Who We Are?

Bradley County Chamber
of Commerce

The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce is the local information one-stop shop for Bradley County, Arkansas. Like Chambers all over the country, its the first place people think of when they need information about a town.

The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce has been in existence for over seventy-five years. While it may have seen its share of leadership, one thing always remains the same - its commitment to improving the quality of life for all citizens of Bradley County. As an organization, the Chamber of Commerce is the community development arm of Bradley County. The members believe that what is good for the county will also be good for local business.

The Chamber plans ribbon cuttings, gives new residents welcome packets, provides information about the county in print and electronic form, answer calls, and makes every effort to assist when the staff receives a request. It assist with local community events such as the Pink Tomato Festival, the Bradley County Fair, the Buck Fever Festival and the Annual Holiday festivities. Bradley County's Chamber is a busy and vital organization.

In addition to its present activities, the Bradley County Chamber is helping to develop future leaders through its sponsorship of the Leadership Bradley County Program. This program provides training to interested individuals and company representatives on what it takes to be a leader and issues that are of concern to Bradley County. The 2000 class was the first sponsored under the Chamber's affiliate, the Leadership Bradley County Alumni Association.

The Chamber is also an active community partner. Its members are active in various organizations and community initiatives. The Chamber is a strong support of economic development and educational excellence through its involvement with groups such as the Bradley County Industrial Development Corporation (BCIDC), the Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center (SEACBEC) and the Arkansas Scholars Program.

BRADLEY COUNTY
PINK TOMATO FESTIVAL
T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee is accepting designs for the 2008 Pink Tomato Festival t-shirts. The designs can be on any size or type paper. The designs may be taken to the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce at 104 North Myrtle Street in Warren or they can be e-mailed to jtolefree@sbcglobal.net. The deadline to enter is December 3, 2007. The winning design will receive $250.00.

52nd Annual Bradley County
Pink Tomato Festival
June 7th -14th, 2008
Downtown Warren, Arkansas

Visit www.bradleypinktomato.com
for more information and event schedule

The Bradley County Chamber of Commerce is governed by a twenty-one member board of directors. These directors make a three-year commitment to guide the organization's direction. This board is headed by a Chairman, the Chairman-Elect, a Vice-Chairman, Treasure and Past Chairman. Daily operation of the Chamber is entrusted to the President and the Administrative Assistant. They are also responsible for carrying out the program of work as set forth by the board.

The Chamber is not a lending or real estate agent. Rather is serves as a provider of information and acts as a connection for services that people are seeking. Chamber personnel are very knowledgeable about the surrounding area and are there to assist.

The Bradley County Chamber of  Commerce, - past, present and future - is packed with possibilities. And like the county's famous tomatoes, it never fails to satisfy.