Posts by jwalker@manhattancc.org
Statement on imposition of federal tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico
Statement on imposition of federal tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico February 1, 2025 Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s imposition of tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico: “We are deeply concerned about the impact these tariffs will have on…
Read MoreThe Chamber releases issue brief on need for greater transparency of small business fines
The Chamber releases issue brief on need for greater transparency of small business fines January 30, 2025 Today the New York City Council will held a public hearing on the legal and regulatory hurdles facing the city’s small businesses. Chamber CEO Jessica Walker delivered testimony that highlighted the Chamber’s new issue brief: The Need for…
Read MoreThe Chamber hosts “Demo Day” for inaugural cohort of its Retail Storefront Accelerator; opens application for 2nd cohort
The Chamber hosts “Demo Day” for inaugural cohort of its Retail Storefront Accelerator; opens application for 2nd cohort January 22, 2025 Today, the Chamber held “Demo Day” for the inaugural cohort of its Retail Storefront Accelerator, which is powered by our partners at Quay Acceleration and Wells Fargo. Over the past six months, this program…
Read MoreStatement on start of the public review process for the Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan
Statement on the start of the public review process or the Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan January 21, 2025 New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) Director and City Planning Commission (CPC) Chair Dan Garodnick today announced the start of the public review process for the Midtown…
Read MoreThe Chamber releases its 2024 Impact Report
The Chamber releases its 2024 Impact Report The Chamber released its 2024 Impact Report which outlines its activities and focus for the year. >> View the 2024 Impact Report here
Read MoreChamber CEO named to City & State’s “Economic Development 100” list for 2024
Chamber CEO named to City & State’s “Economic Development 100” list for 2024 Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, was included on City & State’s “Economic Development 100” for 2024 which highlights the most influential economic development trailblazers in New York. >> See the full list here.
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