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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…

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…