Midland Chamber of Commerce

Rounding out the award categories for this year, we have two to honor local businesses: Heart of Midland Award – Small Business (50 employees or less) Heart of Midland Award – Large Business (51 employees or more) The Heart of Midland Award is an honor presented to two distinguished businesses, one large and one small, that exemplify exceptional community support through dedicated action and engagement. This award recognizes organizations that go above and beyond to impact Midland positively. Nominees for the Heart of Midland Award are businesses that integrate community support into their core values and operations. They actively encourage employees to participate in and contribute to local initiatives, volunteer efforts, and philanthropic activities. Award recipients are characterized by their innovative approaches to community engagement, collaborative efforts with local organizations, and a sustained commitment to enhancing the quality of life for residents. Visit https://lnkd.in/g8XmV6j5 to nominate your candidate today before this Friday's deadline. Awards will be presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, September 25th at the Bush Convention Center. Tickets are available at https://lnkd.in/gzqx43TX

Do you know someone in the community who exemplifies a passion for improving lives, innovative solutions to local challenges, and the ability to inspire others? Nominate them for the Citizen of the Year Award! This award recognizes someone who has significantly enriched our community through exceptional commitment and selflessness. Candidates should embody compassion, integrity, and resilience while fostering unity and leaving a lasting legacy. This award celebrates achievements in volunteer work, leadership, advocacy, or acts of kindness from June 30, 2023, to July 1, 2024. Visit https://lnkd.in/g8XmV6j5 to nominate your candidate today before this Friday's deadline. Awards will be presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, September 25th at the Bush Convention Center. Tickets are available at https://lnkd.in/gzqx43TX

Deadline extended! Please share with us who makes an impact in the Midland community. Nominations are due this Friday by 5 pm. The Midland Chamber of Commerce is asking residents to submit their nominations for awards that celebrate impactful members of the community as well as businesses large and small. Submissions can be made online at midland.biz/chamberawards Citizen of the Year Heart of Midland, Large Business Heart of Midland, Small Business Wynn Award For full info, visit our Chamber Awards page on our website. Awards will be presented at our 2024 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, September 25 at the Bush Convention Center. Get your tickets today online at https://lnkd.in/durhkJcA

Nominations are open! The Chamber of Midland invites the public to nominate Midland community members and businesses for several distinguished awards, including three new categories. The Citizen of the Year, the Heart of Midland Award for Small Business, and the Heart of Midland Award for Large Business are new to this year’s lineup, joining the long-established Wynn Award. The nomination period is open through August 27. Submissions may be made online at midland.biz/chamberawards The Wynn Award, named for Marvin Wynn, former CEO of the Midland Chamber of Commerce, honors an individual who has made sustained contributions to Midland for at least ten years and has had a significant impact through either economic or community development. The Heart of Midland Award will be presented to two distinguished businesses, one large (51 employees or more) and one small (50 employees or less), that exemplify exceptional community support through dedicated action and engagement. This award recognizes organizations that go above and beyond to impact Midland positively. The Citizen of the Year Award will recognize an individual who has notably enriched our community and inspired others. This award will celebrate exceptional achievements in community impact, volunteer work, leadership, advocacy, or acts of kindness from June 30, 2023, to July 1, 2024. Shaun Rainey, Chairman of the Midland Chamber, said this regarding the awards: “Nominating individuals and businesses is a powerful way to commend the hard work and dedication of deserving Midlanders. The nomination process empowers our community members to honor the people and businesses that make our community a better place to live and work.” The awards will be presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, September 25th from 11 am to 1 pm at the Bush Convention Center. Purchase sponsorships and tickets online at https://lnkd.in/durhkJcA

Join us on September 25th for our 2024 Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon, proudly presented by Priority Power and co-hosted by the Midland Development Corporation. ✨ This is our time to celebrate the past year's successes and look ahead to exciting changes. This year, we're adding something special—recognizing outstanding individuals and businesses in our community! 🏆 This year, we are recognizing three community-focused individuals and two high-impact businesses with the Wynn Award, Ambassador of the Year, Heart of Midland Awards, and the new Citizen of the Year Award. Nominations are open until August 27th—submit yours now! For all the details, visit our website, https://lnkd.in/d5GgcTgZ, or follow us on social media. Let’s shine a spotlight on the people and businesses making Midland great! 🌵 🤠

Thank you, Midland, for showing up to support higher education, institutional collaboration, workforce training, and responding to current and future community needs. 📚🧑🎓 The impact of advancing technology in student and professional work, housing, facility needs and upgrades, changing learning methods and systems, health care, and behavioral health were among the many topics addressed during the panel discussion. All the panelists attested that graduates from higher education institutions in West Texas are more likely to stay and work in Midland and outlying areas. A special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, ExxonMobil for supporting our State of Education Luncheon. ❤️ The University of Texas Permian Basin, Midland College, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

No matter the outcome, we're incredibly proud of Bryce Hoppel for making it to the 800M finals at the Paris Olympics! 🌟 Competing on the world’s biggest stage and setting an American record (1:41.67) is an amazing achievement, and you've represented Midland with heart, determination, and class. Thank you, Bryce, for inspiring us all and showing that hard work and dedication can take you anywhere. Onward and upward! 🏃♂️🇺🇸 #MidlandPride #OlympicJourney #MadeinMISD

Big news, Midland! Bryce Hoppel has secured his spot in his first Olympic 800-meter final! 🏅 Our Midland High School grad and current U.S. 800M Champion will be racing for glory on Saturday, August 10th, at 12:05 P.M. (CDT) He’s aiming to become the first Midlander to bring home a track and field medal! 🎉 To cheer him on, the City of Midland, Texas and Midland RockHounds are hosting a WATCH PARTY at the Diamond Club in Momentum Bank Ballpark. Join them from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. for FREE hotdogs and chips, courtesy of the Midland RockHounds, complimentary water from the City of Midland, and free snow cones from Kona Ice! Let’s come together to support Bryce and show the world how deep our roots go as he goes for Olympic Gold in Paris! 🥇 #cityofmidlandtx #goingforgold #olympicgames2024

🌟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 🌟 Adrian Carrasco was raised in a small West Texas town as one of ten children. All ten graduated from Midland College before earning four-year degrees. After earning a degree in Political Science from UTSA, Adrian returned to Midland and worked as a Recruitment Coordinator and Admissions Director for Midland College, achieving record enrollment in his first year. Adrian transitioned to the pharmaceutical industry, excelling at Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, and Novo Nordisk, winning numerous top salesman awards. He later founded JTC Construction, specializing in residential and commercial construction, before diversifying into the oil and gas industry, where he has been a business owner for over 14 years. Adrian's business philosophy emphasizes a one-stop-shop approach and long-lasting customer relationships. For the past 7 years, he has owned Premier Energy Services LLC. Adrian enjoys spending time with his family, is committed to his businesses and faith, and is dedicated to improving higher education and community involvement. TICKETS + SPONSORSHIPS CLOSE TODAY AT 5:00 PM: bit.ly/3LNSs0I 🔗

Get ready, Midland! Our very own, Bryce Hoppel, is hitting the track for the men's 800M semi-finals at the Olympics this Friday at 4:30 a.m. (CDT)! 🏅🇺🇸 As the reigning US champion, Bryce is back in the Olympic arena and ready to make his mark. ❗️Stay tuned for details on how you can cheer him on at a community watch party if he makes it to the final on Saturday, August 10th at 12:05 p.m. #OlympicGamesParis2024 #goingforgold🏅 #hometownhero