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Inside US–Canada Trade: Québec’s Role in Strengthening Kentucky Partnerships

Interview with David Brulotte on US Canada Trade Relations

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…

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Growing Your Kentucky Business Internationally: Market Entry Secrets Revealed

looking to scale internationally

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,…

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Interview 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

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…

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Local 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…

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Global Business and Cultural Awareness for MBA Programs

Global Business and Cultural Awareness for MBA Programs Back to Blog March 11, 2024 Episode 10:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Karl Gustafson, MBA Academic Director for the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics. We’ll learn how UK has woven global business and…

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Interview 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…

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Why Latin America and Why Now?

Episode 4:  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Michael Bowling, Managing Partner at Global Altitudes, LLC.  Michael has had extensive experience doing business in Latin America.  He’s going to share some timely perspectives on why this region presents some interesting opportunities. Meet Michael Bowling Michael was born…

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Podcast Dr. Ayyash Discusses the World Trade Center Kentucky

Podcast Dr. Ayyash Discusses the World Trade Center Kentucky Episode 1:  Welcome to the launch of our new podcast!  Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash introduces our audience to the World Trade Center Kentucky.  Connecting businesses to global trade is an important step in helping them to grow and succeed.  The World Trade Center Kentucky provides resources…

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