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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 

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 

Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin 32nd Annual Ebony Bar Awards-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/November 8, 2022-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held their 32nd Annual Ebony Bar Awards at the MCM Grande Hotel and Fundome. This year, Southside Clergy were recognized for their contributions to the spiritual growth of church members in the southside community. 

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

The Ebony Bar Awards recognized: Pastor Windsor Archie of the Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, Brother Gene O. Collins of the Highland and Bunche Church of Christ, Bishop G.T. Garnett of King Solomon Missionary Baptist Chruch, Pastor E.J. Miller Sr. Of the Greater Saint John Baptist Church, Pastor Michael K. Shelton, of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Reverend Charles E. Sims of Shiloh Baptist Chruch, Pastor Robert Templeton of Mount Olive Baptist Chruch and Pastor Darren Willis of Bethlehem Baptist Church. 

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

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Ebony Bar Awards featured guest speaker, Miller Bargeron, Jr. From Savanah, Georgia. Mr. Bargeron is a filmmaker, Mindset Intergration Specialist, Motivational Speaker and Author. His current film “Stubborn as a Mule” is an award-winning documentary available on YouTube. Earlier this year he began production on Odessa’s own internationally known doo wop group “The Velvets” documentary. 

(Miller Bargeron, Jr., M.Th, D.CLM, Filmmaker, Mindset Integration Specialist, Speaker, Author) 

Seven students received college scholarships from the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin. Follow the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin on social media for upcoming community events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

Texas Chamber of Commerce Week-Odessa Chamber Trivia on Facebook/DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/October 17, 2022-The Odessa chamber of Commerce is celebrating Texas Chamber Week from October 17th through October 21st. The Chamber will be giving away $500 dollars in prizes donated by Chamber Members. 

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

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1934 in an effort of bringing small and large business together, and representing member interests. 

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

The goal of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce is to inform the community of the many business opportunities the City of Odessa offers, and the relationships the Chamber has with businesses and non-profits in an effort to make Odessa a better place for its residents. 

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

Follow the Odessa Chamber of Commerce for a fun-filled week of Chamber Trivia on Facebook. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Lynn Van Amburgh Retiring From The Odessa Chamber of Commerce After 25 Years of Service-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/October 1, 2022-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce hosted the retirement party in honor of Lynn Van Amburgh, Director of Operations for the Chamber. Lynn started as a receptionist in 1998, promoted to Economic Development, then to Director of Operations. 

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

Lynn Van Amburgh has seen the impact the Odessa Chamber of Commerce has had on the economic development of Odessa during her 25 years at the chamber. 

(Lynn Van Amburgh, Director of Operations-Retiring/Odessa, Texas) 

Lynn Van Amburgh plans to spend more time with her grandchildren and visit with family members. 

(Lynn Van Amburgh, Director of Operations-Retiring/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce will wait until after the new year before making any decision on hiring a new Director of Operations. 

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

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(121221)-ODESSA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

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Odessa, Texas/December 13, 2021-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held its annual Holiday Open House at the chamber’s offices on the 2nd floor of the Bank of America building located at 700 North Grant. Guests enjoyed a wide variety of food and drinks from area restaurants.

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

Local business owners and representatives, along with county and city of Odessa officials joined the festivities.

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

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

for DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera