Posts Tagged ‘International Business’
From 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 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 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 MoreTheresa Reno-Weber – Her Journey from Startup to Global
Theresa Reno-Weber – Her Journey from Startup to Global February 10, 2025 Episode 21: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Theresa Reno-Weber, CEO of GoodMaps, in Louisville, KY. They provide an innovative, indoor mapping and navigation platform. Omar and Theresa discuss a variety of topics including how GoodMaps…
Read MoreInterview with Elaine Gravatte, Founder/CEO The Leader’s Dance LLC
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…
Read MoreThe Global Impact of Renewable Energy in Kentucky
The Global Impact of Renewable Energy in Kentucky Back to Blog Episode 13: Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Adam Edelen, Founder and CEO of Edelen Renewables in Lexington, Kentucky. Meet Adam Edelen Adam had a long career in government and politics, before becoming an entrepreneur. The…
Read MoreInterview with Jonathan Adelstein of DigitalBridge
Interview with Jonathan Adelstein of DigitalBridge Back to Blog Episode 7: Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Jonathan Adelstein, Managing Director and Head of Global Policy and Investment for DigitalBridge Group, Inc. We recorded this episode in Dubai, during the 2023 Dubai Trade Mission, which was sponsored…
Read MoreGlobal Supply Chain Management
Global Supply Chain Management Back to Blog October 9, 2023 Episode 5: Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Brian Crilly, VP of International Supply Chain Management at Papa Johns, and Stephen Marks, Sr. VP of Supply at Givaudan Sense Colour. These seasoned professionals will join us for…
Read MoreCurrent Affairs in International Freight
Episode 3: Today, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky Dr. Omar Ayyash interviews Alan Black, Regulatory Affairs Leader at Valvoline Global Operations. Alan has extensive experience in international freight issues and will share his perspectives with us. Meet Alan Black Alan began his career at FedEx. He worked in their international operations…
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