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On 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…
Read MoreSee written comments Alliance representing 200,000 small businesses backs honest pricing but warns the proposed “Total Price” Rule would confuse customers and fine businesses for honest mistakes mpty heading NEW…
Read MoreStatement from Jessica Walker, President & CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, on the appointment of Anthony Shorris as President & CEO of the New York City Economic…
Read MoreJuly 20, 2026 Statement from Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce on the launch of OPEN for Small Business, Mayor Mamdani’s package of more than 50…
Read MoreSixteen established storefront businesses between 96th and 110th Streets will receive non-repayable cash grants; applications close August 5 NEW YORK, NY – The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce today announced…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2026 Jessica Walker tells City Council: when the city’s own actions raise the cost of doing business, the city should help carry it NEW YORK,…
Read MoreRead Full Report Empty heading NEW YORK – May 4, 2026 – The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce today released the inaugural edition of The State of Small Business in NYC,…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY – April 28, 2026 – Today, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce CEO Jessica Walker delivered oral testimony before the New York City Council’s Committee on…
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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