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Odessa Chamber of Commerce Host 3rd Annual Civics Bee at Odessa College

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Odessa, Texas/April 7, 2025-On Saturday, April 5th, the Odessa Chamber of Commerce hosted the Third Annual National Civics Bee. 6th, 7th as well as 8th grade students from Odessa and Midland and from the Permian Basin participated in the event. 93 students submitted an essay to identify problems facing the community. 

(Shem Culpepper, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

The National Civic’s Bee is aimed at encouraging young students to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. 

(Shem Culpepper, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce was chosen out of 150 Chamber of Commerce organizations across the nation by the U.S. Chamber to host the annual National Civics Bee. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual SHECAN Event

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Odessa, Texas/March 10, 2025-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce recently held their 4th Annual SHECAN event at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Every year this event brings in guest speakers from within the community and outside the community to lift up and empower women. 

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

The SHECAN event kicked off with various speaker including the CEO of Texas Mutual and the CEO of Taxi Care as well as women in business. The special event featured discussions with spouses of some of the local political leaders. 

(Savanah Morales, President/CEO-Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Midland, Texas) 

Several vendors were at the SHECAN event selling clothes, candles and other items. New this year GRAND CAMPIONS. 

(Leslie McElroy, Community Outreach Coordinator-Grand Companions/Midland & Ft. Davis Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held a tribute to honoree Sandra Eoff during the SHECAN annual event. 

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Ted Hogan Honored as Odessa Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year 2025

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Odessa, Texas/February 18, 2025-On Tuesday, February 18th, The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held its annual Citizen of the Year Award 2025 honoring Businessman and Community Advocate Ted Hogan. Officials from the City of Odessa, Ector County, Odessa College and UT Permian Basin as well as invited guests attended the ceremony. 

(Ted Hogan, Businessman/Philanthropist, Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

For over 60 years the Odessa Chamber of Commerce has selected and honored the Citizen of the Year based on significant contributions to work and to the Odessa community. 

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

(Shem Culpepper, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa) 

The City of Odessa is working in conjunction with the Odessa Chamber of Commerce to promote economic growth and prosperity to the city. 

(Cal Hendrick, Odessa Mayor-City of Odessa/Texas) 

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

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Open House 2024

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Odessa, Texas/December 13, 2024-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held their annual Christmas Open House. Members of the chamber and guests took time out from busy schedules to enjoy the festive event. 

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

The Christmas Open House featured a wide variety of food cuisines from various local restaurants, Christmas music and other treats. 

(Shem Culpepper, Chairman-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick and City of Odessa Councilman At-Large Craig Stoker attended the Odessa Chamber of Commerce Christmas Open House that was filled with Christmas Spirit and hope for a better and prosperous Odessa. 

(Cal Hendrick, Odessa Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas) 

 

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Odessa Chamber of Commerce 90 Year Anniversary Annual Banquet & Awards Dinner

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Odessa, Texas/September 30, 2024-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held the annual banquet and awards dinner hosted by the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The Odessa Chamber also celebrated its 90th anniversary. 

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

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held Special Recognitions celebrating Charles “Dick” Sivalls who started his professional career in the oil and gas industry, circa 1959. 

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

The Odessa Chamber celebrated and honored Dr. Scott Muri former superintendent of schools at ECISD, now Superintendent Emeritus and his leadership moving education forward, by setting high standards for teachers and students. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent Emeritus-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce inducted new officers and introduced Shem Culpepper the incoming 2024-2025 Chair. Mr. Culpepper’s goal is to bring Odessa’s education and the business community together. 

(Shem Culpepper, Chair-Elect-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

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Odessa Chamber Welcomes Back 46 Years of Leadership Odessa Alumni

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Odessa, Texas/August 28, 2024-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce celebrated the return of LEADERSHIP ODESSA ALUMNI. The Alumni program welcomed all former graduates at a special reception held at the chamber office. The Odessa Chamber of Commerce was one of the first chambers to establish the Leadership program in the late 70’s. 

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

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program educates chamber members who participate in the program on how local government and local institution work. How to interact with non-profits and other institutions and networking with members and other businesses. 

(Nidia Soriano, Resource Development Director-Boys and Girls Glub/Permian Basin) 

For information on how to become a member of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership program visit www.odessachamber.com or call (432)332-9111. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.