(David Gomez, News Anchor-DRB Media Communications Digital News)
This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held their annual Business Mixer. Danny Barrera has the story.
Odessa, Texas/March 22, 2026- The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin hosted its annual Business Mixer, bringing together member businesses and new entrepreneurs looking to connect and grow within the organization. The event, held at Saint James Missionary Baptist Church in Odessa, provided an opportunity for networking, collaboration, and strengthening ties within the local business community.
(Chris E. Walker, President & CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin)
“They may not be familiar with one of the other businesses, and it gives them an opportunity to meet and greet and kind of learn about other businesses.”
The mid-morning event showcased a diverse mix of businesses, ranging from established institutions like Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Odessa and well-known insurance providers to emerging startups offering unique products such as flavored pickles.
(Chris E. Walker, President & CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin)
“We’re always looking for new members and potential members. So, we we have every opportunity in the world for small businesses and individuals that would like to become a part of the chamber.”
The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin is gearing up for an active season, with events lined up from early spring through the summer—and it doesn’t stop there. The organization continues to build momentum by creating opportunities for local entrepreneurs, professionals, and community members to connect, collaborate, and grow.
(Chris E. Walker, President & CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin)
‘We were rolling to April with our blood drive, and then we will do our community cleanup, and then we will go into our bowling tournament, which is in July, which is July the eighteenth, and then we’ll go into our golf tournament, which is August the fourteenth, and then we’ll finish up with our Ebony Bar Awards, which will be in October, and then our turkey leg tussle, which will be in November.”
As the months roll forward, expect even more engagement—because if there’s one thing this chamber is doing, it’s keeping the calendar busy and the community moving forward. For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.
(David Gomez, News Anchor-DRB Media Communications Digital News)
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