Mission Statement

How the ODC serves you as a citizen of Odessa.

The Odessa Development Corporation (ODC) was authorized by the Development Corporation Act of Texas to collect sales tax for economic development incentives. Our mission is to:

  • Create new jobs
  • Grow the tax base
  • Promote business activity and expand business compatible with Odessa
  • Diversify the economy
  • Help build a skilled and educated workforce  in Odessa.