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Chamber CEO publishes op-ed on tip credit as debate intensifies

January 22, 2026

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…

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Chamber applauds Governor Hochul’s FY27 Executive Budget

January 20, 2026

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…

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Chamber launches new AI-powered accelerator program ‘Tech to Table’ with support from Google.org

January 15, 2026

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…

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Chamber report exposes systemic flaws in city’s business inspection process

December 29, 2025

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 –…

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Chamber issues its “end-of-year” Impact Report for 2025

December 23, 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…

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Chamber releases data on local economy and health of storefront businesses

December 18, 2025

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…

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Chamber CEO testifies at City Council: “We cannot host the world with a ‘closed’ sign on our door”

November 20, 2025

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…

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Co-chairs of the Chamber’s Storefront Business Coalition pen op-ed to newly-elected officials

November 19, 2025

New York, NY – November 19, 2025 – The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the Co-Chairs of its Storefront Business Coalition, Deborah Koenigsberger and Patrick Hall,…

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Chamber CEO named to Comptroller-elect Mark Levine’s transition committee

November 13, 2025

NEW YORK, NY – November 13 – The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Jessica Walker, has been appointed to the transition committee…

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Chamber statement on mayoral election

November 5, 2025

“The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and the business community look forward to working closely with Mayor-elect Mamdani and his administration on making New York City a more affordable city, particularly…

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