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Odessa Chamber of Commerce Hosts UT AUSTIN-Home To Texas Internship Program

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Odessa, Texas/July 28, 2023-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce hosted HOME TO TEXAS, an internship program created by the University of Texas at Austin was held at the Odessa Marriott. The fulltime internship program began in 2019 and is designed to bring young UTA students back to their communities. 

(Dustin Harris, Senior Program Coordinator-Home to Texas Internship Program-University of Texas at Austin/Austin, Texas) This year, 7 different community members were interviewed in different categories such as: Municipal Court, Customer Service, and a School System to sponsor internships for local UT Austin students. 

(Dustin Harris, Senior Program Coordinator-Home to Texas Internship Program-University of Texas at Austin/Austin, Texas) 

Savannah Muñiz has a passion for science and is a 2d year Biochemistry and 2nd year Sophomore student at UT Austin and plans to go to medical school and seek a career in Oncology. Savannah is an intern through the HOME TO TEXAS program at the Odessa Marriott. 

(Savannah Muñiz, 2d year Biochemistry and 2nd year Sophomore-University of Texas at Austin/Austin, Texas) 

Aksahathh Mukkera is a Biochemistry student at UT Austin and is a full-time intern at the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. 

(Aksahathh Mukkera, Biochemistry student -University of Texas at Austin/Austin, Texas) 

William Cole is Government student with an emphasis on Political theory at the University of Texas at Austin. William is an intern in the City Attorney’s Office in Big Spring and plans to go to law school after taking a break after graduation. 

William Cole, Government student with an emphasis on Political Theory-University of Texas at Austin/Austin, Texas) 

HOME TO TEXAS and the Odessa Chamber of Commerce presented certificates to all full-time interns who engaged in the program. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New 3rd Year Texas Tech Medical Students

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Odessa, Texas/May 13, 2023-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Medical Center Health System hosted a reception for Year 3 Texas Tech Health Science Center medical students. Approximately 30 medical students were welcomed by representatives of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, MCH, and Mayor Javier Joven. 

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

The Odessa Chamber is the only non-political organization to host new medical students and welcome them to the Odessa community. With a growing population It is hoped that these medical students will one day return and practice medicine in Odessa. 

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

In 2018, Texas had about 54 primary care physicians per 100,000 people. Many Texans live in underserved counties and end up traveling hours for medical care. 

(Austin Rodgers, 3rd Year Texas Tech Medical Student/President-Class of 2025-Texas Tech Health Science Center/Odessa, Texas) 

Each 3rd years medical student received a backpack loaded with information on banking and other businesses, as well as assorted gift cards. 

For DRB Media Communcations Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

Odessa Chamber of Commerce 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year and Business and Hall of Fame Luncheon

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Odessa, Texas/April 10, 2023-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce recently held the 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year and Business Hall of Fame Luncheon. This luncheon recognizes business owners and leaders who promote the City of Odessa and give back to the community. 

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

Willie Balerio, Jr. Owner of the Original Dent Shop was inducted into the Business Hall of Fame along with other business leaders and a highly respected medical administrator and medical professional. 

(Grayson Hankins, 2022-2023 Chairman- Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas) 

The business community, members of the Odessa City Council, City staff and guests celebrated John Landgraf the Odessa Chamber of Commerce’s Entrepreneur of the Year. 

(John Landgraf, Entrepreneur of the Year-2023 Entrepreneur of the Year-Odessa Chamber of Commerce) 

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

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

2nd Annual SheCan The Odessa Chamber Women’s Conference Honoring Lynn Van Amburgh

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Odessa, Texas/March 9, 2023-On Wednesday, March 9th, the Odessa Chamber of Commerce hosted the SheCan Women’s Conference honoring Lynn Van Amburgh, who recently retired from The Odessa Chamber of Commerce after 24 years of service and as part of the leadership in the Economic Development section of the chamber.  Over 300 women from all professions attended the women’s conference that coincides with International Women’s Day. empowerment conference. 

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

The event schedule featured two panel discussions: Serving with Heart and Sharing Your Passion. Speakers included Texas Tech University Health Science Center’s Dr. Elisa Brown Pruett, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Cheryl Torres, franchise owner of 9Round Fitness. 

(Savanah Morales, CEO-Odessa Hispanic Chamber-Odessa, Texas) 

SheCan The Odessa Chamber Women’s Conference inspires and empowers women through the various stories of achieving spirituality and giving back to the community through volunteerism. 

 (Sandra Jordan, Odessa Resident-Attendee-SheCan-The Odessa Chamber Women’s Conference) 

The finale of the SheCan Women’s Conference featured Keynote Speaker Cara Brookins; she is best known as the mom who built her own house using YouTube tutorials. Cara Brookins is the author of eight books including “Rise & Resilience: A True Story” and “How a House Built a Family”. 

(Cara Brookins, Author and Motivational Speaker-” Rise & Resilience: A True Story”) 

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

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Odessa Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership Odessa Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony

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Odessa, Texas/March 7, 2023-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce recently held the Junior Leadership Odessa Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony. Twenty High School Juniors were recognized and received awards for completing the leadership program. 

(Grayson Hankins, 2022-2023 Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

Junior class students that were interested in the Junior Leadership program were selected from their respective schools. Funding for the program was provided by local and regional sponsors and was free to the selected students. 

(Grayson Hankins, 2022-2023 Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

Sapna Yadalla, a graduate of the Junior Leadership Program did not really have an interest in how city government and other city organizations function daily. She toured the Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Rescue, then understood the importance of the leadership program. 

(Sapna Yadalla, Graduate-Odessa Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership Odessa) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Honoring David Duree

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Odessa, Texas/February 4, 2023-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held the 2022 Citizen of The Year luncheon honoring David Duree. Mr. Duree has served the Odessa community through business and volunteerism. 

(David D. Duree, 2022 Citizen of the Year-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

David Duree was born in Crane, Texas in 1957. He graduated from Permian High School, earned an Associates degree from Odessa College and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Texas Permian Basin in 1981 

(David D. Duree, 2022 Citizen of the Year-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

The Citizen of the Year is chosen by a panel of Odessa leaders. The Odessa Chamber of Commerce has honored recipients of this distinguished award for over 60 years. 

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

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera