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Lawrence Hosts Business Readiness Forum for 2026 World Cup!
Business 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.This highly anticipated gathering will feature experts 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.
This event will be free and virtual with an agenda to come soon! Join in for the full event or for the parts that you are most interest in.
Registration is free and open to Chamber members and general public.
You must be registered for the event to receive the Teams Meeting link.
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Date and Time
Monday Nov 17, 2025
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST
Estimated Timeline of the Event
11:00 AM Welcome and Overview | Kira Cobb, Actuate Consulting & Steve Kelly, The Chamber, Lawrence
11:15 AM World Cup & Business Readiness | Kira Cobb, Actuate Consulting & KC2026 Small Business Committee
11:45 AM Small Business Development & Capital Readiness | Kristina Mease, KU Small Business Development Center
12:15 PM Lending Panel & Diversify Douglas Co. | Joshua Falleaf, The Chamber, Lawrence and Panel
12:45 PM Employee Relations for Customers | Rachel Guffey (Jungle House, Squishington’s)
1:30 PM FAQ | Kira Cobb, Actuate Consulting
2:00 PM Closing Remarks | Kira Cobb, Actuate Consulting & Steve Kelly, The Chamber, Lawren
Location
Virtual - Teams Link
Link will be sent to all who are registered
Fees/Admission
Registration is free and open to Chamber members and general public.
You must be registered for the event to receive the Teams Meeting link.
Contact Information
Jared Martin, Director of Events
The Chamber
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