Posts by jwalker@manhattancc.org

Chamber CEO testifies against flawed last-mile delivery bill 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 Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection along with representatives from the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and the…

NYC Chambers sound alarm as city loses 1,000+ businesses in Q3; Support CLCPA reforms 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 NYC Five Chamber Alliance—representing the Chambers of Commerce of the Bronx,…

Chamber statement on City Council’s FY 2027 Preliminary Budget Response   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 Budget Response:   “The City Council got the biggest question right: a 9.5 percent property…

Chamber to City Council: No new taxes, no raiding reserves — find real savings and invest in growth 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 of Commerce submitted written testimony to the…

Chamber joins business coalition in sounding the alarm on proposed tax increases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY – March 11, 2026 – Today, the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce joined a united coalition of New York City business leaders and organizations to release a joint statement strongly opposing the tax increases proposed in the State…

Chamber statement on new bill to raise minimum wage to $30/hour FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2026 Statement from Jessica Walker, President & CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce On the Introduction of Int. 0757-2026, the New York City Minimum Wage Act   “The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is deeply concerned by the introduction…

Coalition of business, faith, and community leaders urges NYC to adopt “Summer of Opportunity” short-term rental exception for 2026 mega-events See full letter NEW YORK, NY –  March 5, 2026 – Today, a diverse coalition of New York City’s leading business, faith, and community organizations, including the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, delivered a letter to…

Chamber launches free “Business Help Desk” to empower local entrepreneurs with 24/7 AI and expert support NEW YORK, NY – March 2, 2026 – The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce today announced the official launch of its new Business Help Desk, a comprehensive, 100% free resource hub designed to support local small businesses and entrepreneurs. This…

Chamber calls on NYC Council to regulate, not ban, biometric security tools See Full Testimony NEW YORK, NY – March 2, 2026 – Today, the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce submitted written testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Technology regarding Int. 213-2026 and Int. 428-2026, which address facial recognition technology and biometric data…

Chamber urges city to protect small businesses in implementation of expanded leave rules See Full Testimony NEW YORK, NY – March 2, 2026 – Today, Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, submitted written testimony to the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) regarding the proposed rules…