Save the Date
Join us on April 10th for our FIA luncheon! Details and registration are below.
Date / Time: April 10, 2025 from 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Featured speaker: Tracy Whelpley, Director of Regional Impact for KC2026
Topic: Tracy will provide an update on the region’s coordinated plan to welcome an anticipated 650,000 visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. She will discuss how businesses and communities can prepare to engage in the celebration while building capacity to create an impact that extends far beyond this transformative global moment for the Kansas City region.
Location: IHD Solutions | 1201 Burlington St. | North KC, MO 64116
Deadline to register is Monday, April 7th at 3PM
Special thanks to our luncheon sponsors: IHD Solutions and ServPro
Meet Tracy Whelpley
Tracy Whelpley is the Director of Regional Impact for KC2026, working to maximize the economic benefits of the FIFA World Cup™ for Kansas City. With over 25 years of experience in marketing and regional business development, she has held key roles, including Senior Vice President at Greater St. Louis, Inc. Known for her collaborative leadership and proven ability to drive high-impact regional marketing initiatives, Tracy is committed to ensuring Kansas City’s investment as a host city yields lasting economic benefits —uniting, elevating, and propelling the region onto the national and global stage.