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Hosted by Jim Ray · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 40 episodes
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The World Trade Center Kentucky provides insights and services related to global trade for Kentucky companies. Episodes will focus on international business, trade issues, supply chain management and other topics. These brief discussions will involve guests from various companies already doing business on a global scale. They'll share observation, perspectives and advice to help other professionals navigate this global trade adventure.
Jim Ray hosts This Global Trade Adventure, a business show with 40 episodes published.
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 f
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,
Episode 36: In this episode, Brad Cummings, Founder and CEO of EQL Games, shares how his company successfully pivoted from a disrupted sports-based concept during the pandemic into a fast-growing global digital lottery s
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, wit
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). Listene
Episode 33: Sofab Inks is an innovative Kentucky-based solar startup that successfully transitioned from a University of Louisville research project to a global business player. Co-founders Peter Armstrong and Jack Manze
In Episode 32, Brian French, Senior Vice President of International Banking at Stockyards Bank and Trust, brings over 25 years of financial experience to the discussion of how businesses can successfully get paid during
Episode 31: 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 r
We had the pleasure of interviewing Bin Lau at a 2025 event at the Gatton College of Business and Economics. Bin Lau, representing the Canadian province of Alberta, emphasizes that the Canadian and U.S. economies are the
Episode 29: This episode features Mark Kirchdorfer, President of ISCO Industries. We discuss the company's evolution from its Louisville roots into a global supplier building infrastructure around the world. ISCO was off
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 20
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 E
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
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,
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 team are touring various Kentucky companies and meeting w
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 ro
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
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. Om
Episode 20: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Eddie Smith, CEO & Founder, Kentucky Exports, LLC and Bourbon Kings UAB . Eddie and his brother started in Elizabethtown and n
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'
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