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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) 

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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. 

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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)

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(102721)-ODESSA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BANQUET & AWARDS CEREMONY

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Odessa, Texas/October 27, 2021-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held their 2020-2021 banquet and awards ceremony Tuesday evening, October 26th at the Odessa Marriot Hotel and Convention Center.

This event celebrates the accomplishment of the past fiscal year and recognizes the volunteers that help make these accomplishments possible.

(Jimmy Cox, 2021-2022 Odessa Chamber of Commerce-Chair)

Stacey Brown with Odessa Regional Medical Center and the outgoing chair swore in the the 2022 Board of Directors.

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