Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members discussed possible changes in leadership at their monthly meeting Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp.
Nominating Committee chairman Ron St. John presented a slate of board members for a three-year term. They included James Wells, Denisa Pennington, Estephany Roman, Ana Angeles, and Mary Julia Moore. The board accepted the recommendations, with the contingency that more nominations can be made by the Chamber’s general membership within 10 days.
The Chamber’s annual meeting was discussed, including catering and possible locations. No decisions were made but it was indicated the meeting will tentatively be held in November, at which time new officers will be elected for terms beginning in January.
In other action:
- Vice Chairwoman-Special Projects Julie Hamilton said 13 vendors were expected for the Market On Main event to be held as part of the Bradley County Fair on Saturday. There will also be five to six food trucks available at the fairgrounds.
- Hamilton said 22 tents will be set up for Tent or Treat on Oct. 29 on Main Street. Christmas events including Market On Main, food trucks, Santa and a parade are scheduled for Dec. 10.
- Executive Director Terrie White reported that youth groups from First Baptist Church, Immanuel Baptist Church and Grace Cowboy Church had decorated the empty lot on Main Street with fall décor.
- White said she had checked on Chamber of Commerce membership fees for food trucks through El Dorado and Monticello. The matter was referred to the Membership Committee.
- Wells said the Executive Committee had decided not to pursue a large Christmas tree project at the present time.
- White reported 64 new members had joined the Chamber in the past year.