Kansas City World Cup Small Biz Potemkin Village Scheme Debuts

For the most part . . .

LOCALS SEEM RIGHTFULLY SKEPTICAL THAT FAKE STOREFRONTS WILL HELP KANSAS CITY PROFIT FROM THE WORLD CUP!!!

More than a few economists both amateur and pro have attempted to explain how the math doesn't work for this effort . . .  

Sadly . . . The empty hype persists and this week the world cup plan starts to take shape. Check-it: 

The city’s new grant program aims to revitalize commercial corridors along the downtown streetcar line and surrounding districts by covering rent and start-up costs for local entrepreneurs.

The program offers to pay up to 80% of rent for six months and provides up to $10,000 in funding for new or expanding businesses, including retail, creators, and e-commerce ventures with proven concepts seeking high-traffic locations.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

KMBC: Kansas City unveils grant program to fill vacant storefronts before 2026 World Cup

Developing . . .