Statement 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 Development Corporation: “This is an important appointment at an important moment. EDC’s next leader takes the helm as New York’s economy is being tested:….
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Statement 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 Development Corporation: “This is an important appointment at an important moment. EDC’s next leader takes the helm as New York’s economy is being tested:….
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