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World Cup Delivers Boost for NYC Restaurants and Bars
Among NYC restaurants and bars that screened World Cup matches, 63% reported increased sales.
NITECAP
8 hours ago1 min read


Restaurants and bars say S.F.'s entertainment zones are flourishing. Here's why
Entertainment zones, which allow the sale of alcoholic drinks for consumption on nearby streets and sidewalks during designated times and events, have significantly boosted sales.
NITECAP
Jul 211 min read


Austin nonprofit working to combat AI ‘exploitation’ of musicians’ intellectual property
Stand with the Band is a coalition raising funds to build infrastructure to fight for musicians intellectual property
NITECAP
Jul 21 min read


One Step Forward, Two Steps Back for Portland’s Music Venues
“The City doesn’t have anybody whose job it is to focus on the businesses that are open after 5 o’clock at night. If you’re a venue or bar owner and you’re having to deal with a complicated construction project or a water main break or a persistent public safety problem, you don’t have any tools other than calling 911.” Dunphy says that in other cities, hiring a nighttime economy manager has demonstrated real results.
NITECAP
May 191 min read


NITECAP
Apr 70 min read


CA State Hearing on Revitalizing Downtowns with Nightlife Economy
NITECAP Members provide testimony at CA State Assembly's Select Committee on Downtown Recovery (start video at 32.56)
NITECAP
Apr 51 min read


IRS releases guidance for Trump’s tips, overtime deductions. What workers need to know
The tip provision allows certain workers to deduct up to $25,000 in “qualified tips” from 2025 through 2028
NITECAP
Dec 10, 20251 min read


How Nashville, Tennessee is championing independent music venues as essential for cultural and economic prosperity
Music and culture in Nashville and cities nationwide are "under threat due to rising property costs in the city’s increasingly “hot” real estate market, corporate competition, and neighborhood disputes about noise. "
NITECAP
Oct 21, 20251 min read


Nightlife and music industries pump billions into city’s economy, study finds
“These impact studies make it clear: Philadelphia’s nighttime and music economies are vital to our city’s economic growth, job creation, and overall quality of life,”
NITECAP
Jul 8, 20251 min read


California may have found a golden goose for businesses
Well-behaved drinkers who stick to the public promenade during designated hours can freely walk between businesses or up and down the plaza, adult beverage in hand.
NITECAP
Jul 2, 20251 min read


Mayor Smiley discusses economic impact of ‘life at night’ in Providence
Providence Mayor highlights "life at night" is billion dollar industry
NITECAP
Feb 25, 20251 min read


From Ford to Food: How This Michigan City's Food Trucks Are Driving Economic Revival
"City officials have taken a proactive approach to embrace food trucks . . . creating dedicated spaces with electrical outlets and a...
NITECAP
Jan 14, 20251 min read


Tennessee live music funds needs $16.5 million to help venues and artists, analysis finds
The fund seeks to protect Tennessee's musical farm system and ensure growth in the sector for years to come,
NITECAP
Jan 7, 20251 min read


NITECAP
Sep 10, 20240 min read


Mayor Adams Releases New Study; Finds Scaffolding Costs Manhattan Businesses $4,000-$9,500 a Month
New study explores "how sidewalk sheds and scaffolding negatively impact Manhattan businesses."
NITECAP
Aug 27, 20241 min read


$1.9M Mellon Foundation Grant to Restore the Blue Bird Inn and Invest in Capacity and Community
Detroit Sound Conservancy announces grant to rehab historic jazz venue Blue Bird Inn
NITECAP
Jul 23, 20241 min read


Potential changes in restaurant pay stir mixed reactions
States are weighing changes to minimum wages for restaurant workers and other tipped employees.
NITECAP
Jun 18, 20241 min read


More people are coming back to play—not work—in downtown SF, data shows
As 9-5 return lags, time of day cellphone data backs city leaders’ strategy to bet heavily on downtown as a nightlife/ entertainment hub.
NITECAP
Jun 11, 20241 min read


Tennessee Bill That Would Create a Live Music Fund for Indie Venues Passes State Legislature
Tennessee is one signature from being the second state to create a live music fund for independent venues, prompters and performers.
NITECAP
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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