Continuing to Support Our Businesses and #ReThinkPVD
Dear Neighbor,
JORGE O. ELORZA MAYOR OF PROVIDENCE, RI
Providence is known as the Creative Capital in part because of our world-class restaurants, our local creative economy, and the thriving small businesses that serve as the beating heart of our city. Businesses have found creative ways to adapt to the situation and we are reimagining Providence through
a campaign to support and uplift our local businesses while redefining how people experience our city.
We know that every dollar spent at a local business is a dollar reinvested in our community. Last week, I announced that we will extend free two-our parking from 10:00AM – 9:00PM in business corridors throughout our city through January 1, 2021.
View the
full list of participating business corridors here
Businesses wishing to repurpose up to two legal parking spaces adjacent to their business to facilitate streamlined pick-up, take-out, and delivery services can still
Additionally, any establishment applying for a Liquor License renewal of all classes will be afforded a payment plan opportunity allowing them to pay their full license fee over the next 6 months. First payments (half of the total license fee) will be due by December 1, 2020. Full payment must be made by May 1, 2021.
We know that our businesses have gone to great lengths to reopen safely and we want to continue to support them during that process. Whether you are exploring our shops in new virtual ways, or enjoying a night in with delivery and takeout options, there is still so much to do in Providence and across our state this fall. You can also treat yourself to a staycation and book a night at a hotel, or visit the online marketplaces of your favorite galleries, shops and artists.
Above all else, please continue to support each other during this difficult time and we’ll emerge as a stronger, more resilient city.
Sincerely,
Jorge O. Elorza