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Ready, Set, Goal! World Cup Ready: Business Training Series

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Ready, Set, Goal

A Four-Part Business Training Series Preparing Newark Businesses For The Opportunities Of The 2026 World Cup.

About the Presentation:This presentation serves as a strategic guide for New Jersey smallbusinesses to leverage the 2026 FIFA World Cup using Grow with Google tools. The core focus ison creating a digital presence that combines local Jersey pride with a multicultural flair to attract international fans. Specific tips will be offered for companies in the following business sectors:Restaurants, Gift Shops, Accommodations,Tour and Transportation services, Simultaneous Interpretation services.

About the Speaker:Reina ValenzuelaAs the founder and CEO of Starfish*Global, Reina Valenzuela focuses onempowering business owners with tools, techniques, and technologies. She is a Grow with Google Partner since 2016 and has delivered 122 workshops helping businesses get found on Google Search and Maps.Reina is from El Salvador, passionate about community building online andon the ground. She has an MBA in Global Management from Kean University and more than 17 years as business advisor. Reina is Head Coach for the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurship Training Programs.

The 2026 'Ready, Set, Goal' Business Support Grant ProgramThe grant program is designed to help local businesses prepare for and maximize the economic impact of opportunities created by the World Cup. This competitive grant program will provide financial support to businesses seeking to enhance their operations, marketing, programming, and customer experience in anticipation of increased visitor activity.Through this initiative, a total of $75,000 will be distributed in increments of up to $5,000, supporting approximately 15 businesses. Funds may be used for a range of eligible activities, including:<ul><li>marketing campaigns</li><li>event programming</li><li>equipment purchases</li><li>additional inventory or supplies,</li><li>and other investments that help businesses attract and serve World Cup visitors and local customers.</li></ul><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=aShyu4c-Rk-3S6fRXujFg-ZRs034f8VMmjoOIbLAoiZUOTVXUlE4NzFaWU42M0NVUVpBWTAzVUJHQi4u" title="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=aShyu4c-Rk-3S6fRXujFg-ZRs034f8VMmjoOIbLAoiZUOTVXUlE4NzFaWU42M0NVUVpBWTAzVUJHQi4u" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Link to Application</a>

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Welcome Attendees & Coffee

Introductions & Sponsors

Q&A, Closing Remarks & Networking

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