Momentum ’22 Campaign Support

As inspired by the American author and cultural visionary Margaret Mead whom stated, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” The Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce received one final pledge from an anonymous committed community investor, resulting in surpassing the Momentum ’22: Investing in Tomorrow campaign goal of $1,600,000.

The five-year, public/private workforce, economic and community development initiative, that kicked off Fall of 2018, will support the Chamber’s program of work to grow the economy and create a bright economic future for Cleveland and Bradley County. Momentum’22: Investing in Tomorrow was co-led by Campaign Chairs Cameron Fisher, Church of God International Offices Communications, and Mike Griffin, Chamber of Commerce President and CEO; and supported by businesses, professional firms and other private sector leaders.

Momentum ‘22 is designed to fulfill the Chamber’s vision of providing an environment that enables existing and new businesses to grow and thrive here, Currently, eighty-eight companies and individuals have contributed to the campaign for a total of $1,608,000. The supplement to the Chamber’s operating budget will support the creation of an estimated 2,000 direct and 1,703 indirect new jobs and over $1.1 Billion in new private capital investments.

Under the Momentum ‘22: Investing in Tomorrow umbrella the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce will aggressively, proactively and strategically tackle the following initiatives:

  • Workforce Development.
  • Entrepreneurial Development.
  • Buy Local.
  • Tourism Based Economic Development.
  • Chamber, facility, website and equipment upgrades. 
  • Economic & Community Development Support.

Many thanks to all of the companies and individuals who have committed funds and pledged support for the Momentum ’22 campaign. This will allow the Chamber to continue to achieve our mission of providing a landscape of opportunity for businesses, large and small.

Momentum ‘22: Investing in Tomorrow was led by:

Campaign General Chairs

  • Cameron Fisher, Church of God International Offices
  • Mike Griffin, Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce

Honorary Chairs

  • Ron Braam, Citizen Emeritus
  • Kevin Brooks, City of Cleveland
  • Don Lorton, Citizen Emeritus (deceased)
  • John McIntosh, Olin Corporation
  • Mayor Tom Rowland, Citizen Emeritus
  • Dr. William Seymour, Cleveland State Community College
  • Tom Wheeler, Citizen Emeritus
  • Campaign Task Force Chairs
  • Ralph Baldwin, Cleveland Daily Banner
  • Keith Barrett, Pinnacle Financial Partners
  • Bob McIntire, McIntire & Associates Insurance.

Momentum ‘22: Investing in Tomorrow investors include:

Founder ($100,000) Bowers Automotive Group (Honda of Cleveland, Toyota of Cleveland, ABRA Auto Glass & KIA Superstore); and Olin.

Platinum ($75,000 – $99,999) McKee Foods; and WACKER—Charleston.

Gold ($50,000 – $74,999) DENSO Mfg; Exit 20 LLC; First Tennessee; Jones Management Services LLC; Peyton’s Southeastern—Kroger Supply Chain; Southern Heritage Bank; Talley Construction; and Wright Bros. Construction.

Silver ($25,000 – $49,999) Bank of Cleveland; Cleveland Utilities; CHI Memorial; Cleveland Ford; Easy Auto; Erlanger Health System; Lubing Systems; McIntire & Associates; McReynolds Family Foundation; MurMaid Mattress; Pinnacle Financial Partners; Regions Bank; Santek Waste Services; Suntrust; Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union; Volunteer Electric; and Whirlpool Corp.

Bronze ($10,000 – $24,999) Andrew Johnson Bank; Chattanooga Gas; Church of God Int. Offices; Cleveland Plywood; Coca Cola United; Companion Funeral Home; Don Ledford Automotive Center—Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac; Homestead Lawn & Tractor Co.; Lee University; Logan-Thompson PC; Lonza; Rodgers Group; SmartBank; Tennessee Valley Urology; Tri-Con; TVA; United Community Bank; Waypoint Financial Partners; and Wholesale Supply Group.

Copper ($5,000 – $9,999) Award Realty; Bender Realty; Ron Braam; Bradley Rentals; Kim & Kevin Brooks; Robby & Jenny Card; Cleveland Daily Banner; Cormetech; Cornerstone Insurance Group—Lou Patten; Corporate Networking Solutions; Duracell; Elder’s Ace Hardware; Elliott Davis; Harting, Bishop & Arrendale CPA; Industrial Services; Keller Williams; Landmark Ins.; Mariner Finance; Michael Brady Inc.; Physician Services; Randstad; SouthEast Bank; USA Mortgage; and Vision Hospitality.

Friends ($4,999 & under) Arnett, Kirksey, Kimsey, Pierce & Lay; Bowater Credit Union; Robert Bradney; Café Roma; Carroll & Green Co.; Cherokee Construction; Cleveland Business Machines; Gary & Sandy Farlow; Hughes Retirement Group; Insurance Inc.; Lewis Group Architects; McMurray Law Firm; Manufacturer’s Chemical; The Red Ribbon; Bill & Catherine Seymour; and WRCB-TV.