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Odessa Chamber of Commerce 2022 Banquet-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/September 21, 2022-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual banquet at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. New board members, directors and new chairman were installed. 

(James Cox, Out-Going Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Odessa, Texas) 

The goal of the new Odessa Chamber of Commerce Chairman and Board of Directors is to support those partnerships that enhance business, education and healthcare. 

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

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce plan to form a committee of Hispanic business leaders to help them be more integrated within the local business community and be a major participant with the Greater Odessa Chamber of Commerce. 

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

Covid-19, the economy and other issues have caused the stall of the revitalization of downtown. The new Chairman hopes that development of downtown will start up soon. 

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

(Casey Hallmark, Executive Director-Downtown Odessa) 

Dissolving Medical Center Hospital and creating a mega hospital in Midland and causing the elimination of healthcare in Odessa, is a concern to the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. 

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

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(072722)-ECTOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY SELL COLISEUM

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Odessa, Texas/July 27, 2022-During the regular scheduled meeting of the Ector County Commissioner’s the court considered engaging in a real estate broker contract with J.L. Herriage/doing business as Copper Key Realty in the possible sale of the Ector County Coliseum. 

(Greg Simmons, Ector County Commissioner, Pct. 2-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The Commissioner’s Court was informed by Copper Key Realty, about 7 to 8 weeks prior to the July 26th, regularly scheduled commissioner’s court meeting.  

(Greg Simmons, Ector County Commissioner, Pct. 2-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

An offer between $25 to $30 million dollars to purchase the Ector County Coliseum was made, but was turned down by the commissioner’s Court. 

(Greg Simmons, Ector County Commissioner, Pct. 2-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

The World-Famous Chuck Wagon Gang and several organizations that hold events at the coliseum for decades voiced their opposition to potential sale of the venue. 

(Richard Cooper, Gang Boss-World Famous Chuck Wagon Gang-Odessa, Texas) 

(Bob Williams, Executive Director’s Committee-Permian Basin Fair & Expo-Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Discover Odessa believe that private ownership of The Ector County Coliseum can have a negative impact on future events coming to Odessa. 

(Monica Tschauner, Director-DISCOVER ODESSA/Odessa, Texas) 

The Ector County Commissioner’s voted 3 to 2 to approved a broker contract with Copper Key Realty, but there is a question if there is a contract already in place to sell the Coliseum.  

(J.L. Herriage, d/b/a/-Copper Key Realty-Odessa, Texas) 

It is unsure if a committee of concerned Odessa citizens will be established to discuss the future of the Ector County Coliseum. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(060822)-ODESSA CHAMBER & MCH HOST TEXAS TECH MED STUDENTS

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Odessa, Texas/June 8, 2022-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Medical Center Health System hosted a reception for Year 3 Texas Tech Health Science Center medical students. 25 medical students were welcomed by representatives of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and MCH, Mayor Javier Joven, and Ector County Judge Debbie Hays. 

(Jimmy Cox, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce) 

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. 

(Jimmy Cox, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce) 

Jonathan Burkes, MD was a medical student at Texas Tech Heath Science Center in Odessa about 10 years ago, Dr. Bukes offered encouragement and advise to the year 3 medical students. 

(Jonathan Burkes, MD-Orthopedics Trauma Surgeon/Arthoplasty-MIdland Memorial Hospital) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(040822)-ODESSA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NAME ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

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Odessa, Texas/April 8, 2022-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year and Business Hall of Fame Luncheon at the Odessa Marriott. Prior to the presentation of the Business Entrepreneur of the Year, Four Odessa Business owners were inducted into the Business Hall of Fame. 

(Liz Shelton, Business Hall of Fame 2022-Owner/Operator-Smith Commercial Properties) 

Liz Shelton explains the concept of creating and maintaining a business. 

(Liz Shelton, Business Hall of Fame 2022- Owner/Operator-Smith Commercial Properties) 

Robert M. Chavez was introduced to the members of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Representatives and elected officials of the City of Odessa and Ector County and guest as the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year. 

(Robert M. Chavez, Entrepreneur of the Year 2022-President/Permian Machinery Movers) 

Robert M. Chavez served in the US Airforce from 1973 to 1977. He attended Eastern New Mexico University, Odessa College and UT Permian Basin. Mr. Chavez started Permian Machinery Movers with his father, Ramon Sr. In 1981 and is a current member of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce for over 25 years. 

(Robert M. Chavez, Entrepreneur of the Year 2022-President/Permian Machinery Movers) 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(030822)-“SHE CAN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE”/INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

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Odessa, Texas/March 8, 2022-On Tuesday, March 8th , the Odessa Chamber of Commerce hosted the SHE CAN-WOMEN’S CONFERENCE in memory of Adela Vasquez, ECISD educator and counselor. The women’s conference is scheduled to coincide with International Women’s Day. 

(Rene Earls, Odessa Chamber of Commerce) 

The event featured several guest speakers that spoke on topics such as career, family and faith. A panel discussion was held with Lisa Bownds, CEO, Founder of Reflection Ministries and Karin Carlson, Education Director at Reflection Ministries on humantrafficking  

(Lisa Bownds, CEO/Founder of Reflection Ministries) 

The SHE CAN-WOMEN’S CONFERENCE finale featured keynote speaker, Kelli Masters, Attorney, NFL Sports Agent, author and founder of KMM Sports. 

(Kelli Masters, Attorney, NFL Sports Agent, Founder of KMM Sports) 

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

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(012422 )-YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF ODESSA 2022 KICKOFF MIXER

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Odessa, Texas/January 24, 2022-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the Young Professionals of Odessa Kickoff Mixer at the Ellen Noel Art Museum. The goal of the networking event is to encourge membership to the Young Professionals of Odessa for those professionals 21 to 40 years of age. 

(Heather Patton, Chairman-Young Professionals of Odessa/Odessa Chamber of Commerce) 

Professionals, community leaders, City and County representatives, as well as members of the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin attended this yearly event. 

(Heather Patton, Chairman-Young Professionals of Odessa/Odessa Chamber of Commerce) 

Several members of the Young Professionals of Odessa received awards for their contributions to the ogranization and to community. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera