National Battle of the Bands Drives $12.3 Million Economic Impact for Houston Including Over $100K for Minority Vendors
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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
HOUSTON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands presented by Toyota (NBOTB) today announced it has helped to provide over $100,000 in revenue for minority-owned businesses in Houston, Texas. NBOTB contracted with nine minority-owned businesses for the 2021 edition of the annual marching band showcase, which generated a total of $106,290.56 in revenue for the small businesses. NBOTB is proud to support these local minority-owned businesses by contracting with them for various products and services including signage, apparel, catering, and marketing, among others. Partnerships with minority-owned businesses for the 2022 NBOTB event are already underway.
Key Points:
- "The National Battle of the Bands takes great pride in supporting local and minority-owned businesses in the lead up to the competition and during the event," said Derek Webber, Executive Producer, National Battle of the Bands.
- "We choose to pour back into the local economy as much as possible by working and partnering with minority business owners.
- About National Battle of the Bands: Enhancing the exposure of Historically Black Colleges & Universities marching bands, while developing students through music and education, the NBOTB is an annual musical showcase.
- The National Battle of the Bands' mission is to enhance the exposure of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their marching bands, the roles they play in educating aspiring musicians, and developing future leaders.