Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

A huge thank you to NYCEDC for hosting an incredible Choose NYC Summit, on Tuesday, and inviting our team out to table! 🗽 It was a fantastic opportunity to connect directly with small businesses, entrepreneurs, and partners from across all five boroughs.

We were also incredibly proud to see our President and CEO, Jessica Walker, take the stage for the “State of the Boroughs” panel, sharing key insights on how we can drive innovation and economic growth right here in Manhattan. ✨

When city leadership, economic development teams, and our local chambers align, our business community wins! 🤝

As we finalize preparations for tomorrow’s 2026 Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Summer Soirée at the TD Bank Terrace at One Vanderbilt, we want to extend a special thank you to our incredible lineup of speakers.

We are honored to welcome these key New York City leaders and decision-makers who will be sharing their insights with our members:

Hon. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Manhattan Borough President
Alvin Bragg, NY County District Attorney
Kenny Minaya, NYC SBS Commissioner
Virginia Maloney, NY City Council Member
Keith Powers, NY State Assemblymember
Yusef Salaam, NY City Council Member
Julie Won, NY City Council Member

We look forward to an amazing evening of high-level networking, community building, and leadership insights high above the Manhattan skyline! 🎷🥂

🏙️✨ Tomorrow, June 25th, we are stepping out onto the terrace for the 2026 Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Summer Soirée at the breathtaking TD Bank Terrace at One Vanderbilt.

An exclusive evening like this wouldn’t be possible without our incredible community partners. A massive thank you to our sponsors for their continued leadership and support of the Manhattan business community:

▪️ Altria
▪️ Amazon
▪️ DoorDash
▪️ New York University
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▪️ Savills
▪️ Spectrum
▪️ Verizon
▪️ TD Bank (Our spectacular venue host!)

We can’t wait to connect with 250 of NYC’s top leaders, elected officials, and VIPs over live jazz and signature cocktails high above the skyline. 🎷🥂

🎟️ Note: This event is exclusively for Chamber Board members, Chairman’s Circle, and Industry Insider members.

👉 Click the link in our bio for more details or to inquire about future sponsorship opportunities!

🏙️ Shaping the Future of NYC: Business Leadership Council Meeting

Last Wednesday, the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce hosted an insightful, in-person Business Leadership Council Meeting featuring Leila Bozorg, NYC Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning, at the STATE Grill and Bar.

Local business leaders gathered for an intimate conversation covering critical topics shaping the city’s future, including:

-Housing Development: Strategies for sustainable growth and neighborhood vitality.

-City Planning: Navigating policies that impact the New York City business ecosystem.

-Collaborative Leadership: Fostering direct dialogue between the business community and city officials.

Thank you to Deputy Mayor Bozorg and everyone who joined us to discuss the vital intersection of housing, urban development, and economic growth in our city!

Happy Juneteenth from the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce team!

Behind every data point in our Small Business Economic Statement is a human story an entrepreneur who poured their life savings into a storefront.

Today, our President and CEO Jessica Walker hosted NYC’s Mom and Pop Czar, Delia A. Awusi, MBA, to discuss the data and strategy behind supporting Manhattan’s businesses.

With storefronts navigating an intense cost squeeze, our conversation centered on the the Chamber’s 5 pillar platform designed to cut red tape, replace punitive fines with fair enforcement, and protect the small shops that give our city its heartbeat.

Thank you, Czar Awusi, for your time, vision, and shared commitment to a fairer New York City. The work continues!

If you are a small business owner and want to join the Storefront Business Coalition, learn more and sign up with the link in bio!

What an incredible evening at the Young Professionals Mixer! 🏙️✨
The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Young Professionals Network (YPN) and SHoP Architects, brought together NYC’s next generation of emerging leaders for a dynamic night of networking, collaboration, and fresh perspectives.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the stunning SHoP Architects space to expand their networks and build meaningful connections. We were also honored to hear a special address from our President and CEO, Jessica Walker!

The future of NYC business is bright. Stay tuned for our next event! 👋 💼