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2nd Annual Turkey Leg Tussle Domino Tournament-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin

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Odessa, Texas/November 26, 2022-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin, hosted the 2nd Annual Turkey Leg Tussle Domino Tournament at the Woodson Boys & Girls Club. 14 teams a total of 28 players participated in the in this competitive event, that is scheduled on the Saturday after Thanksgiving Day. 

(Ed Price, Chairman-Turkey Leg Tussle/Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin) 

The Turkey Leg Tussle is a community event and invites domino players from the Odessa community to just come out and register to play. 

(Ed Price, Chairman-Turkey Leg Tussle/Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin) 

The 2nd Annual Turkey Leg Tussle and the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin is a meet & greet event to reach out to new African-American business that are making a positive impact in southside Odessa. 

(Ed Price, Chairman-Turkey Leg Tussle Domino Tournament) 

1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place trophies were award to the teams as well as participant trophies given to the players. 

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

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 

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(073122)-ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S BACK TO SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY

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Odessa, Texas/July 31, 2022-The Odessa Police Department and 0dessa Fire Rescue held a Back-to-School Block Party at the Southside Baseball field next to the Margarita Fair Grounds. The event featured games, jumpers and give-a-ways. 

(Darryl Smith, Captain of Patrol-Odessa Police Department)
Odessa First Responder Agencies have block parties in the Spring and Summer to entertain children and families by showing off various assault vehicles and hardware used in fighting crime, fighting fires and saving lives. These events help bring local law enforcement agencies and First Responders, and the community together in a positive environment.
(Darryl Smith, Captain of Patrol-Odessa Police Department)
The United Way of Odessa and other non-profits agencies along with The WEST TEXAS WARBIRDS were at the BLOCK party handing out goodie bags and information to families. 

(Joseph Nuttall, Defensive Back-West Texas Warbirds)
For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(111421A)-BCCPB 31ST ANNUAL EBONY BAR AWARDS

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Odessa, Texas/November14, 2021-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held its 31st Annual Ebony Bar Awards on Saturday, November 13th at the Odessa Country Club honoring Dr. Gregory D. Williams, Odessa College president.

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

The BCCPB presented a special award to the former Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin president, Odel Crawford for his contributions to the chamber and to small businesses in the community, other awards were presented to Beulah Mae Sims-Hutchison, Wanda Clayton and Arturo Carrasco.

(Arturo Carrasco, Businessman/Board Member BCCPB)

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin is always looking for individual memberships and business membership.

(Tiki Davis, Businessman/Motivational Speaker/BCCPB Board Member)

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera