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Odessa Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual SHECAN Event

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Odessa, Texas/March 10, 2025-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce recently held their 4th Annual SHECAN event at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Every year this event brings in guest speakers from within the community and outside the community to lift up and empower women. 

(Renee Earls, President/CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

The SHECAN event kicked off with various speaker including the CEO of Texas Mutual and the CEO of Taxi Care as well as women in business. The special event featured discussions with spouses of some of the local political leaders. 

(Savanah Morales, President/CEO-Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Midland, Texas) 

Several vendors were at the SHECAN event selling clothes, candles and other items. New this year GRAND CAMPIONS. 

(Leslie McElroy, Community Outreach Coordinator-Grand Companions/Midland & Ft. Davis Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held a tribute to honoree Sandra Eoff during the SHECAN annual event. 

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Ted Hogan Honored as Odessa Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year 2025

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Odessa, Texas/February 18, 2025-On Tuesday, February 18th, The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held its annual Citizen of the Year Award 2025 honoring Businessman and Community Advocate Ted Hogan. Officials from the City of Odessa, Ector County, Odessa College and UT Permian Basin as well as invited guests attended the ceremony. 

(Ted Hogan, Businessman/Philanthropist, Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

For over 60 years the Odessa Chamber of Commerce has selected and honored the Citizen of the Year based on significant contributions to work and to the Odessa community. 

(Renee Earls, President/CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

(Shem Culpepper, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa) 

The City of Odessa is working in conjunction with the Odessa Chamber of Commerce to promote economic growth and prosperity to the city. 

(Cal Hendrick, Odessa Mayor-City of Odessa/Texas) 

Follow the Odessa Chamber of Commerce on line and on social media for upcoming events. 

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Odessa Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Open House 2024

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Odessa, Texas/December 13, 2024-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held their annual Christmas Open House. Members of the chamber and guests took time out from busy schedules to enjoy the festive event. 

(Renee Earls, President/CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

The Christmas Open House featured a wide variety of food cuisines from various local restaurants, Christmas music and other treats. 

(Shem Culpepper, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick and City of Odessa Councilman At-Large Craig Stoker attended the Odessa Chamber of Commerce Christmas Open House that was filled with Christmas Spirit and hope for a better and prosperous Odessa. 

(Cal Hendrick, Odessa Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

 

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Odessa Chamber of Commerce 90 Year Anniversary Annual Banquet & Awards Dinner

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Odessa, Texas/September 30, 2024-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held the annual banquet and awards dinner hosted by the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The Odessa Chamber also celebrated its 90th anniversary. 

(Renee Earls, CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held Special Recognitions celebrating Charles “Dick” Sivalls who started his professional career in the oil and gas industry, circa 1959. 

(Renee Earls, CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber celebrated and honored Dr. Scott Muri former superintendent of schools at ECISD, now Superintendent Emeritus and his leadership moving education forward, by setting high standards for teachers and students. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent Emeritus-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce inducted new officers and introduced Shem Culpepper the incoming 2024-2025 Chair. Mr. Culpepper’s goal is to bring Odessa’s education and the business community together. 

(Shem Culpepper, Chair-Elect-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

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Odessa Chamber Welcomes Back 46 Years of Leadership Odessa Alumni

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Odessa, Texas/August 28, 2024-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce celebrated the return of LEADERSHIP ODESSA ALUMNI. The Alumni program welcomed all former graduates at a special reception held at the chamber office. The Odessa Chamber of Commerce was one of the first chambers to establish the Leadership program in the late 70’s. 

(Renee Earls, President/CEO-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program educates chamber members who participate in the program on how local government and local institution work. How to interact with non-profits and other institutions and networking with members and other businesses. 

(Nidia Soriano, Resource Development Director-Boys and Girls Glub/Permian Basin) 

For information on how to become a member of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership program visit www.odessachamber.com or call (432)332-9111. 

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Discover Odessa National Travel and Tourism Week

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Odessa, Texas/May 21, 2024-Discover Odessa, staff and volunteers kicked off National Travel and Tourism Week at the White-Pool House located at 112 E. Murphy Steet, in the Southside of Odessa. Visitors to the historical museum enjoyed free donuts and coffee and other goodies. 

(Laura Marts, Director-Discover Odessa/Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas) 

Visitors to the Discover Odessa Travel and Tourism event took tours of the historical White-Pool House Museum. 

(Laura Marts, Director-Discover Odessa/Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas) 

Discover Odessa will be at various pop-up locations within the city. Visitors are eligible for daily prize drawings. 

(Laura Marts, Director-Discover Odessa/Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas) 

For more information on Discover Odessa and National Travel and Tourism Week pop-up locations visit discoverodessa.org, Instagram and Facebook. 

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