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Chamber statement on Mayor’s appointment of economic development chief

July 22, 2026

  Statement from Jessica Walker, President & CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, on the appointment of Anthony Shorris as President & CEO of the New York City Economic…

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Chamber statement on Mayor Mamdani’s new “OPEN for Small Business” initiative

July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026 Statement from Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce on the launch of OPEN for Small Business, Mayor Mamdani’s package of more than 50…

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Chamber opens applications for $25,000 Wells Fargo Neighborhood Growth Grants in Manhattan Valley

July 16, 2026

Sixteen established storefront businesses between 96th and 110th Streets will receive non-repayable cash grants; applications close August 5   NEW YORK, NY – The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce today announced…

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Chamber CEO backs four small business bills, including repeal of a looming security-gate fine

June 8, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2026 Jessica Walker tells City Council: when the city’s own actions raise the cost of doing business, the city should help carry it NEW YORK,…

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New Chamber report gives NYC small business operating environment an overall C- letter grade, weighed down by a D- in cost pressures 

May 4, 2026

Read Full Report Empty heading NEW YORK – May 4, 2026 – The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce today released the inaugural edition of The State of Small Business in NYC,…

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Chamber testifies before City Council to back extended hours and champion World Cup preparedness

April 28, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY – April 28, 2026 – Today, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce CEO Jessica Walker delivered oral testimony before the New York City Council’s Committee on…

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Chamber CEO testifies against flawed last-mile delivery bill

April 9, 2026

See Full Testimony NEW YORK, NY – April 9, 2026 – Today, Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, testified before the New York City Council’s…

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NYC Chambers sound alarm as city loses 1,000+ businesses in Q3; Support CLCPA reforms

April 9, 2026

Alliance Calls on Albany to Pass CLCPA Reforms in Final State Budget Before Energy Mandates Deepen the Economic Toll NEW YORK, NY – April 9, 2026 – Earlier today, the…

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Chamber statement on City Council’s FY 2027 Preliminary Budget Response

April 1, 2026

  APRIL 1, 2026 Today, Jessica Walker, President & CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, issued the statement below regarding the New York City Council’s Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary…

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Chamber to City Council: No new taxes, no raiding reserves — find real savings and invest in growth

March 25, 2026

See Full Testimony Manhattan Chamber submits testimony opposing property tax hike, new corporate taxes, and reserve drawdowns in FY2027 Preliminary Budget   NEW YORK, NY – Today, the Manhattan Chamber…

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