Posts by jwalker@manhattancc.org

Chamber applauds Governor Hochul’s FY27 Executive Budget NEW YORK, NY – January 20, 2026  Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s FY27 Executive Budget announcement: “Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget demonstrates exactly the kind of fiscal leadership New York needs right now.…

Chamber launches new AI-powered accelerator program ‘Tech to Table’ with support from Google.org The new program will equip 80 local entrepreneurs in the food business with hands-on AI training and individualized support, empowering them in the competitive NYC business landscapeEmpty heading   NEW YORK, NY – January 15, 2026 – The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce…

Chamber report exposes systemic flaws in city’s business inspection process Download the Full Report 62.Empty heading Manhattan Chamber Report Exposes Systemic Flaws in City Enforcement: Default Judgments and “Paperwork” Violations Plague Small Businesses Empty heading   NEW YORK, NY – December 29, 2025 – The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce today released Enforcement Uncovered, a comprehensive…

Chamber issues its “end-of-year” Impact Report for 2025 Download the Full 2025 Impact Report 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…

Chamber releases data on local economy and health of storefront businesses View full report   December 18, 2025 – The Manhattan market is showing record levels of employment, but key data indicates slower momentum going into 2026, according to economic experts and business leaders at the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce’s State of Manhattan Meeting on…

Chamber CEO testifies at City Council: “We cannot host the world with a ‘closed’ sign on our door” NEW YORK, NY – Today, Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, delivered urgent testimony before the New York City Council in strong support of Introduction 948-A, a bill designed to introduce modest…

Co-chairs of the Chamber’s Storefront Business Coalition pen op-ed to newly-elected officials New York, NY – November 19, 2025 – The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the Co-Chairs of its Storefront Business Coalition, Deborah Koenigsberger and Patrick Hall, have published a new op-ed in Crain’s New York Business.   Op-ed: To…

Chamber CEO named to Comptroller-elect Mark Levine’s transition committee NEW YORK, NY – November 13 – The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Jessica Walker, has been appointed to the transition committee for New York City Comptroller-Elect Mark Levine.  Walker  joins a distinguished group of civic, labor, business,…

Chamber statement on mayoral election “The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and the business community look forward to working closely with Mayor-elect Mamdani and his administration on making New York City a more affordable city, particularly for local small businesses – the backbone of our economy. We are eager to find common ground and partner on…

Chamber testifies against security guard mandates proposed by City Council   Written Comments to the New York City Council Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection Hearing Topic; INT 1391 – Establishment of compensation and training standards for security guards. October 30, 2025 The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce represents thousands of businesses, from small storefronts to…