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Chamber outlines proactive vision to maximize 2026 World Cup economic boom for NYC businesses

February 27, 2026

See Full Testimony New York, NY – February 27, 2026 – Today, Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, delivered testimony before the New York City…

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Chamber urges NYC Council to pass critical retail theft legislation & champion “The Main Street Deal”

February 26, 2026

See Full Report NEW YORK, NY – February 26, 2026 – Today, Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, delivered testimony before the New York City…

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Five Chamber Alliance unites to protect local corridors from misguided commercial rent mandates

February 26, 2026

Read Full Statement   NEW YORK, NY – February 25, 2026 – The NYC Five Chamber Alliance, which represents the Chambers of Commerce across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and…

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Chamber urges NYC Council to overhaul “gotcha” enforcement and excessive penalties

February 23, 2026

Read Full Testimony NEW YORK, NY – Today, February 23, 2026, Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, testified before the New York City Council’s Committee…

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Chamber reacts to Supreme Court striking down tariffs

February 20, 2026

NEW YORK, NY (February 20, 2026) – Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision declaring the Administration’s…

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Chamber statement on Mayor Mamdani’s Preliminary Budget Plan, proposal for property tax increases

February 17, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 17, 2026   Chamber to Mayor: You Cannot Build a Stable City on Unstable Math NEW YORK, NY – Jessica Walker, President and CEO of…

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Chamber statement on House vote to overturn emergency tariffs

February 11, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  – February 11, 2026Empty heading NEW YORK, NY – Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement regarding the House…

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One year later: Chamber report details total tariff impact on NYC

February 1, 2026

New York City Households Face $4,200 Annual Cost While Small Businesses Absorb $4.5 Billion Burden See Full Report New York, NY (February 1, 2026) – One year after federal tariffs…

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Chamber responds to Mayor Mamdani’s call for tax increases

January 28, 2026

January 28, 2026   Manhattan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Jessica Walker, issued this statement in response to Mayor Mamdani’s Budget Address today: “We watched Mayor Mamdani’s press conference…

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Chamber coalition launches guide to help businesses boost revenue during 2026 summer events

January 27, 2026

Get the Guide Empty headingNew playbook offers NYC businesses a roadmap to capture a share of the projected $6.2 billion in economic activity during the World Cup and Sail 250…

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