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Chamber to City Council: No new taxes, no raiding reserves — find real savings and invest in growth

March 25, 2026

See Full Testimony Manhattan Chamber submits testimony opposing property tax hike, new corporate taxes, and reserve drawdowns in FY2027 Preliminary Budget   NEW YORK, NY – Today, the Manhattan Chamber…

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Chamber joins business coalition in sounding the alarm on proposed tax increases

March 11, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY – March 11, 2026 – Today, the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce joined a united coalition of New York City business leaders and organizations to…

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Chamber statement on new bill to raise minimum wage to $30/hour

March 10, 2026

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…

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Coalition of business, faith, and community leaders urges NYC to adopt “Summer of Opportunity” short-term rental exception for 2026 mega-events

March 6, 2026

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…

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Chamber launches free “Business Help Desk” to empower local entrepreneurs with 24/7 AI and expert support

March 3, 2026

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…

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Chamber calls on NYC Council to regulate, not ban, biometric security tools

March 2, 2026

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…

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Chamber urges city to protect small businesses in implementation of expanded leave rules

March 2, 2026

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…

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Chamber outlines proactive vision to maximize 2026 World Cup economic boom for NYC businesses

February 27, 2026

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…

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Chamber urges NYC Council to pass critical retail theft legislation & champion “The Main Street Deal”

February 26, 2026

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…

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Five Chamber Alliance unites to protect local corridors from misguided commercial rent mandates

February 26, 2026

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…

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