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April 7, 2025 The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is closely monitoring the recent US tariffs imposed on countries around the world. In recent days, we have been inundated with questions and…

April 2, 2025 Statement by Jessica Walker, the Chamber’s President and CEO, on the imposition of sweeping tariffs on countries around the world: “These new trade policies pose significant disruption…

March 6, 2025 The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, together with the Business Council of New York State and more than a dozen other business organizations, sent a letter pressing the…

March 3, 2025 Today, the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce joined a broad coalition to throw its support behind Governor Hochul’s plan to amend New York’s discovery laws. Her amendments will…

February 1, 2025   Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s imposition of tariffs on Canada, China and…

January 30, 2025 Today the New York City Council will held a public hearing on the legal and regulatory hurdles facing the city’s small businesses. Chamber CEO Jessica Walker delivered…

January 22, 2025 Today, the Chamber held “Demo Day” for the inaugural cohort of its Retail Storefront Accelerator, which is powered by our partners at Quay Acceleration and Wells Fargo.…

Statement on the start of the public review process or the Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan January 21, 2025 New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department…

The Chamber released its 2024 Impact Report which outlines its activities and focus for the year. > View the 2024 Impact Report here – open in a new tab” data-uw-rm-ext-link=””…

Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, was included on City & State’s “Economic Development 100” for 2024 which highlights the most influential economic development trailblazers…