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Sept 25, 2023
Hello again!
It's fall in Pittsburgh. Time to pull out the patio heaters and long sleeve uniforms. But before we say goodbye to summer, we have one more outdoor outreach event. Office of Nighttime Economy and all City departments will all be out on the street tomorrow night in person to answer your questions face to face. Resist the urge to hibernate. Get out and join us!
Allison & Bret
Office of Nighttime Economy

Childcare for Night Workers - Yes/No Poll
Is there a need for evening childcare providers for nightshift workers?
Yes
No
City Update
Notice: Paid Sick Leave Act
The City of Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act.

The Ordinance guarantees an opportunity for covered employees to acquire paid sick time hours. This Ordinance is administered by the City of Pittsburgh Mayor's Office.

This click and print sign is required to be posted in places where employees work and in translations of employees' primary language

PGH Bag Ban
In an effort to promote a cleaner and more sustainable community by reducing the use of single-use plastics, the City of Pittsburgh unanimously passed a Plastic Bag Ban in April 2022.

Beginning October 14th, 2023, 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 bag or a non-recycled paper bag to a customer at checkout or through delivery. 

Click here for all the info!
Connect with City Departments in Person
Wed., September 26th in Arlington at Arlington Ave and Conway St 5:30/7:30
Each event will have free food, community vendors, activities for kids, and the following departments tabling to provide resources, information about their work, and intake on-site requests for service: Click here for the info.
Hispanic Heritage Month
"Observed annually, Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month runs Sept. 15 through Oct.15 and celebrates the lasting contributions of Americans whose ancestry can be traced to over 20 countries in Latin America, including Mexico, Central and South America and islands of the Caribbean."
National Preparedness Month
Do you work and live in the same neighborhood?
Be prepared with Community Emergency Response Training starting OCT 9!

Business leaders and employees can do a lot to prepare for the most likely hazards they will face in the workplace. Ready Business helps you to create a preparedness plan to get ready for what comes next.
Protecting Patrons in Outdoor Dining Areas...
An increasing number of restaurants and other eateries are using sidewalks, parking lots, and streets to expand outdoor seating to accommodate social distancing guidelines following the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn how to keep them safe...

Industry News
Understanding Skilled Games In PA...
Lawmakers are weighing the benefits and drawbacks of regulating so-called games of skill. Take a look at this article to learn more.

Click HERE for purchase info
Credit Card Fee Rise
Restaurants are in disbelief after news of another swipe-fee hike. The charges for U.S. operators are already the highest in the world. Now Mastercard and Visa are said to be planning hikes.

Click here to read more.
Grants
Toolbox grants are designed to provide support for the practical needs of music venues.

With funding up to $10,000, the Toolbox grant empowers venues to elevate the live music experience for musicians, staff, and audiences by addressing a practical challenge. 

We recommend that you review all guidelines and materials below in preparation for your application. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 11:59pm Pacific Time. 

Click HERE to read more
FedEx, the Global Entrepreneurship Network, and Hello Alice are proud to announce the 2023 round of the FedEx® Entrepreneur Fund

to invite military-connected small business owners or entrepreneurs with disabilities to apply for a $10,000 grant to use to support growth and better serve customers.

Applications are open through October 6, 2023 at 6 p.m. ET.

Click HERE to register with Hello Alice and apply!
2023 Small Business Growth Fund (Round 3)

In partnership with Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and with funding from Etsy and Progressive,
Hello Alice’s Small Business Growth Fund is offering $5,000-$25,000 grants to provide entrepreneurs the capital they need to make their next move.

Applications for the current round are open through Friday, October 27, 2023, 6 p.m. 

Click HERE to register with Hello Alice and apply!
WEBINARS, TRAININGS & EVENTS
Photography 101: How to Take Your Marketing to the Next Level (in-person)
Wednesday, September 27th 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This workshop is for small business owners and marketing professionals who want to improve their professional-looking photography skills.

Exploring Inclusive Language: Supporting Identities in the Workplace Part II
September 27, 2023 - 2:00 PM

This interactive webinar will provide participants with opportunities to hone critical communication skills. Through engaging activities and real workplace scenarios, they'll review types of exclusive language and strategies to facilitate change and learn communication tips and tools that can lead to an inclusive and equitable organization.

Click here for all the info.
WORKSHOP: From Maker to Marketplace
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This event is free and open to everyone, and there will be an open marketplace for area artisans and shoppers.

The SBA Pittsburgh District Office is teaming up with CWE to offer an in-person workshop on how to go from Maker to Marketplace. If you’re an artisan or food maker with dreams of seeing your products online or on local market shelves, then this workshop is for you.

Click HERE to read more
Learn the Basics of Google Ads
Thursday, 26 October 2023, 3:30pm

In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. We will cover how to create an account and set up an ad campaign, how to improve ad performance, and how to measure success.


Click HERE to register!
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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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