CLEVELAND, TN – Trae Cody, Owner/operator of Companion Funeral & Cremation Services, has been chosen as the 2024 Mel Bedwell Small Businesspersons of the Year by the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce award search committee. Cody becomes the 31st recipients of the award. Companion Funeral & Cremation Services opened its doors in 2008 under the name Constant Companion Pet Crematory. Trae’s father and mother, Robbie and Shelli Cody, opened the facility just after the economic downturn. Trae
Randolph Promoted to Director of Investor Development CLEVELAND, TN – The Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the promotion of Tammy Randolph to Director of Investor Development. This new role will be effectively immediately. With nearly two decades of dedicated service to the Chamber, Tammy brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of our community to her new role. Tammy joined the Chamber in 2005 and has since been an integral part of our organization’s
Robert W. Varnell Jr. Leadership Award presented to Steve Hartline CLEVELAND, TN – Steve Hartline, Owner of Hartline LLC which includes radio stations WCLE AM 1570, 101.3 The Buzz, Mix 104,1 and Fiesta Radio 99.1 along with MixTV, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Robert W. Varnell Jr. Leadership Award. Presented in memory of the late Robert W. Varnell Jr., the award recognizes a person demonstrating excellence in leadership and profession, commitment to community, religion, high
Workman Honored as M.C. Headrick Free Enterprise Award Winner CLEVELAND, TN – The recipient of the 2024 M.C. Headrick Free Enterprise Award is Jim Workman, Broker and co-owner of Bender Realty. This is one of the highest awards given by the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce. Bender Realty is a leader in real estate in the Cleveland and Bradley County community and holds a large market share of real estate sold within the River Counties Association of REALTORS (RCAR). This are includes Bradley,