Belle Isle Grand Prix has $53M economic impact
The Belle Isle Grand Prix, part of the “3 Days in the D” celebration held Labor Day weekend, drew more than 100,000 people to the metro area – and brought about $53 million to the area.
The Belle Isle Grand Prix, part of the “3 Days in the D” celebration held Labor Day weekend, drew more than 100,000 people to the metro area – and brought about $53 million to the area. The weekend’s festivities included the Grand Prix, the Detroit International Jazz Festival and Arts, Beats and Eats in Pontiac.
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“The motorsports festival gave a tremendous boost to our local economy; it brought Detroit international attention and exposure through media coverage and its race broadcasts seen worldwide,” said Larry Alexander, president and CEO of the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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