This report shares the conditions and impacts of Providence’s “Life at Night” economy, the city’s supply of nightlife-oriented businesses that operate predominately outside the traditional 9 to 5. This study aims to help the City of Providence’s Department of Art, Culture and Tourism (ACT) and other local stakeholders better understand the dynamics and challenges that shape Providence’s Life at Night economy, impacts on local employment and fiscal revenue, and opportunities for the City to address related business, worker, and resident needs. JS&A outlines specific actions, targets, indicators, and recommendations to move the City of Providence forward with its work supporting Life at Night.
Providence’s Life at Night economy includes 632 businesses and contributes approximately 9,900 jobs, $351 million in annual labor income, and $990 million in annual revenue to the local economy. This economic activity accounts for 3.3% of the city’s overall economic output. In total, this activity also generates approximately $5.9 million in annual General Fund tax revenue to the City of Providence, through the Meals and Beverage Tax, as well as approximately $47 million of annual tax revenue for the State of Rhode Island.
The City of Providence and Spin have partnered to launch a first-of-its-kind discount program for nightlife employees!
As part of the Providence Life at Night initiative, the Late Shift Discount Program provides a 50% fare reduction on scooters and bikes for late night workers. Employees of downtown establishments can sign up through Spin and will receive two trips per day at the discounted rate.
To register, visit spin.app/spin-access and click APPLY HERE