Advocacy

The Chamber is a leading advocate for business in Manhattan and beyond.

Reports & Testimonies

REPORT: Reducing the Burden of NYC's Commercial Rent Tax
Provides overview of an onerous tax that only affects businesses in Manhattan. Presents several policy scenarios for targeted tax relief. (May 2016)
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TESTIMONY: Package of bills aimed at reducing tobacco use in NYC
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TESTIMONY: Relief from the City's Commercial Rent Tax
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TESTIMONY: The Economic Impact of Increased Security for the President-Elect Upon Businesses and the City as a Whole
President and CEO Jessica Walker testfied before the New York City Council on Economic Development. (January 2017)
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TESTIMONY: Zoning and Incentives to Promote Retail Diversity and Preserve Neighborhood Character
President and CEO Jessica Walker testified before a joint hearing of the New York City Council Committee on Small Business and Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises. (September 2016)
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