Uncategorized

Chamber to City Council: the World Cup summer delivered — now make it last, and make it reach every neighborhood   Testifying at a joint oversight hearing on the economic impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, MCC President & CEO Jessica Walker lays out five lessons from the summer and a fix for each.…

Chamber applauds Mayor Mamdani’s U.N. week pitch to global business leaders Statement from Manhattan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Jessica Walker, September 25, 2026: “We commend Mayor Mamdani for capitalizing on U.N. week to engage global business leaders on why New York is the best place to invest and grow. Conversations like these are…

Chamber launches “Manhattan 2040” to steer borough toward best future     New fifteen-year initiative names the borough’s three possible destinations — a Renaissance Borough, a Managed Decline, or a Concentrated Manhattan that keeps its wealth while its workers, neighborhoods, and small businesses fall behind — and will publicly track which way the nation’s first…

Chamber urges City Council to make the M/WBE program deliver results Read Full Testimony   September 23, 2026 The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce submitted written testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Contracts for its September 23 oversight hearing on M/WBE utilization in City contracts, along with Int. 208, Int. 694, and Int.…

Chamber testifies on storefront lease and legacy business bills September 16, 2026 – Manhattan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jessica Walker testified today before the New York City Council Committee on Small Business, weighing in on three bills that would shape how storefront businesses lease space, stay in their neighborhoods, and reach customers. The…

Advocating for local contractors: Chamber CEO breaks down the economic impact of Intro 518 on Spectrum News NY1 On the August 30, 2026 broadcast of Spectrum News NY1, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jessica Walker joined the Weekends on 1 program to discuss Intro 518, also known as the Delivery Protection Act in…

Chamber CEO Op-ed: Delivery Protection Act will kill jobs In Daily News op-ed, Jessica Walker urges Mayor Mamdani and the City Council to pursue proven safety measures instead of dismantling the local delivery industry Read Op-ed August 24, 2026 NEW YORK — Manhattan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jessica Walker today published an op-ed…

Chamber statement on new US-Canada tariffs August 22, 2026 Statement from Jessica Walker, President & CEO, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce on news that negotiations between the US and Canada broke down so new 50% tariffs will take effect: “These tariffs are a direct tax on Manhattan’s commercial life. A 50% tariff on Canadian cement, dairy,…

NYC Chambers to City: Fix the pricing rule before it hurts small businesses See written comments Alliance representing 200,000 small businesses backs honest pricing but warns the proposed “Total Price” Rule would confuse customers and fine businesses for honest mistakes mpty heading NEW YORK, NY — August 7, 2026 — The Five-Borough Chamber Alliance (comprising…

Chamber statement on Mayor’s appointment of economic development chief   Statement from Jessica Walker, President & CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, on the appointment of Anthony Shorris as President & CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation:   “This is an important appointment at an important moment. EDC’s next leader takes…