Chamber talks Market On Main, downtown decorating, and Tomato Festival preparations

Chamber talks Market On Main, downtown decorating, and Tomato Festival preparations

Market On Main will return to the former Martin’s lot this Saturday, it was announced at Monday’s monthly Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board meeting. Board member Estephany Roman said 21 vendors are expected from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. including four food trucks with coffee, Mexican food and fried items. The vendors are only limited by…

Chamber discusses success of food trucks, April Easter event, and more

Chamber discusses success of food trucks, April Easter event, and more

A lengthy discussion was held about food courts at the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly board meeting Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Board members pointed to the success of other food courts in the area, including Monticello’s Food Court Friday and the recent Farmer’s Market Trade Days held at the Bradley County…

Chamber of Commerce holds final meeting of 2022

Chamber of Commerce holds final meeting of 2022

Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board of directors held its last meeting of the year on Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Outgoing board members are Tim Kessler, Curtis Blankinship Jr. and Debbie Spencer. Incoming board members are Ana Angeles, Estephany Roman and Denisa Pennington. New officers are President Ron St. John, Chair-elect Dana…

Community and Economic Development Committee discusses deteriorating buildings, recruitment of industry, and more

Community and Economic Development Committee discusses deteriorating buildings, recruitment of industry, and more

The Warren Community and Economic Development Committee met for the first time in several months to consider some long-standing problems but didn’t come away with any immediate answers. Committee members included Chairwoman Angela Marshall and Alderwomen Memory Frazer and Dorothy Henderson. Top photo: Warren Community and Economic Development Committee members met Tuesday. Shown, from left,…

Chamber of Commerce elects new board members

Chamber of Commerce elects new board members

Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members elected new board members at their monthly meeting on Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Elected to three-year terms which begin in January 2023 were Denisa Pennington, Mary Julia Moore and Estephany Roman. James Wells was re-elected to another term. A slate of proposed officers has been…

Chamber discusses membership drive and ribbon cuttings

Chamber discusses membership drive and ribbon cuttings

Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members met Monday at the District Courtroom, although there weren’t enough members for a quorum. Eight of 15 members were needed to conduct business. Present were board members Terrie White, James Wells, Jane Harris, Tim Kessler, JeNelle Lipton and Susan Saunders. A discussion was held about an upcoming membership…

Chamber of Commerce talks egg hunt success and more during April meeting

Chamber of Commerce talks egg hunt success and more during April meeting

Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members discussed several projects at their meeting Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. Chairwoman Terrie White said the Easter egg hunt in the Warren City Park was a success, with plenty of donations, candy and volunteers. Jeff Wardlaw and his family cooked hot dogs at the event. About…

Easter egg hunt happening April 9 at Warren City Park, plus other Chamber news

Easter egg hunt happening April 9 at Warren City Park, plus other Chamber news

An Easter event was discussed by the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board on Monday at the Bradley County Economic Development Corp. building. Special events chairwoman Julie Hamilton said an Easter egg hunt will be held at 10 a.m. April 9 at Warren City Park. Businesses will be asked to donate candy, which may be…

VIDEO: Terrie White of the BC Chamber of Commerce talks about the role of the Chamber and how it operates

VIDEO: Terrie White of the BC Chamber of Commerce talks about the role of the Chamber and how it operates

Terrie White, current President of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, recently sat down with Saline River Chronicle to discuss the ins and outs of how the Chamber is structured, how it benefits local businesses County-wide, as well as what events are planned for 2022. Watch the full interview today.

Two new Warren businesses hold grand openings in Warren Monday

Two new Warren businesses hold grand openings in Warren Monday

The first of a series of ribbon cuttings sponsored by Bradley County Chamber of Commerce drew Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin on Monday. Warehouse B opened in the building formerly occupied by Golden Girl’s Place and Mazzio’s Pizza. It is owned by Jessica Overall and Heather Blaylock. The building also contains the Our Place Café,…

Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington signs proclamation declaring Chamber of Commerce week

Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington signs proclamation declaring Chamber of Commerce week

Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board of directors met Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. and discussed preparations for its upcoming year. The board meets on the second Monday of each month but met late this month due to the Columbus Day holiday. Five new board members are elected each year for a three-year…

Chamber Board discusses issues ranging from executive director vacancy to upcoming special events

Chamber Board discusses issues ranging from executive director vacancy to upcoming special events

By Tim Kessler The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board of directors met for their monthly meeting on Monday at Bradley County Economic Development Corp. and grappled with the issue of how to proceed without an executive director. Ashley Foreman, who had served both organizations as executive director, resigned as of July 2 to take…