DC Nightlife Council

DCNC is a membership based nonprofit association providing advocacy, representation and support to the restaurant & nightlife community in Washington D.C.

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

Let me be clear: I-82 is not working for DC.

Restaurants are closing, workers are earning less, and this initiative is making it harder for businesses to stay competitive in our region.

We need to repeal I-82 and give our hospitality workers and industry a fair shot.

[DC Nightlife Council @DCNightCouncil]

The DC Council voted to pause Initiative 82, giving nightlife operators and workers much-needed relief as we reassess its impacts. Thank you to the @MayorBowser and Council Members who listened to our community and stood with small businesses during this critical time.

[DC Nightlife Council @DCNightCouncil]

With DC’s liquor liability ISO score drop from 9 to 5, DC nightlife is now less risky to insure! We expect more insurers to enter the market. If you're renewing, reach out to your broker to ensure they have the updated score. DCNC is working to spread the word nationwide!

[DC Nightlife Council @DCNightCouncil]

Big news for DC’s nightlife! Thanks to DCNC’s efforts with @councilofdc & @RAMWdc, the District’s liquor liability ISO score has dropped from 9 to 5, lowering insurance risks! This win wouldn’t have been possible without our members & @CMBrookePinto, @CMCHenderson & @CM_McDuffie

[DC Nightlife Council @DCNightCouncil]

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterdays DCNC Economic and Safety forum. Special thanks to our panel: Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie @cm_mcduffie, Executive Director of @districtbridges Brianne Dornbush, ABCA director Fred Moosally, and @DCPoliceDept Assistant Chief Altieri.

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

It was an honor to be recognized last night by @DCNightCouncil for my work to keep small music venues afloat during COVID and my push to partner with the #Hospitality industry to prevent violence and crime in the District. The work continues!

[Salah Czapary @czapary]

📢 Exciting news for DC biz! On Monday, @MayorBowser signed legislation allowing select alcohol license types to serve until 4:00 a.m. and operate 24-hours during special events, like the Summer Olympics🎉

cc: @DCNightCouncil @RAMWdc @DMPEDDC @SmallBizDC @DCMOCA @DCMOCRS

[DC Nightlife Council @DCNightCouncil]

The budget saga continues as the Mayor returned an unsigned budget to DC Council stating they raised taxes on businesses to untested levels. “Let's be clear: the Council's fiscal decisions are setting the stage for additional tax hikes for our residents and businesses next year.”

[DC Nightlife Council @DCNightCouncil]

Happy #FourthOfJuly  DC! Remember metro rides are free from 5 PM- Midnight. Beat the crowds on the National Mall & visit your favorite bar or club. Looking for live music tonight? Download the @dcmusic_live app for shows at every local venue + nearest metro stop.
#WashingtonDC

[DC Nightlife Council @DCNightCouncil]

A huge shout out to @CMZParker5 for hearing our operators and immediately taking action to address some of our concerns around the exorbitant and unnecessary burdens constantly being placed on our small businesses. Thank you!!
#supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #WashingtonDC

[DC Nightlife Council @DCNightCouncil]

People can blame crime on DC Council or MPD all day long. But when criminals are being arrested & not detained or convicted due to the lax & lack of DC judges and low prosecution rates by the @USAO_DC what good are the laws passed or arrests made w no follow through? Unacceptable

[DC Crime Facts @dccrimefacts]

🚨Confirmed: The suspect who allegedly shot a woman in the head was already charged with a gun felony at the time of the shooting & had been released pretrial by the judge.

Security footage & his GPS monitor show him at the scene of the shooting & firing his 2nd illegal gun. (1/

[DC Nightlife Council @DCNightCouncil]

@dccrimefacts Does the new crime bill require pretrial detention when arrested for possession of an illegal gun regardless of prior violent crime charges/convictions?

[DC Nightlife Council @DCNightCouncil]

This is great news for our small businesses. Thank you @charlesallen for pushing for this.
#supportsmallbusiness

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Big news for small biz, incl restaurants: Council to *double* Small Retailer Property Tax Credit + make more local biz eligible. This was part of my Small Business bill & is a direct way to help local biz w/ high costs. It’s part of how we both back neighborhood biz + downtown.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Big news for small biz, incl restaurants: Council to *double* Small Retailer Property Tax Credit + make more local biz eligible. This was part of my Small Business bill & is a direct way to help local biz w/ high costs. It’s part of how we both back neighborhood biz + downtown.

[DSLBD @SmallBizDC]

Thank you to the #DCNightLifeCouncil for hosting an open forum to discuss the concerns of the nightlife business community. On behalf of @MayorBowser, we have heard your concerns and will continue to work on a budget and legislation to continue supporting #DC #smallbusinesses

[DC Nightlife Council @DCNightCouncil]

Thank you to everyone who attended our spring forum yesterday ! Your dedication to our city and the nightlife community was evident. For those who missed it, we hope to see you next time!

[CM Christina Henderson @CMCHenderson]

Happy to be part of the @DCNightCouncil’s Nightlife Operations and Economic Forum today. Looking forward to discussing the nightlife community and the legislation that impacts it.

[DC Nightlife Council @DCNightCouncil]

@CMCHenderson Thank you for your continued support and willingness to tackle the tough questions. We truly appreciate your dedication.

[DC Nightlife Council @DCNightCouncil]

We appreciate Councilmember Parker’s consistent willingness to listen to and work with our operators in an effort to promote and preserve DC’s nightlife industry/nighttime economy. #supportlocal #nightlife #WashingtonDC

[Councilmember Zachary Parker @CMZParker5]

Thank you to the @DCNightCouncil for today’s discussion on how the District can better support local businesses. Today’s economic forum highlighted the challenges bars, restaurants, and clubs are experiencing. I look forward to partnering on the solutions discussed today.

[DC Nightlife Council @DCNightCouncil]

Placing the financial burden of the budget deficit on local biz w higher taxes is crushing. Forcing increased payroll w/elimination of tipped min wage means way higher payroll tax as is. Increasing sales tax when customers already say prices are too high? https://t.co/GjhTvTWyR2