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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…

Chamber outlines proactive vision to maximize 2026 World Cup economic boom for NYC businesses See Full Testimony New York, NY – February 27, 2026 – Today, Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, delivered testimony before the New York City Council Committee on Economic Development regarding preparations for the 2026 FIFA…

Chamber urges NYC Council to pass critical retail theft legislation & champion “The Main Street Deal” See Full Report NEW YORK, NY – February 26, 2026 – Today, Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, delivered testimony before the New York City Council Committees on Small Business and Public Safety regarding…

Five Chamber Alliance unites to protect local corridors from misguided commercial rent mandates Read Full Statement   NEW YORK, NY – February 25, 2026 – The NYC Five Chamber Alliance, which represents the Chambers of Commerce across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island, stands united in expressing deep concern regarding the recently reintroduced…

Chamber urges NYC Council to overhaul “gotcha” enforcement and excessive penalties Read Full Testimony NEW YORK, NY – Today, February 23, 2026, 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. Walker urged lawmakers to shift the Department of Consumer…

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…