A recent fight with Lee's Summit is justified in this report . . . The beef is ascribed to World Cup branding concerns and that MIGHT make sense if we're talking about convincing international travelers.
Here's the situation dutifully transcribed by local biz bloggers . . .
“It’s not about limiting the use of our name or not allowing the community to define Kansas City, but maintaining the integrity of our City and community’s brand and preventing potential confusion that could harm our city’s reputation,” said Lucas, who is mayor of Kansas City, Missouri.
Concerns arose at City Hall in September when leaders from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, announced plans to change the name of their airport in south central Jackson County to “Greater Kansas City Regional Airport.”
By December, KCMO’s city council approved an ordinance “establishing the City’s policy for the use of the name ‘Kansas City’ by entities other than the City of Kansas City, and directing the City Manager to ensure legal protections for the City’s intellectual property.”
The mayor notes that the ordinance “does not restrict private businesses.”
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Why KCMO pushed to lock down 'Kansas City' brand ahead of its biggest sports event yet
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