Posts Tagged ‘Business Podcast’
Why Vietnam Is Emerging as a Major Opportunity for Kentucky Businesses
Why Vietnam Is Emerging as a Major Opportunity for Kentucky Businesses July 13, 2026 awtcky_administration@wtcky.org Episode 38: In this episode of the Global Trade Adventure podcast, Omar Ayyash, Lee Lingo, and Jim Ray discuss the growing importance of Vietnam as a strategic trade partner for Kentucky businesses. Lee shares insights from multiple trips to Vietnam. …
Read MoreFrom Canada to Kentucky: The Story Behind a New Manufacturing Expansion
From Canada to Kentucky: The Story Behind a New Manufacturing Expansion June 8, 2026 awtcky_administration@wtcky.org Episode 37: In this episode of the This Global Trade Adventure podcast, we interview Vikram and Samir Kalia of E. Hofmann Plastics about their company’s decision to invest in a new manufacturing facility in Madisonville, Kentucky. The brothers share the…
Read MoreInside US–Canada Trade: Québec’s Role in Strengthening Kentucky Partnerships
Inside US–Canada Trade: Québec’s Role in Strengthening Kentucky Partnerships April 14, 2026 awtcky_administration@wtcky.org Episode 35: In this episode of the World Trade Center Kentucky’s podcast, Jim Ray sits down with Québec Delegate General David Brulotte to discuss the evolving trade relationship between Canada and the United States, with a focus on Kentucky’s role. David explains…
Read MoreGrowing Your Kentucky Business Internationally: Market Entry Secrets Revealed
Growing Your Kentucky Business Internationally: Market Entry Secrets Revealed March 23, 2026 awtcky_administration@wtcky.org This special compilation episode of This Global Trade Adventure serves as a strategic roadmap for Kentucky businesses looking to scale internationally through the power of the World Trade Center Kentucky (WTCKY). Listeners will discover how the WTCKY acts as a force multiplier,…
Read MoreInterview with Melanie Raymond, Chief Economist and Director General for Global Affairs Canada
Interview with Melanie Raymond, Chief Economist and Director General for Global Affairs Canada January 27, 2026 awtcky_administration@wtcky.org We had the pleasure of interviewing Melanie Raymond, Chief Economist for Global Affairs Canada, at a 2025 event at the Gatton College of Business and Economics. She underscores the deeply integrated trading relationship between Canada and the…
Read MoreA Technology Entrepreneur’s Journey with Sunny Dronawat, CEO of Samiteon
A Technology Entrepreneur’s Journey with Sunny Dronawat, CEO of Samiteon October 13, 2025 Episode 28: Today, podcast producer Jim Ray interviews Dr. Sunny Dronawat, Executive Chairman and Global CEO of Samiteon. Based in Louisville, Samiteon is a technology process and people innovation company, founded in 2006. They’ll discuss how the company began and how it…
Read MoreA Discussion with Colin Bird, Consul General for Canada in Detroit
A Discussion with Colin Bird, Consul General for Canada in Detroit September 8, 2025 Episode 27: Today, podcast producer Jim Ray interviews the Consul General for Canada in Detroit, Colin Bird. He’s in town speaking with Kentucky businesses and government officials. He’ll return for the upcoming Global Executive Forum, on September 23rd, in Lexington. Today,…
Read MoreUsing AI to Scale Your Business Globally
Using AI to Scale Your Business Globally July 14, 2025 Episode 26: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Todd Schmiedeler, Senior VP of Zero Waste Manufacturing, as well as the Founder & CEO of Thumbprint Consulting. They are going to discuss issues related to using AI to scale…
Read MoreLocal to Global an Interview with Entrepreneur Ricky Mason
Local to Global an Interview with Entrepreneur Ricky Mason awtcky_administration@wtcky.org 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…
Read MoreThe City of Ali Movie – Muhammad Ali’s Global Impact
The City of Ali Movie – Muhammad Ali’s Global Impact Back to Blog March 10, 2025 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…
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