Posts by jwalker@manhattancc.org

Chamber reacts to Supreme Court striking down tariffs 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 use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs as unlawful:   “For the…

Chamber statement on Mayor Mamdani’s Preliminary Budget Plan, proposal for property tax increases 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 the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement on Mayor Mamdani’s…

Chamber statement on House vote to overturn emergency tariffs 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 of Representatives’ vote to terminate the national emergency declaration on tariffs: “Today’s vote by the House…

One year later: Chamber report details total tariff impact on NYC 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 took effect, the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce today released a comprehensive analysis revealing the…

Chamber responds to Mayor Mamdani’s call for tax increases 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 today regarding the city’s deepening budget crisis. The Chamber agrees that the fiscal challenges facing New…

Chamber coalition launches guide to help businesses boost revenue during 2026 summer events 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 summer events   NEW YORK, NY — January 27, 2026 — With…

Chamber CEO publishes op-ed on tip credit as debate intensifies New York, NY — January 22, 2026 The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce announced today that President & CEO Jessica Walker has published an op-ed in amNewYork on the policy debate over eliminating the tip credit. In the piece, Walker calls for a data-driven approach—focused on…

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…