stores across Europe soon. 
• White River Hardwoods: Family-owned White River Hardwoods manufactures embellished and traditional hardwood mouldings, corbels and architectural woodcarvings, and are currently working on a project for Disney Tokyo. The woodworking company received the Rising Star Exporter Award for their efforts in increasing export sales percentages while increasing overall revenue. 

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