Kansas City event showcases small business opportunities ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Taylor Wilmore
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Summary
Kansas City hosted an Open Doors! Spotlight event at DISTRKCT, showcasing partnerships and plans designed to help local small businesses benefit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event, backed by the City of Entrepreneurs initiative, highlighted efforts to ensure entrepreneurs and local businesses can capitalize on the global event's economic opportunities both during and after the World Cup.
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As host cities across North America prepare to welcome the world in 2026, Kansas City entrepreneurs are already getting in formation — with a choreographed assist from backers at the City of Entrepreneurs initiative.
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