Fedtrade® Podcast

Interview with Eugene Laney, President and CEO of the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI). The AAEI represents an international community of trade compliance professionals responsible for complying with and influencing the laws — both domestic and global — that govern the export and import of goods. Key Takeaways: AAEI was established to help U.S. companies grow globally. Three...

Interview with Andrew Greenfield, Senior Counsel of Fragomen. With more than 6,000 immigration-focused professionals and staff spanning more than 60 offices worldwide, immigration has been Fragomen's sole focus for 70 years. Key Takeaways: Fragomen specializes in global immigration needs for employers and serves a wide range of clients from startups to multinationals. Immigration adjudications...

Interview with Joanne Farquharson, CEO of Foothold America. With a dedicated team of experts, Foothold America provides the tools and resources to make U.S. expansion easy and hassle-free and supports your business journey with turn-key and bespoke solutions catered to your business needs. They recognize that not “one size fits all” and evaluate the key variables of your business to further your g...

Interview with Doug Baker, Vice President of Industry Relations at FMI - The Food Industry Association, for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ spotlight series. As the food industry association, FMI works with and on behalf of the entire industry to advance a safer, healthier and more efficient consumer food supply chain. Representatives from FMI will be attending the 2025 SelectU...

Interview with Lisa Pettigrew, CEO and Founder of CRO Syndicate, for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ spotlight series. CRO Syndicate provides seasoned interim executives to exponentially grow your company’s revenue through strategic, collaborative, and  pragmatic real-world solutions. Representatives from CRO Syndicate will be attending the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Nat...

Interview with Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez, Secretary of State of Delaware, for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ spotlight series. As Secretary of State, Charuni leads the most diverse department with responsibilities in virtually every aspect of Delaware state government. The Secretary serves on the Board of Pardons, the Cash Management Policy Board, the Delaware Economic and Financi...

Interview with Tracey Hyatt Bosman, Managing Director of Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company (BLS & Co.), for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ spotlight series. BLS & Co. is one of the largest specialty site selection and incentives advisory consulting firms in North America, helping companies compete and flourish by optimizing location choices. Members of BLS & Co. will be...

Interview with Anders Victor, Director of Business Development for the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ spotlight series. EDPNC improves the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians by recruiting new businesses to the state, supporting existing employers, assisting companies with international trade...

Interview with Daniel Clark, Vice President and Director of Business Development at New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ spotlight series. NYCEDC is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. They take a comprehensive approach, through four main...

Interview with Bill Noonan, Chief Business Development Officer at Choose New Jersey, for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠ spotlight series. Choose New Jersey is the state's leading non-profit business attraction organization, inspiring businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators to make New Jersey their home. They provide a range of free, confidential resources and tools to assist in loca...

Interview with Tony Davis, Head of North and Latin America at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). Austrade helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector. and promotes Australia’s education to the world. Key Takeaways: Austrade's strategic focus in the U.S. is centered...

Interview with Artur Czerniejewski, Head of Swiss Business Hub USA of Switzerland Global Enterpriser, for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠ spotlight series. Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) is the official Swiss organization for export and investment promotion. With a unique global network, S-GE supports more than 5,500 Swiss companies every year in their international business and help...

Interview with Adam Boltik, Program Manager at State of New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs, for our ⁠⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠⁠ spotlight series. The Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) is the premier resource for businesses considering expansion in, or relocation to, New Hampshire, as well as people seeking a home in a place where they can balance their...

Interview with Lukas Zitz, Deputy Austrian Trade Commissioner of Advantage Austria, for our ⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠ spotlight series. With around 100 offices in over 70 countries, Advantage Austria provides a broad range of intelligence and business development services for both Austrian companies and their international business partners.  Members of Advantage Austria will be attending th...

Interview with Michel Belval, President of the Quebec Chapter of The American Chamber of Commerce in Canada (AmCham Quebec) for our ⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠ spotlight series. With seven chapters located across Canada, AmCham Canada is committed to promoting trade opportunities, advancing economic growth, and facilitating the mobility of people, goods, and services across the longest undefende...

Interview with Jeffrey Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Factum Global for our SelectUSA Investment Summit spotlight series. Factum Global is an international consulting firm that specializes in helping businesses and associations expand internationally. Members of Factum Global will be attending the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, from May 11-14, 2025. Key Takeaways...

Interview with Robert Leo, a U.S. Customs and International Trade Attorney at Meeks, Sheppard, Leo & Pillsbury LLP, a specialized law firm representing clients on customs and related international trade issues. The firm represents clients before the principal international trade regulatory agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S....

Interview with Tim Tierney, Director of Business Recruitment and International Trade at the Vermont Department of Economic Development, for our ⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠ spotlight series. The mission of the Vermont Department of Economic Development is to improve the economic well-being of Vermonters by fostering growth, opportunity, and innovation. Their work connects businesses and organizat...

Interview with Jon Worren, VP Strategy & Enablement at the Toronto Region Board of Trade. As the Chamber of Commerce for Canada's largest regional economy, the Toronto Region Board of Trade aims to make Toronto one of the most competitive and sought-after business regions in the world. Key Takeaways: The Toronto Region Board of Trade serves a diverse range of companies from startups to mul...

Interview with William (Bill) Hite, CEO and Founder of HSA Global, as part of our SelectUSA Investment Summit Spotlight series. With locations in Boston, Chicago, and Germany, HSA Global helps with the navigation of international expansion, offering services such as running back office, managing financial, tax and legal services, and providing CFO as a service. Members of HSA Global will be attend...

Interview with William (Bill) Kitay, Secretary of the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada (AmCham Canada) for our SelectUSA Investment Summit spotlight series. With seven chapters located throughout Canada, AmCham Canada is a private, non-profit membership organization that promotes the two-way flow of trade, goods, services and investment between Canada and the United States. AmCham Canada wil...

Interview with Mike Papineau, CEO of RideFlag Technologies. RideFlag is innovative technology that accurately counts vehicle occupancy to promote carpooling, reduce traffic congestion, and ultimately reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Mike shares insights on the importance of intellectual property in business strategy, the challenges of entering the U.S. market, and valuable lessons learned along th...