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Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What's happening in the Basin this weekend?
Permian Basin, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – For the last weekend in April, there are a variety of events happening in the Basin. The Black Chamber of Commerce is hosting a community 'Spring Clean.' Event organizers are asking participants to wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Cleaning supplies and trash bags will be provided along with lunch. The event starts at 9:00 a.m at Woodson Boys and Girls Club. Odessa YMCA's Annual Kid's Healthy Day will be at Mike Neely Park. Along with games and activities and live entertainment, there will also be health and wellness resources available. This completely free event will begin Saturday, at 9:00 a.m through 12 p.m. Vintage Deluxe is partnering with ODT Vintage for a 'Trade Day' pop-up. Over 20 vendors will be present along with more activities for guests to enjoy. Family and Friends are welcomed to join starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival made its way from Tyler, Texas and will be in Midland. The festival will present an array of BBQ selections along with the band, Red Dirt, performing live entertainment. The location is near Momentum Bank Ball Park and ticket information can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Black Chamber of Commerce's 13th Annual Ascension Awards: Winners announced
The Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County hosted its 13th Annual Ascension Awards program Saturday at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, singling out leaders and businesses who have "ascended to greatness" in their respective fields. The Ascension Awards honors Black and minority-owned businesses and professionals of distinction. This year's award categories include: • Distinguished Black Business of the Year (more than five years in business). • Emerging Black Business of the Year (five years or less in business). • Nonprofit/Public Sector of the Year. • Young Professional of the Year (under 40 years of age). • Dicky Sykes Social Justice Advocate Award. Nominations were submitted by members last fall. Finalists were selected by a panel for their operational excellence, leadership, and contributions to their communities. Recipients were revealed live during the program. Here are the recipients of the 2025 Ascension Awards: Winner: M.D. Home Health LLC; Mario Dickerson, CEO: For keeping loved ones in good health with personal and medical services. Winner: We're No Different; Niesha Wood, Founder/CEO: For addressing the growing demands for high-quality home health care for all age groups. Winner: Young Men of Distinction; Jacoby Waters, president: For providing life skills, mentoring and social skills to local youth. Winner: Dr. Debra Robinson: For advocating for a high-quality education for students in Palm Beach County and for ensuring minority-owned businesses had opportunities to do business with the county School District. Winner: Jasmine Govan, Florida Power & Light: Empowering underserved communities through STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. Palm Beach County Commissioner Bobby Powell Jr. received this year's President's Award for his longstanding support and commitment to the Black Chamber's mission. Founded in 2004, the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County is committed to advancing the economic interests of its members through advocacy, education, information sharing, and resource brokering to maximize their success. The Chamber focuses its resources on addressing the unique challenges faced by Black-owned and minority businesses, ensuring a level playing field and equitable opportunities for all. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: PB County Black Chamber of Commerce names Ascension Award winners
