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Read MoreOctober 7, 2026 A pedicab ride through Times Square or Central Park should be one of the best parts of a trip to New York. Too often it’s the worst:…
Read MoreTestifying at a joint oversight hearing on the economic impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, MCC President & CEO Jessica Walker lays out five lessons from the summer…
Read MoreStatement from Manhattan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Jessica Walker, September 25, 2026: “We commend Mayor Mamdani for capitalizing on U.N. week to engage global business leaders on why…
Read MoreNew fifteen-year initiative names the borough’s three possible destinations – a Renaissance Borough, a Managed Decline, or a Concentrated Manhattan that keeps its wealth while its workers, neighborhoods,…
Read MoreRead Full Testimony September 23, 2026 The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce submitted written testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Contracts for its September 23 oversight hearing…
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2026 – Manhattan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jessica Walker testified today before the New York City Council Committee on Small Business, weighing in on three bills…
Read MoreOn the August 30, 2026 broadcast of Spectrum News NY1, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jessica Walker joined the Weekends on 1 program to discuss Intro 518, also…
Read MoreIn Daily News op-ed, Jessica Walker urges Mayor Mamdani and the City Council to pursue proven safety measures instead of dismantling the local delivery industry Read Op-ed August 24, 2026…
Read MoreAugust 22, 2026 Statement from Jessica Walker, President & CEO, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce on news that negotiations between the US and Canada broke down so new 50% tariffs will…
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Recent Media Mentions
NYC's top economic agency still leaderless under Mamdani. Business leaders are worried., Gothamist, April 6, 2026
NY, NJ are co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but will the tourists come?, Gothamist, February 13, 2026
How Mamdani Is Moving to Cut Red Tape for Small Business Owners, The New York Times, January 15, 2026
Business coalition’s pitch to Mamdani: freeze fines, slow wage hikes, Crain's New York Business, December 18, 2025
How 40 Manhattan Businesses Are Adapting to Congestion Pricing, The New York Times, May 12, 2025