Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Mixer Hosted by the Woodson Boys & Girls Club

Odessa, Texas/March 30, 2025-Small Business owners and local nonprofits joined The Black Chambre of Commerce of the Permian Basin and its membership for the annual Business Mixer held at the Woodson Boys Club in the heart of southside Odessa. The goal of the business mixer is to bring together small business owners and entrepreneurs to showcase products and services. 

(Chris E. Walker, President/CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Roy Nelson Insurance, a member of the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin provided information to visitors of the importance of having insurance for all situations. 

(Roy Nelson, Business Owner/Agent-Roy Nelson Insurance-State Farm Insurance/Midland, Texas) 

Various business that included photography, health and nutrition, advertising and product promotion, and other small businesses were featured at the business mixer. 

(Daniela Pittman, Employee/Engraver-Got TO Specialties/Odessa, Texas) 

The next Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin event is the annual Spring Cleanup on April 26th from 9am to 1pm at the Woodson Boys and Girls Club for DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin 40th Birthday Black Attire Gala

Odessa, Texas/December 30, 2024-On Saturday, December 28th the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin celebrated its 40th birthday with a formal black attire gala. Members of the Black Chamber of Commerce along with supporters and guest enjoyed a night of food, drink and dancing. 

(Chris E. Walker, CEO/President-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin-Odessa, Texas) 

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin had a very productive 2024 and plans are being discussed to increase membership and to add business seminars and other types of entertainment in 2025. 

(Chris E. Walker, CEO/President-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin-Odessa, Texas) 

The Black Chamber of Commers 40th Birthday Black Attire Gala event featured a comedy show with Midland comedian Sho’Nuff. 

(“Sho’Nuff”-Stephanie Cook-Midland Comedian-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin 40th Birthday Black Attire Gala) 

Representatives of the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian are embracing its rich history and celebrating those who pioneered the organization. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin-5th Annual Turkey Leg Tussle Domino Tournament

Odessa, Texas/November 18, 2024-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held the 5th Annual Turkey Leg Tussle Domino Tournament benefiting local businesses and daycare centers in the southside of Odessa. 

(Edward Price, Director-Turkey Leg Tussle-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Planning and sponsorship acquisition for the Turkey Leg Tussle Domino Tournament began in October. Approximately 13 sponsors participated in this year’s domino tournament.  

(Edward Price, Director-Turkey Leg Tussle-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin on social media for sponsorship opportunities and other community events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Celebrating 40th Anniversary

Odessa, Texas/October 11, 2024-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin celebrated their 40th Anniversary and the 34th Annual Ebony Bar Awards. Members of the Black Chamber along with Odessa College, UTPB, The Odessa Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and other institutions joined the special celebration. 

(Chris E. Walker, CEO/President-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

This year the Ebony Bar Awards were presented to black medical professionals that have been trailblazers in our community and who have made a major impact keeping residents of Odessa and Ector County healthy. 

(Chris E. Walker, CEO/President-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin introduced guest speaker Dr. Jacobi Cleaver, OD, a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Chief Program Officer-Black Eyecare Perspective, gave a lighthearted presentation on the importance of eyecare. 

(Dr. Jacobi Cleaver, OD, FAAO Optometrist, Chief Program Officer-Black Eyecare Perspective) 

Follow the Black Chamber of Commerce on social media for upcoming events and membership opportunities. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

  

Black Chamber of the Permian Basin 1st Annual Scholarship Bowling Tournament

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held their 1st Annual Scholarship Bowling Tournament at Diamond Lanes in Odessa. 

(Kaleigh McKinnie, Member-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Twenty teams that included Medical Center Hospital, Audio Acoustics, Walker Photography, ConocoPhillips and the Odessa Chamber of Commerce participated in the event. The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin hopes to raise thousands of dollars from the bowling event. 

(Kaleigh McKinnie, Member-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The yearly Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Golf Tournament for scholarships normally scheduled during the month of July, maybe held sometime in the month of October. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/33rd Annual Ebony Bar Awards

Odessa, Texas/November 13, 2023-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held their 33rd Annual Ebony Bar Awards at the MCM Grande Fundome in Odessa, Texas. Members of the BCCPB, invited guests, representatives from Odessa College, UT Permian Basin and supporting businesses attended the event. The Black Chamber Commerce featured a display of photographs by Steve Goff, a retired professor of Photography at Odessa College and the specialty artwork created by Brandon Norman. 

(Chris E. Walker, President/CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

This year’s Ebony Bar Awards celebrated educators who served students at Blackshear when it was a High School and as a Jr. High and Ector High School. Dr. James J. Bolton, Department Chair and Professor of PreHealth at Odessa College was the featured speaker. 

(Dr. James J. Bolton, Department Chair and Professor-PreHealth Science, Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Renee Earls, CEO and President of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce was honored with the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin President’s Award for her continued support of Black Chamber of Commerce businesses and her collaborative efforts with the BCCPB and the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in the Get Out The Vote campagin. 

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

Officials with The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin plan for a bigger and more elaborate Ebony Bar Awards 2024. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.