By Jonathan Kersting
Our TechVibe Neighborhood Tour continues a deep-dive nerd out on the revitalization of Downtown Pittsburgh from Huntington Bank's Flagship Branch on Liberty Avenue.
Tune in to hear Huntington Branch Manager Chuck Schons detail the bank's community-focused Huntington Honors program before we welcome Derek Dawson, VP of Strategic Initiatives at Visit Pittsburgh, to update us on the city's tourism and upcoming developments.
There are so many reasons to tune in, including:
NFL Draft Excitement: Learn about Pittsburgh hosting the 2026 NFL Draft, which is expected to bring 200,000 people daily and generate $200 million in economic impact.
Downtown Revitalization Insights: Hear about major downtown projects like Point State Park renovations, Market Square improvements, and the new Arts Landing that are transforming Pittsburgh's urban landscape.
Tourism and Economic Growth: Discover how Pittsburgh's tourism generates $6 billion annually, with new attractions like kayaking at the convention center and expanded airport connections making the city a more appealing destination.
So tune in and get all geeky on Pittsburgh with us!
TechVibe is produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council to explore the Pittsburgh region's technology and innovation ecosystem.