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SUMMARY:Soccer in the Summer 2026: Business Readiness Summit
DESCRIPTION:\nThis will be taking place at Bryant University, Academic Innovation Center (AIC), 1150 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI 02917\nRegister to attend and take the next step toward informed, proactive planning for Summer of Soccer 2026. The Fifa World Cup 2026 soccer matches will bring increased travel, tourism, and economic activity to the Northeast. The World Cup impacts Rhode Island businesses through regional spillover of the matches in Foxborough as well as transit traffic down to New York and Philadelphia matches. Businesses across all sectors, whether directly or indirectly are likely to be impacted and can benefit from this early awareness and preparation.\nThis in-person Business Readiness Summit will help Rhode Island businesses understand what’s coming, plan ahead, and prepare for both opportunity and operational pressure.\nTopics include:\n\nFIFA rules and regulations for businesses\nSupply chain and inventory planning\nStaffing and operations readiness\nMarketing and digital considerations\nBanking and cash flow planning\nCustomer experience and multicultural awareness\n\nWhat you’ll gain:\n\nClear insight into regional business impacts\nPractical tips and readiness tools\nResources to help minimize risk and capture opportunity\nConnections to RISBDC advisors and local partners\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Chelsea Brehm, RI SBDC Northern RI Regional Director Maggie Longo, RI SBDC Consultant\nCo-Sponsor(s): TBD\n\n
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LOCATION:Academic Innovation Center (AIC) 1150 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI 02917
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