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Fintech startup Honeycomb Credit is launching its first Small Business Saturday Holiday Market in Pittsburgh, providing a new opportunity for local entrepreneurs and makers to connect with customers on November 29 at the Maverick hotel in East Liberty. The free event will feature more than 30 local vendors, live music, raffles, and a spirit of community shopping from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..​
Event Highlights
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Over 30 Pittsburgh small businesses will participate, selling a variety of goods including jewelry, art, treats, skincare, and fitness services.
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The market is designed to encourage local shopping and help small businesses that have faced economic challenges, such as inflation and lower consumer spending, in recent years.
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Honeycomb Credit aims to bring its crowdfunding support mission to life with this in-person event, helping connect community members and small business owners directly.​
Venue and Schedule
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Location: The Maverick hotel, East Liberty, Pittsburgh (120 South Whitfield Street).
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Date & Time: Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Attractions: Live performances (including headliner Disco Sunday Disco), raffles, and a festive atmosphere for shoppers.​
Purpose and Impact
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Honeycomb Credit developed the market to make supporting small businesses easier for Pittsburghers, reflecting their online mission of funding local businesses through community investment.
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CEO George Cook emphasized the market as both a celebration of local entrepreneurship and a necessity, given the pressures on small businesses from tariffs, increased costs, and economic slowdown.​
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Organizers intend for this market to become a seasonal tradition, further strengthening ties between local entrepreneurs and their communities.
The event underscores the pivotal role small businesses play in Pittsburgh’s economy and community well-being, spotlighting their resilience and the benefits of localized support initiatives.​




