Episode 25: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Eric Gregory, President of the Kentucky Distiller’s Association discuss the Kentucky bourbon industry, its history, standards, and the challenges it faces in the global market. They explore the rise of bourbonism, the impact of tariffs on exports, and the importance…
Episode 24: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews David Brulotte, Québec’s Delegate General in New York. David and his Québec trade team are touring various Kentucky companies and meeting with officials. Kentucky and Québec have significant, commercial relationships. Meet David Brulotte David explains his role is to promote…
Episode 23: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Ricky Mason, an entrepreneur who is earning a lot of visibility these days. From a stint with the CIA, to working on actual rockets to launching a new company, Ricky is making an impact on many in his orbit. Meet…
Back to Blog Episode 22: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Graham Shelby, who directed a documentary film about Muhammad Ali, “The City of Ali”. They’ll discuss how the idea got started, how it grew and the global impact the film is having. Meet Graham Shelby Graham is…
Back to Blog Episode 19: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Devanny King, Executive Director of the Women’s Business Center of Kentucky and Fausto Sarmiento, Center Director of Kentucky’s Small Business Development Center in Lexington. The World Trade Center Kentucky is proud of is partnerships and network of…
Episode 18: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Lisette Bryson. She’s the Global Manager for Trade Compliance at Alltech. They’re going to discuss her experience and the importance of compliance, as it relates to global trade. It’s an ever-evolving, regulatory landscape. Meet Lisette Lisette joined Alltech in July…
Episode 17: Today, Stephen Marks, Board Member, interviews Elaine Gravatte on the subject of Leading a Global Small Business from a CEOs Perspective. You may remember Steve Marks from Episode 5. He’s the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for Givaudan. He actually used to be one Elaine’s direct reports. International business is definitely not…
Episode 16: Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Ryan Quarles, President and CEO of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Ryan shares some interesting insights about the impact KCTCS is having in its efforts to support Kentucky businesses and our workforce. Meet Ryan Quarles Ryan…