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FrRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2020
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There are words people and there are numbers people. If you fall into the latter category, this week's Nightlife by the Numbers edition is for you. Numbers provide a shorthand to portray conditions and tell astory. We hope you find it a compelling one.
INDUSTRY ECONOMIC IMPACT

PRE-COVID

Pittsburgh MSA - $3 bil

South Side - $215.8

NEW RESTAURANTS OPENED IN AUGUST:
How Many Businesses have Permanently Closed?

This list represents only the businesses we are aware that have permanently closed since COVID. Do you know of more?

Alexander's Italian Bistro
Arnold's Tea
BRGR East Liberty
Brillobox
Brugge on North
Coca Cafe
Colony Cat Cafe
Full Pint Brewery
Green Forest Brazilian Restaurants
Harris Grill
Howler's Coyote Cafe
Kaffeehaus
Ka Mai
MixTape
Molinaro Ristorante and Bar
Nola
O Original Hotdog Shop
Pizza Taglio
Pizzuvio
Pork & Beans
Rex Theater
Sharp Edge Bistro
Shilo Grill
Slice at PNC Park
Smallman Galley
Spoon
Supper on Penn
Twisted Frenchman
Union Standard
Wolfies Pub

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JOBS


• Regionally/Pre-COVID:
5.5% growth in hospitality jobs 2014-2018

• Nationally/Post-COVID: Restaurants staffing levels remain nearly 2.5 million jobs below the pre-coronavirus peak.
After shedding 202,300 jobs between February and April, the Pittsburgh MSA regained 111,100 of those jobs through August. One-third of the employment shortfall is in Leisure and Hospitality sector – Allegheny Conference
OPERATIONS
*Restrictions as of October 1, 2020
Find guidance on the governor's most recent order amendment here
Find PLCB advisory here.

How to Get 50%

Over 450 businesses in Pittsburgh have self-certified on Open & Certified PA since it opened on September 21st.

First read the FAQs here..
Apply to certify here
For more information on ReOpenPGH and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure's (DOMI) response to COVID-19 click here
Attention all OneStopPGH Customers
The City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (“PLI”) will have all staff trainings on October 8, 9, 15, and 16, 2020. At that time, PLI's main phone line and online chat feature will not be operational. In addition, PLI will have limited plan review and inspection services on those dates. Thank you for patience and understanding.
FINANCIAL
GOGO's Stats:

  • 54 Businesses accepted into round 2 of the program
  • 94.5% of those businesses are minority- and/or women-owned
  • 9 providers are working with these businesses, 5 of whom also worked with GOGO on the first round of the program.
  • 7 of the providers are from minority- and/or women-owned businesses
Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association raised over $250,000. and distributed 848 grants to hospitality workers displaced from their jobs. They seek to raise another $80 to enable opening a new round of grants soon.
ENFORCEMENT


ACHD COVID Field Response Team reported that 15 of 120 food facilities visited in Pittsburgh did not pass muster.

Top violation? Staff not wearing face coverings!



September 28-29 BLCE completed 188 COVID-19 compliance checks in Pittsburgh, resulting in 5 warnings and 2 violations.
ONE SECOND SURVEY
Would you team with other businesses to buy bulk-rate blankets or fuel for heat lamps?
Yes
Might consider
Not interested
Don't need it/don't have heat lamps
WE ASKED, YOU ANSWERED

Last week we asked: Will you begin staying open past midnight for food-only service?

100% of you said no.
ON THE HORIZON
Coming up in the Nighttime Economy Newsletter, we will focus on winterization for outdoor dining and retail.

Stay tuned for:
  • rules on using heaters, tents and llighting
  • ideas from restaurants around the world
  • and more!

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Check out previous COVID-19 resource newsletters for more information.

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