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Odessa, Texas, is quickly becoming a national hub for renewable energy. Manufacturers of products, parts and systems utilized in solar and wind power generation benefit from access to a built-in customer base. Simultaneously, rail and interstate arteries create new opportunities to meet the nation’s renewable energy needs.According to the U.S...
Odessa Fuels Business Growth and Expansion
Dec 20 2024Business-friendly communities like Odessa, Texas, create an environment for industry-changing businesses and dynamic leadership to thrive. Many companies in the Permian Basin have grown into global leaders in their field or are achieving notable success, such as Liberty Energy, one of multiple companies to expand or relocate to Odessa in 2024...
Renewable Energy Forecast Calls for Sun and Wind
Nov 18 2024By: Dr. M. Ray Perryman Renewable resources are a growing piece of the global energy puzzle and will play a crucial role in meeting future demand while dealing with climate challenges. Texas is adding capacity at a strong pace, which is important in quenching the state's growing thirst for energy going...
ADDISON – Odessa’s economic development pointman Tom Manskey has been elected to the prestigious Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) board during their Oct. 25 board meeting held in Addison.Manskey has been the Director of Economic Development at the Odessa Chamber of Commerce for three years.“The TEDC is the largest state...
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ODC announces new grants
Jul 5 2024The Odessa Development Corporation (ODC) Board announced that members approved two news business grants. The first was a new business grant to Rental King who will be building a new equipment rental yard in Odessa as they move out of their current Midland location. Rental King is a heavy machinery rental company,...
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In today's competitive market, job seekers often face many challenges while working toward their dream positions. One of the biggest hurdles that workers face in countries where English is not their native language is the language barrier. This barrier can significantly limit job opportunities, leading to increased competition for a...
Economic growth in Odessa, Texas, is flourishing, presenting both opportunities and challenges for the community. While growth is positive, it can strain vital resources such as continuing education, affordable childcare and housing availability.The Odessa Development Corporation recently hosted its first Workforce Summit in January 2024, and it was a resounding...
Liberty Energy broke ground on their new $50 million facility March 5. Located in Odessa’s Leeco Industrial Park between US Highway 80 and Interstate 20, the state-of-the-art facility will include office space, workshop, 50,000 square foot warehouse and truck wash facility. “Liberty is excited about this new $50 million facility,” said...
Odessa: Clean Air City
Dec 6 2023Odessa, TX, is a clean air attainment city. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets national air quality standards to avoid air pollutant levels that can endanger the health and welfare of the public. There are six areas of measurement - sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, ozone,...
Odessa: Ideal Location for Business
Nov 15 2023Odessa, TX, is a hub for businesses to thrive due to our many location advantages! Odessa is located in the heart of the Permian Basin, with a community of nearly 120,000 residents. The city is located halfway between Fort Worth and El Paso and is under a six-hour drive to...
