"Best Bench" competition

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce the “Best Bench” competition. Many of the benches that line our downtown streets are in dire need of repair and maintenance. The “Best Bench” competition is designed not only to improve the appearance and comfort of the benches, but to allow individuals, non-profit groups and businesses the opportunity to establish and maintain a presence in the downtown area.

In addition, the Chamber plans to use the bench competition as a means of gathering information about visitors to Odessa, which can be used to improve our promotion of community even...