Eric Adams set the stage for his pro-business mayoralty Monday by meeting with 60 leaders of major corporations from Delta Airlines to JPMorgan Chase and Peloton to discuss priorities for his first 100 days in office.
“Getting our city back on track is going to require strong public-private partnerships,” Adams said in a statement announcing the new group that will work with his administration to help the Big Apple rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.
“I’m humbled by the response from our Corporate Council to lean in, roll up their sleeves, and help accelerate our recovery,” said Adams.
“From partnering on priorities such as workforce development, childcare, and revitalization of our commercial districts, the business community has made it clear they are with me and all New Yorkers every step of the way,” he said.
The council was formed after a “months-long listening tour” with business leaders and current and former city officials. The tour “brought to light both the opportunity and demand for a proactive program to ensure collaboration between City Hall and the corporate community,” according to a press release by Adams’ transition team.
The council features 60 corporate leaders from companies like JPMorgan Chase. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File PhotoOther major companies involved in the effort include Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Mastercard, Revlon, Spotify and Etsy.
The group will meet regularly during the first 100 days to support Adams’ priorities including creating a city-wide digital employment platform, establishing a jobs training network and improving public safety.
Goldman Sachs is also represented on Adams’ council. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo“It is worth noting that weeks before taking the oath of office, Mayor-elect Adams is extending his hand to engage the business community to come together on behalf of all New Yorkers,” said Charles Phillips, co-founder of Recognize, and Stephen Scherr, chief financial officer of Goldman Sachs, co-chairs of the transition effort.
In September, Adams promised “New York will no longer be anti-business,” if he won the general election in November.
De Blasio admitted last year that he hadn’t focused on the business community and “the elites” during his two terms leading the Big Apple — before quoting socialist revolutionary Karl Marx.






