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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
1 day ago1 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 211 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 81 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 21 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 251 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 141 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 71 min read


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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


Boston Mayor Launches Grants to Revitalize Nightlife
Grants to revitalize Nightlife in Boston seek to support diverse offerings for diverse abilities, ages and cultural expressions.
NITECAP
May 21, 20241 min read


Surveys seek public input to quantify the value of the nighttime economy in Dallas
"Four surveys target four distinct audiences: consumers, employees, businesses, and entertainer" to measure the economic impact of...
NITECAP
Apr 2, 20241 min read


How local musicians can get 60% off parking in Downtown Nashville
"If you play four, five times down here — four, five days a week — that adds up really quick. That's food, that's gas. If you have a...
NITECAP
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Live Concert Industry will Experience "FunFlation" in Full Force
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2023/09/19/live-concerts-will-experience-funflation-in-full-force-says-bank-of-america/
NITECAP
Nov 3, 20231 min read


American downtowns are struggling to recover after COVID shifted their roles as community centers.
The New York Times examines 10 American cities and the impact of the Pandemic on their downtowns.
NITECAP
Nov 1, 20221 min read
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