The biggest private employers in Bradley County are:
1. Whirlpool Corp., Cleveland Division, produces electric and gas ranges with 1,400 employees
2. Peyton's Southeastern Inc., a distributor for Kroger supermarkets, 950 employees
3. Jackson Manufacturing Co., maker of wood and upholstered chairs and household furniture, 525 employees
4. Merck Consumer Care, Sun-care and foot-care products with 500 employees
5. Mars Chocolate North America, maker of M&Ms and other candy, with 495 employees
Source: Cleveland/Bradley County Chamber of Commerce