(Baltimore, MD) -- Black-owned Baltimore businesses are looking forward to the return of the CIAA Tournament this week -- and the money it'll bring in from visitors.
#CIAATournament is coming to #Baltimore! 🏀✨
— Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (@DowntownBalt) February 11, 2023
Join us from Noon to 6pm, February 23rd, 24th & 25th for the 3-Point Pop-Up Marketplace.
From Noon to 6PM, join us at two incredible locations for music, art, local foods, and to support #BlackOwned vendors!https://t.co/ce5EzzxX2b pic.twitter.com/6DljQsRUU9
Last year, the tournament generated an estimated $9.7 million in economic impact for the city.
It's the second year of the league's agreement with Baltimore.
The tournament will bring twelve men's and women's college basketball teams to the Charm City to compete.
The CIAA Tournament is the oldest historically Black basketball event in America.
Baltimore transportation officials say heavy traffic is expected for the duration of the tournament, which starts tomorrow and runs through Saturday.
Article contributed by source.metronetworks.com
