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SUMMARY:Ready Set Score: Get Ready for the World Cup
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this event is being organized by The Chamber\, Lawrence\, Kansas. To register for this event\, visit their website by clicking here. \nBusiness owners\, community leaders\, and entrepreneurs are invited to join a powerful one-day event designed to prepare local businesses for the opportunities surrounding the 2026 World Cup. Hosted by Kira Chereé Cobb of the Actuate Consulting Team in collaboration with The Chamber of Lawrence\, this regional forum will be held on Thursday\, July 17\, 2025\, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at KU Innovation Park Phase III Auditorium\, 2033 Becker Dr.\, in Lawrence\, Kan. \nRegistration is $20.00\, which includes a continental breakfast and boxed lunch. Space is limited\, and early registration is encouraged. \nThis highly anticipated gathering will feature experts\, city officials\, and resource providers from across the region\, offering actionable insights and guidance for leveraging one of the largest international sporting events ever hosted in the United States. \nEvent Highlights Include: \n\n2026 World Cup Overview\nBusiness Readiness Strategies for Small Businesses by Kira Cobb\nMunicipalities Compliance Panel with leaders from Lawrence\, Eudora\, Baldwin City\, and Lecompton\, KS\nInsights from the Kansas Department of Labor\nWorking Lunch focused on Creating Collaborative Experiences for International Travelers\nCultural Awareness Session led by KU International Affairs Department\nFood Entrepreneurs & Restaurant Panel featuring the DoCo Food Entrepreneurs Policy Group and Rick Renfro of Johnny’s\nFinance & Funding Panel with Network KS\, Local Bank Representatives\, and AltCap\nTechnical Assistance Resource Fair connecting attendees to business support organizations\n\n“This forum is not just about preparing for the World Cup—it’s about creating long-term impact through business readiness\, cross-sector collaboration\, and economic development\,” says Kira Cheree Cobb\, CEO of Actuate Consulting Team
URL:https://kuinnovationpark.com/event/ready-set-score-get-ready-for-the-world-cup/
LOCATION:KU Innovation Park Phase III\, 2033 Becker Drive\, Lawrence\, KS
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