Greetings,
Spring is here and March is almost gone. We're in the home stretch to the busy nights for hospitality and nightlife.
Get prepared with some marketing webinars, upgrades with grants and get those taxes done!
Read on to get help with that check list.
Cheers,
Allison & Bret
Office of Nighttime Economy
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Nightlife Safety Planning |
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You Rocked it!
A big Irish thank you to all the bars, restaurants and entertainment venues who contributed to the economic impact of St Patrick's Day weekend.
Thanks. too, to all who attended our safety preparedness meeting and shared our social media safety messages, too!
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Office of Nighttime Economy led the St. Patrick's Day Safety Info meeting |
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Alan Hausman, City of Pittsburgh's
Office of Homeland Security
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Plastic Bag Ban... Grace period ends |
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We're here, once again, to remind you about the plastic bag ban throughout the City of Pittsburgh...
All retail establishments (grocery stores, restaurants, convenience stores, big box stores, etc.) operating within the City of Pittsburgh are prohibited from providing a single-use plastic bags.
Retailers were given a grace period to draw down their existing plastic bag inventory until January 1st, 2024. This grace period has ended and retailers are expected to no longer provide plastic carryout bags to customers.
Click here for all the information.
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The City of Pittsburgh's Dept. of City Planning unveiled a Comprehensive Plan that will serve as the guideline for moving the city into the future!
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Assistance in Other Languages |
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The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is providing "I Speak___" cards...
to ensure that limited English or non-English speaking residents receive equal access to services.
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Maximizing Off Premise Catering
PRLA's Government Affairs team as well as experts Daniel C. Conlon and Evan C. Pappas from Tucker Arensberg, P.C. break down the changes to Pennsylvania's catering permit under Act 51 of 2023.
Click the photo or here to view
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Staff Retention Tips... The Rule of 6
Here's a 'to the point' article with some new approaches to retaining new hires.
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Top 3 tips for using 3rd-party apps!
"Optimize Your Online Experience: Keep Menus Updated: Ensure that your online menus (including prices) are accurate and up-to-date. Customers rely on this information when placing orders..."
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Mental Health Resources for Restaurants |
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Click the photo or check out the resources here.
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This capacity building program is the second of two opportunities for Black-led arts and cultural organizations, as well as Black artists in Allegheny and surrounding counties to participate in or benefit from the work of the Initiative.
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Community Festival Grant Program
Grantees are selected by committee and based on specific criteria. All approved grant applications receive up to $1,000.00 in reimbursed funds to assist with operations of their festivals.
Applications will be accepted through 5PM on Monday, April 15.
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Backing Small Business Grant Program
The Backing Small Businesses grant program supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach and/or cultural significance. This year, eligible small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants for projects that grow or improve their businesses by building community, supporting their economic viability, or bolstering meaningful change.
Applications will be accepted from March 14, 2024, through April 7, 2024, at 11:59 pm CT.
The application period may end early if 5,000 applications have been submitted before the deadline. Click on the photo or here for all the info.
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Port Security Grant Program
Is your business within a mile of a major body of a water (like our fabulous 3 rivers?)
You may quality for the Port Security Grant which could fund security improvements for your business.
For more info click the photo and link here.
Thinking about applying? Get help with your application by emailing Adam.Ameel@pittsburghpa.gov
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WEBINARS, TRAININGS, & PODCASTS |
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Emerging Social Media Trends (webinar)
Come for Emerging Social Media Trends, as Digital Marketing Strategist Ray Sidney-Smith walks you through the trends and the latest forecasts!
Thursday, April 18th 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Tax Tips for Musicians
Understanding the nuances of 1099 vs. W-2, LLC vs. S-Corp, and the complexities of business taxes can be daunting for musicians.
Join MusiCares and KEILA HILL-Trawick, MBA, CPA, for expert advice on navigating these topics and maximizing your earnings
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Nights Of Yore
Life After Dark In The Ancient World
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
How did ancient cultures experience, view, and portray the night? What was it like to live when total nocturnal darkness was the norm? What can ancient civilizations teach us about contemporary nighttime culture?
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Climate Change After Dark
This 24HourNation webinar was recorded live Monday, Mar. 4, 2024 (Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Australia). It can help nighttime economy advocates better understand the ramifications of climate change.
Our webinar panelists also recommend actions we can take to elevate the importance of the nighttime and cultural economy with climate change policymakers.
Click the photo or here to view!
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND TOWN |
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The Greenwood Smithfield project seeks to increase opportunities for Black businesses and entrepreneurs in Downtown Pittsburgh
The Greenwood Plan recently acquired the Pitt Building in Downtown. The organization announced the acquisition in January after a year of fundraising to convert the 40,000 square foot building, which extends for one block on Smithfield Street from the Boulevard of the Allies to Third Avenue, into a mix-use retail space and incubator for Black businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations.
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"Catapult Culinary is giving local women and BIPOC chefs a place to really cook"
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ONE TAKES ON THE LONELINESS EPIDEMIC |
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ONE launches Project in East End
The U.S. Surgeon General's Report on the Epidemic of Isolation and Loneliness warns that social disconnection is a corrosive condition with grave consequences for the health of our citizens and the societal health of our communities.
The Office of Nighttime Economy has launched a project to index metrics to understand Pittsburgher's socializing activities, locations and frequency, as well as infrastructure, safety and equity barriers that inhibit citizens' ability to connect with others and socialize in person.
Launched in the East End, stay tuned for the project to expand to other City neighborhoods.
Click the photo to read the report.. Click here to take the survey.
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Mindful cities: how our built environment can cultivate community and combat isolation
Click the photo or here to listen.
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How has the Epidemic of Loneliness affected Millennial travel and social habits?
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Pittsburgh ONE featured at Dallas Summit
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Come Learn with Us
at the Sociable City Summit
April 18-20
What to Expect
The Summit is where sociability, entertainment and nightlife intersect with public safety, economic development, planning, mobility, quality of life, venue safety and public space activation.
The host city serves as a learning laboratory. You'll take what you learn from the sessions and observe them in action at night on your own time. As a team, we return with a plan of action.
Who should attend?
It takes a village to build a sociable city.
The Summit convenes experts and practitioners from hospitality & nightlife, governance, economic development & planning, public safety, and community (neighborhoods/education/non-profit).
Who's Going from Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Office of Nighttime Economy
South Side Chamber of Commerce
Street Outreach/Group Violence Intervention
South Side Entertainment Patrol
Public Safety Administration
Market Square businesses
City Council District 3
Oakland BID
Check out the speakers here
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100 Things To Do In Pittsburgh
(before your graduate)
The City of Pittsburgh’s Office of Nighttime Economy launched a social media campaign to showcase diverse, fun activities available to people under 21, the campaign aims to create awareness of the many opportunities for students and residents to connect socially with others in a variety of settings.
Follow along all year on Instagram @PghAtNight and Facebook @PghNightEcon
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Follow us for daily updates on Pittsburgh's Nighttime Economy and upcoming news and events.
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Check out previous newsletters for more information. |
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HELP US HELP YOU: Send your questions, challenges, or useful tidbits to Allison Or give us a call at 412-400-900.
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References to a specific product, process, or service does not constitute or imply an endorsement. Always, consult your professional service providers to decide if a resource is a right fit for your business.
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