What kind of city does Dallas want to be at night?Is Dallas a great city? We believe the greatest cities in the world find ways for residents, visitors, and businesses to coexist at night. 24HourDallas also believes we can attain this harmony in smart, safe, and considerate ways. We can foster a vibrant night culture for those who live and work after dark while also respecting those who live and work in Dallas by day. Here are five opportunities for you to explore with us what is possible — and what may be necessary — for greatness at night. We hope they will be high on your list. Benefit from Black entrepreneur savvyOur next free Zoominar which will focus on three Black-owned businesses that have been successful during the pandemic — at all hours of the day and night. Let's find out how. Join us for 'In the Black,' 4-5 p.m., Tue., Feb. 9. Design public spaces for the nightDesign all the public spaces you want for daylight but, once the sun sets, different opportunities come out to play. Art, urban planning, and light converge for 'Enlightened,' our free Zoominar, 4-5 p.m., Tue., Mar. 9. Pair economic and cultural vibrancyDiscover examples from around the world of how large and small cities are creating safer, more inclusive, and more vibrant communities after dark. Our free Zoominar, 'Dark Money,' will be offered 4-5 p.m., Tue., Apr. 13. Register night workers for the vaccineVisitDallas, The Kessler, Music Venue Alliance-Texas, Zalat Pizza, Hotel Association of North Texas, Business Council for the Arts, and Armijo Dallas Helps all join us in encouraging nighttime workers to register for the vaccine. Receive pandemic recovery assistanceThe City of Dallas has Small Business Continuity Fund grants available. For qualifying businesses, this program will help you retain some full-time employees. But hurry, the short application window closes Wed., Feb. 10. |