KC Game Plan : Small Business Lender Readiness Workshop

As global visitors arrive in Kansas City for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, many local businesses will see increased demand. Planning early—especially financially—is essential for positioning your business to maximize these opportunities.

This lender readiness workshop is designed to help you assess your capital needs and strengthen your loan applications.

Participants will hear directly from local lenders and small business support experts who will share practical, first-hand guidance on:

• Identifying when and why your business may need additional capital
• Avoiding common application errors that delay or derail funding decisions
• Preparing complete, accurate, and lender-ready applications
• Taking steps now to improve your chances of securing capital

KC Game Plan will also provide brief insights into anticipated visitor demand and introduce readiness tools available to support growth planning for 2026 and beyond.
This workshop is deal for hospitality, retail, tourism, entertainment, and other visitor-facing businesses preparing to welcome global soccer fans.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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