VisitPITTSBURGH and Stop the Violence Pittsburgh ("STVP") have released their final Economic Impact Survey Reports on 2023 Festivals events produced by STVP.
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On June 10-11, STVP hosted the Juneteenth Youth Fest/Black Heritage Celebration where Small Business Vendors generated $30,975.00
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On June 16-19, STVP hosted the WPA Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration where Corporate Businesses and Local Vendors generated $4.2 million.
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On July 13-15, STVP produced the Pittsburgh Black Music Festival where Corporate Businesses and Local Vendors generated $1.5 million in Allegheny County.
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On September 1-3, STVP hosted the Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival - A Soulful Taste of the Burgh where Corporate Businesses and Local Vendors generated $3.2 million dollars in Allegheny County
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We want to thank all our Partners, Donors, Sponsors and You the Public for making this historic Economic Impact a reality for local businesses in Allegheny County.
Join Us as we prepare for 2024.
- B. Marshall
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