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Ready! Set! Score! Small Business Readiness Weekend

Kansas City will be hosting the World Cup in 2026. Now is the time for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Northeast Kansas to plan ahead to take advantage of this unique opportunity to provide products and services to the thousands of soccer fans that will be attending the games.

Network Kansas is co-sponsoring a two-day series of informational meetings on May 8-9, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri.

Businesses within a 200-mile radius of KC are encouraged to participate.



READY! SET! SCORE!



Small business readiness weekend dedicated to preparing small businesses to thrive during major tourism events in Kansas City and the surrounding region.

Thursday, May 8, 2025: Kansas City, KS

Friday, May 9, 2025: Kansas City, MO

9:00am – 3:00pm both days



No cost to attend

More information and online registration at: ebbkc.com/readysetscore



Who should Attend

Small Business Owners in the Kansas City Region (200-mile radius)

Retail, Restaurant, Clothing, Security, Construction, Barber and Beauty

Hospitality, Travel, Local Transportation, Long Term Rentals, Bed and Breakfast, Event Spaces

Online and Brick and Mortar Companies, Pop Up Vendors, Food Trucks, Street Vendors

All Businesses welcome!



What to Expect

How to prepare your business for International Tourism and Customers

Have a speed session with business experts in the following areas:

Capital Readiness

Social Media Readiness

Marketing Readiness

Staffing Readiness

Community Collaborations


Link: http://https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ready-set-score-small-business-readiness-kck-tickets-1319420505249?utm-campaign=social&utm-

Submitted: 04/23/25
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