Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Encyclopedia
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, like others of its kind, is an association of businesses and businessmen in the Manhattan
area of New York City
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section of Manhattan
. Now the Chamber represents the voice of over 100,000 companies in Manhattan
and partners with over 300 diverse business organizations in the city. The chamber supports the business community and help companies grow through advocating for positive business legislation, hosting monthly educational seminars and networking events, marketing and international outreach. They also hold street fairs, volunteer expos and support the non-profit community. They recently published a guide to financial literacy in conjunction with the New York Women's Agenda
, in its quest to improve the quality of life in the city.
.The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a separate non-profit educational affiliate that helps members learn about doing business globally. As an active chamber involved with the legislative initiatives also voiced by the US Chamber of Commerce, the MCC works together with legislators to push for pro-business legislation. MCC has specifically been voicing opinions on behalf of the business community, regarding city, state and federal laws that affect our members and NYC companies.
For example, the MCC invited Congressman Charles B. Rangel
to address members atto hear his priorities in Washington. Over 200 attendees gathered at Club 101: MCC Board of Directors, members and invited guests. Chairman of the persuasive Ways and Means Committee, Congressman Rangel talked of his intent to repeal The Alternative Minimum Tax (A.M.T.), an issue that the MCC has been fighting for. This is a tax that originally was targeted at the wealthy but now is hitting those making between $75,000 and $500,000, resulting at an average rate of $3000 in additional taxes per year.
The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is actively involved in promoting international trade
and have a separate non-profit educational affiliate (MCC Foundation) to help our members learn about doing business globally.
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
area of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
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History
The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce was established in July 1920. The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce was started by eleven prominent business owners in the YorkvilleYorkville, Manhattan
Yorkville is a neighborhood in the greater Upper East Side, in the Borough of Manhattan in New York City. Yorkville's boundaries include: the East River on the east, 96th Street on the north, Third Avenue on the west and 72nd Street to the south. However, its southern boundary is a subject of...
section of Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
. Now the Chamber represents the voice of over 100,000 companies in Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
and partners with over 300 diverse business organizations in the city. The chamber supports the business community and help companies grow through advocating for positive business legislation, hosting monthly educational seminars and networking events, marketing and international outreach. They also hold street fairs, volunteer expos and support the non-profit community. They recently published a guide to financial literacy in conjunction with the New York Women's Agenda
New York Women's Agenda
The New York Women’s Agenda is an umbrella organization of women's groups in the New York City metropolitan area. Its membership consists of both nonprofit women's organizations and individuals.-About NYWA:...
, in its quest to improve the quality of life in the city.
Lobbying & Education
The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce lobbies hard on behalf of business interests. The MCC actively promotes international tradeInternational trade
International trade is the exchange of capital, goods, and services across international borders or territories. In most countries, such trade represents a significant share of gross domestic product...
.The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a separate non-profit educational affiliate that helps members learn about doing business globally. As an active chamber involved with the legislative initiatives also voiced by the US Chamber of Commerce, the MCC works together with legislators to push for pro-business legislation. MCC has specifically been voicing opinions on behalf of the business community, regarding city, state and federal laws that affect our members and NYC companies.
For example, the MCC invited Congressman Charles B. Rangel
Charles B. Rangel
Charles Bernard "Charlie" Rangel is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1971. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the third-longest currently serving member of the House of Representatives. As its most senior member, he is also the Dean of New York's congressional delegation...
to address members atto hear his priorities in Washington. Over 200 attendees gathered at Club 101: MCC Board of Directors, members and invited guests. Chairman of the persuasive Ways and Means Committee, Congressman Rangel talked of his intent to repeal The Alternative Minimum Tax (A.M.T.), an issue that the MCC has been fighting for. This is a tax that originally was targeted at the wealthy but now is hitting those making between $75,000 and $500,000, resulting at an average rate of $3000 in additional taxes per year.
The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is actively involved in promoting international trade
International trade
International trade is the exchange of capital, goods, and services across international borders or territories. In most countries, such trade represents a significant share of gross domestic product...
and have a separate non-profit educational affiliate (MCC Foundation) to help our members learn about doing business globally.