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Chamber issues its “end-of-year” Impact Report for 2025

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NEW YORK, NY (December 23, 2026) – The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce today released its 2025 Impact Report, detailing a year of critical wins for the borough’s business community. From revitalizing commercial corridors to securing landmark legislative victories, the report highlights how the Chamber and its members have driven economic stability in a rapidly evolving landscape.

“2025 was a year where resilience met action,” said Jessica Walker, President & CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. “Whether it was securing vital funding in the city budget or helping a small storefront upgrade its façade, our work this year was about ensuring that Manhattan remains the best place in the world to build a business. This report is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together.”

The report outlines several major achievements that defined the Chamber's work over the past 12 months:

  • Revitalizing Our Streets: Through the Storefront Resurgence Project, the Chamber provided direct outreach and technical assistance to over 2,220 businesses, helping to fill vacancies and support local entrepreneurs. Additionally, 18 entrepreneurs successfully graduated from the Retail Storefront Accelerator, bringing new energy to our neighborhoods.

  • Major Policy Wins: Acting as the voice for business in City Hall and Albany, the Chamber successfully advocated for the passage of the Midtown South Mixed-Use Rezoning Plan, paving the way for a more dynamic, 24/7 mixed-use district. The Chamber also secured a dedicated $1.5 million budget line for small business technical assistance.

  • Connecting the Business Community: The Chamber convened New York’s business leadership at 78 events throughout the year, hosting over 2,240 attendees to foster the connections that drive the local economy.

While celebrating these successes, the report also looks forward to the massive economic potential of 2026. The Chamber is actively leading the newly formed Summer of Opportunity Coalition, a strategic initiative designed to help local businesses capture their share of the billions in economic activity projected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

“We are not slowing down,” added Walker. “We are already laying the groundwork to ensure that every business in Manhattan—from our hotels to our local bodegas—is ready to capitalize on the global spotlight coming to our city next year.”

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