Monthly Chamber Journal News

In This Issue

This years Basin BBQ Blowout Winners

Save the Date! Join us Business After Hours and Holiday Open House

Welcome New Chamber Members!

Sponsorship a student for Junior Leadership of Odessa

Digital Monthly Mailer

5th Annual Basin BBQ Blowout Winners

Chairman's Choice Award

Albertson's Market


Ribs Category 1st: The Original Dent Shop 2nd: Pemco Equipment, Inc. 3rd: Heff's Burger	Chicken Category 1st: Atmos Energy 2nd: Cemex, Inc 3rd: Prosperity Bank


Brisket Category 1st: BarnDoor Steakhouse 2nd: Prosperity Bank 3rd: Musketball Group & Equipment, Inc	Other Category 1st: Odessa Country Club 2nd: BHP Billiton Petroleum 3rd: Odessa Pumps

Business After Hours

Save the Date!

Hosted by:

Medical Center Health Systems

January 5, 2016

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Meet Madison Tate

Meet the Chamber's new Communications Specialist

Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Madison moved to Odessa in October. She received her Bachelor's degree in Public Relations from Texas Tech University, and is currently in her last semester of Graduate school for a master's degree in Mass Communications and Media Strategy. She has experience in both communications and branding, with a specific focus on Marketing and Public Relations.

Madison is the Communications Specialist for the Chamber of Commerce and will direct all areas of communication activities including media relations, special projects and social media for the operations department. She will also be in charge of the development and publication of marketing across all platforms. Welcome to the Chamber Madison!

TTUHSC Nationally Recognized

The Fall 2015 medical school rankings are in, and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center was nationally recognized among a handful of prominent universities. According to GraduatePrograms.com, the rankings were based on a graduate survey taken by former and current medical students, in which TTUHSC was ranked the third best medical school program across the country. Rankings cover a variety of student topics, such as academic competitiveness, career support, and quality of network.

Saulsbury Industries Receives Traffic Safety Award

Saulsbury Industries, one of our proud platinum sponsors, recieved honors from the National Safety Council in October for its "demonstrated commitment to the safety and well-being of their employees on-and-off the job in the area of traffic safety." Saulsbury was awarded the 2015 "Our Driving Concern" Texas Employer Traffic Safety Award. "Safety is one of Saulsbury's core values," said Bubba Saulsbury, vice president of business development. In addition to being recognized for the safety it ensures its employee's, Saulsbury also initroduced its "TXT L8R" safety campaign that encourages drivers to avoid distractions while driving. "The lives of our community members are equally important as the lives of our emplyees and their families, said Rick Graves, chief executive officer. "We are asking that every driver take the pledge to text later and stay safe on the roadways. Congratulations to Saulsbury for taking such a proactive approach in the community!

The House Bill No. 910 legalized open carry of handguns in Texas effective Jan. 1, 2016. But what does this mean for businesses? According to the October 2015 Texas Business Report, business owners may still prohibit handguns, both openly or concealed, on its premises.However, i n order to prohibit both open and concealed carry, the establishment must place two separate signs that state the following:


Prohibiting Concealed Carry "Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under subscriber H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun."	Prohibiting Open Carry "Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly."