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KC’s World Cup readiness is a team sport
Why cashing in requires collaboration
It starts with opening the door, said Dulcinea Herrera, encouraging business owners who are preparing for an influx of World Cup visitors to “think in the mindset of the world.”
By Nikki Overfelt Chifalu | April 10, 2026
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