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Index of Advertisers Absolute Fire Protection, Inc............................ 15 All Aboard America!...................................... 45 Anchor Bolt and Supply Company................... 23 Audio Acoustics Hearing Centers, Inc............... 30 Best Western PLUS North Odessa Inn & Suites............................. 2 Bobby Cox Companies, Inc............................ 31 Border States Supply Chain Solutions™............ 24 Bynum School................................................ 37 Cain Electrical Supply Corporation.................. 15 Cemex.......................................................... 23 City of Odessa................................................ 7 CMC - Commercial Metals.............................. 26 Complex Community Federal Credit Union......... 5 Cork & Pig Tavern.......................................... 42 Crenshaw Flooring......................................... 33 Diamond Lanes.............................................. 43 Drug Screen Compliance Lou’s Clinical Lab, Inc.................................. 25 Eckel Manufacturing Co., Inc.......................... 22 Ector County Independent School District.......... 36 First United Methodist Church Odessa.............. 35 Freedom Buick GMC...................................... 44 Global Info Systems StarCare Health Services/Star Tech Group.... 29 The Globe Theatre......................................... 42 H.C. Howell Co............................................. 25 Home Hospice / Nursing / Healthcare Equipment.................................. 27 Hughes Oilfield Transportation........................ 23

Insignia Hospitality Group, Inc.......................... 1 Johnson, Miller & Co...................................... 19 Keep Odessa Beautiful................................... 40 Kelly Grimsley Auto Group............................... 3 Mary Ann Knight, CFP®, Woodbury Financial Services, Inc................. 23 LCA.............................................................. 24 The Life Center.............................................. 40 Marc Garcia & Associates.............................. 24 Martel’s Machine Shop................................... 19 Metal Specialties, Inc..................................... 15 Michelob ULTRA Standard Sales Company, L.P....................... 44 Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham.................. 49 Midland Center Hospital.........Outside Back Cover Midland Community Theatre........................... 41 Miether Bearing Products................................ 20 John R. Molland, M.D., Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist..... 28 Moxie Insurance Agency................................ 15 My Community Federal Credit Union............... 11 Neff Rental.................................................... 21 Odessa College............................................. 38 Odessa Development Corporation................... 96 The Odessa Family Y..................................... 32 Odessa Pumps............................................... 22 Odessa Regional Medical Center..................... Inside Front Cover Osaka Japanese Steakhouse & Seafood........... 41

Paradigm Physical Therapy & Sports Science Center.............................. 28 Parks Methodist Retirement Village................... 34 Permian Machinery Movers, Inc...................... 24 Permian Pediatrics - Violeta Bello, MD.............. 27 PhyTEx Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Associates....................... 30 Prosperity Bank.............................................. 25 Redeemer Lutheran Church.............................. 35 Republic Services dba Charter Waste.............. 24 Rockwater Energy Solutions............................. 13 Saulsbury Industries........................................ 16 Sims & Guess, REALTORS®............................. 33 Snelling Staffing Services / Snelling Medical Staffing............................. 30 Southwest 66 Credit Union............................. 12 Summit ESP................................................... 21 TeleCom Unlimited......................................... 24 Texas Tech Physicians of the Permian Basin.............. Inside Back Cover Thrifty Nickel Want Ads.................................. 19 Town & Country Drug..................................... 34 Trower Realtors, Inc........................................ 33 United Pump & Supply (UP&S) Inc.................... 19 University HealthMart Pharmacy...................... 29 Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center............... 42 Wagner Supply Company.............................. 21 Walmart....................................................... 41 West Texas Food Bank...................................... 6 West Texas State Bank.................................... 19

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Economic Profile Odessa by the Numbers

Population 150,000

2012 2010 2000

120,000

121,123

2010 90,000

137,130 +13.215%

144,325 +5.247%

2000 90,943

99,940 +9.893%

2012 106,102 +6.166%

60,000

Distance to Major Cities CITY.....................................................................................HIGHWAY MILES Midland, Texas................................................................................... 24 Lubbock, Texas.................................................................................. 142 Amarillo, Texas................................................................................. 265 El Paso, Texas................................................................................... 284 Juarez, Mex...................................................................................... 286 Fort Worth, Texas.............................................................................. 321 San Antonio, Texas............................................................................ 341 Dallas, Texas.................................................................................... 353 Austin, Texas.................................................................................... 362 Albuquerque, N.M............................................................................ 444 Oklahoma City, Okla......................................................................... 456 Source: Rand McNally

Climate

30,000

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Odessa

Ector County

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Cost of Living Composite....................................................................................... 97.0 Grocery Items.................................................................................. 87.4 Housing........................................................................................ 101.9 Utilities............................................................................................ 90.4 Transportation................................................................................ 100.2 Health Care................................................................................... 102.0 Miscellaneous Goods & Services........................................................ 97.2 U.S. average for all indices is 100.0.

Average annual high temperature....................................................... 77°F Average annual low temperature........................................................ 50°F January high temperature.................................................................. 57°F January low temperature................................................................... 30°F July high temperature........................................................................ 94°F July low temperature......................................................................... 69°F Annual precipitation........................................................................ 14.8” Wettest month.......................................................................... September Driest month.................................................................................. March Source: rssWeather.com

Unemployment Rate - July 2013 8%

Source: Cost of Living Index, 2Q2013, Council for Community and Economic Research

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Taxes

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Sales Tax City of Odessa...............................................................................1.25% Hospital District/County..................................................................0.75% State of Texas................................................................................6.25% Total................................................................................................... 8.25% Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, July 2013

Gasoline Sales Tax Rate State of Texas...................................................................... $0.20/gallon

Property Tax (2013–14 in Odessa City Limits) City.....................................................................................0.00512750 County.................................................................................0.00297296 School District.......................................................................0.01161000 Junior College.......................................................................0.00174125 Hospital District.....................................................................0.00045645 Ector County Utility District......................................................0.00080349 (West Odessa city limits using city water) Total (excluding ECUD)................................................................ 0.02190820 Source: Ector County Appraisal District

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United States 7.4% Texas 6.7%

5 4 3 2 1 0 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Odessa 4.2%

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Top Public & Private Employers EMPLOYER SERVICE NUMBER EMPLOYED Ector County I.S.D....................... Public Education............................ 3,413 Medical Center Health System........County Hospital............................ 1,899 Saulsbury Companies.............. Electric & Construction........................ 1,628 Halliburton Services..........................Oil & Gas................................ 1,200 Weatherford....................................Oil & Gas................................ 1,100 Walmart............................................. Retail....................................... 889 City of Odessa............................ City Government............................... 868 Odessa Regional Medical Ctr............. Medical..................................... 816 Ector County.................................. Government.................................. 639 Holloman Construction..............Oil Field Construction........................... 550 5.2% 12.4% 550 Dixie Electric.....................................Electric.....................................

13.8% .................................... 527 Nurses Unlimited, Inc......................... Medical.

10.3% 508 Investment Corp. of America.............. Financial....................................

2.8% 488 Bobby Cox Companies, Inc......... Retail/Restaurants..............................

4.0% Source: Odessa Chamber of Commerce

10.6%

5.7%

Employment by Industry 7.3%

2.2% 5.2%

12.4%

13.8% 10.3%

2.8% 4.0%

10.6%

5.7% 7.3%

2.2%

6.8%

18.8%

6.8%

18.8%

Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing & Hunting/Mining Arts/Entertainment/Recreation/Accommodation/Food Services Construction Education/Health/Social Assistance Finance/Insurance/Real Estate Information Manufacturing Professional/Scientific/Management/Administration Public Administration Transportation/Warehousing/Utilities Wholesale/Retail Other

Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing & Hunting/Mining Arts/Entertainment/Recreation/Accommodation/Food Services Source: U.S. Census Bureau Construction Education/Health/Social Assistance Finance/Insurance/Real Estate Information Manufacturing Professional/Scientific/Management/Administration Public Administration Interstate 20 offers convenient east/west travel, including direct access to Transportation/Warehousing/Utilities Wholesale/Retail Dallas-Fort Worth, while Business 20 moves through the heart of the city.

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Transportation Highways

U.S. Highway 385 is a main north/south route. Other main arteries include State Highways 191 and 302. Loop 338, which circles the entire city, as well as six highway interchanges make access throughout convenient for commuters and the 14 motor freight carriers with local terminals.

Railroads Union Pacific piggyback and 24-hour switching services.

Airports SCHLEMEYER FIELD Municipal; not served by commercial airlines.

MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Owned and operated by the city of Midland, with a combined total of 991,140 boardings and deplanements in fiscal year 2012–2013. Located about halfway between Midland and Odessa, the airport is served by American Eagle, Continental Express, Southwest Airlines and United-SkyWest, with nonstop jet service to Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas and Denver and connections to every major city in the United States.

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Bus Includes EZ Rider public transportation as well as Greyhound and All Aboard America lines.

Parcel Services Federal Express, Lone Star, Airborne, DHL, UPS.

Fastest GDP Growth in 2012 According to preliminary data released in September 2013 by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Odessa and Midland saw faster economic growth than all other metro areas in the country in 2012, as measured by the total value of goods and services sold. Odessa posted a 14.1 percent gain in real GDP; by contrast, the national GDP growth average was 3.1 percent.

Odessa’s striking gains were attributed to expansion in wholesale and retail trade, mostly in the oil and gas industry.

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Elected Officials Contacting Your Representatives

CITY OF ODESSA ODESSA CITY HALL

CONSTABLES

411 W. 8th St., Odessa TX 79760............................................... 432-335-3200 Mayor David Turner..................................................................... 432-335-4104 City Manager Richard Morton....................................................... 432-335-4105

Carl Walters, Precinct 1................................................................ 432-498-4201 David Lewallen, Precinct 2............................................................ 432-498-4202 Dean Johnston, Precinct 3............................................................. 432-498-4203 Jeff Corning, Precinct 4................................................................ 432-498-4204

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS (CONTACT VIA THE CITY SECRETARY)

DISTRICT COURT JUDGES

Roger McNeil, District 1............................................................... 432-335-3276 Dewey Bryant, District 2............................................................... 432-335-3276 Barbara Graff, District 3............................................................... 432-335-3276 Dean Combs, District 4................................................................. 432-335-3276 Sandra Carrasco, District 5........................................................... 432-335-3276

ODESSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD / OFFICERS Charles L. Carlson, President......................................................... 432-362-3800 Richard “Buz” Browning, Vice President......................................... 432-553-6565 Jim Breaux, Secretary................................................................... 432-366-2895 James Zentner, Treasurer............................................................... 432-335-3232 Kriston Crow.............................................................................. .432-337-0800 Frank Deaderick.......................................................................... 432-362-0434 Larry Long, City Attorney.................................................. ............432-335-3228 Joel Roberts, Attorney....................................................... ............432-335-4181 Norma Grimaldo, Assistant Secretary ........................................... 432-335-4163

ECTOR COUNTY ECTOR COUNTY COURTHOUSE 300 N. Grant, Odessa TX 79761 (Annex) 1010 E. 8th St., Odessa TX 79761 Main Line .................................................................................. 432-498-4000 County Judge Susan Redford ........................................................ 432-498-4100 County Attorney Scott Layh........................................................... 432-498-4150 County Court at Law 1 Jim Bobo................................................... 432-498-4110 County Court at Law 2 Mark Owens.............................................. 432-498-4120 County Treasurer Carolyn Bowen (annex)....................................... 432-498-4060 County Clerk Linda Haney............................................................ 432-498-4130 District Attorney Bobby Bland........................................................ 432-498-4230 District Clerk Janis Morgan........................................................... 432-498-4290 Sheriff Mark Donaldson................................................................ 432-335-3050 Tax Assessor Barbara Horn (annex)............................................... 432-498-4055

COMMISSIONERS Freddie Gardner, Precinct 1.......................................................... 432-498-4001 Greg Simmons, Precinct 2............................................................. 432-498-4002 Dale Childers, Precinct 3.............................................................. 432-498-4003 Armando Rodriguez, Precinct 4..................................................... 432-498-4004

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE Terry Lange, Precinct 1................................................................. 432-498-4201 Christopher Clark, Precinct 2......................................................... 432-498-4202 Sherwood Kupper, Precinct 3........................................................ 432-498-4203 Eddy Spivey, Precinct 4................................................................ 432-498-4204

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Denn Whalen, District 70............................................................. 432-498-4270 John W. Smith, District 161........................................................... 432-498-4260 James Rush, District 244............................................................... 432-498-4240 Bill McCoy, District 358................................................................ 432-498-4250

ECTOR COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PO Box 3912, Odessa TX 79760................................................. 432-456-0000

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Ray Beaty, President, Position 6................................................ 432-362-2303 Dr. Steve Brown, Vice President, Position 5..................................... 432-362-0324 Doyle Woodall, Secretary, Position 4............................................. 432-553-4115 Luis Galvan, Position 1 ...................................................... ..........432-332-0989 Teri Ervin, M.Ed., Position 2.......................................................... 325-716-9595 Dr. Donna C. Smith, Position 3...................................................... 432-335-6548 Nelson Minyard, Position 7........................................................... 432-362-1099

ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT 500 W. 4th St., Odessa TX 79761............................................... 432-640-2400

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Judy Hayes, District 1................................................................... 432-333-1242 Mary Lou Anderson, District 2....................................................... 432-332-6645 Richard Herrera, District 3............................................................ 432-556-6034 David Dunn, District 4.................................................................. 432-332-8676 David Nelson, District 5................................................................ 432-580-2078 Mary Thompson, RN, District 6..................................................... 432-368-7877 Virgil W. Trower, District 7............................................................ 432-333-3211

ODESSA COLLEGE 201 W. University Blvd., Odessa TX 79764................................... 432-335-6400 President Dr. Gregory D. Williams................................................. 432-335-6410

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ray Ann Zant, President, Place 5................................................... 432-362-5522 J.E. “Coach” Pressly, Vice President, Place 4................................... 432-337-6535 Bruce Shearer, Secretary, Place 1.................................................. 432-552-0263 Dr. Tara Deaver, Assistant Secretary, Place 8.................................. 432-335-0210 Richard C. Abalos, Place 2........................................................... 432-333-3614 Royce Bodiford, Place 3............................................................... 432-333-7090 Neil Grape, Place 6..................................................................... 432-366-5624 Gary S. Johnson, Place 7............................................................. 432-332-6821 Tommy Clark, Place 9................................................................... 432-332-0469

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STATE OF TEXAS Governor Rick Perry (R) Capitol Station P.O. Box 12428 Austin TX 78711....................................................................... 512-463-2000 Lt. Governor David Dewhurst (R) Capitol Station P.O. Box 12068 Austin TX 78711....................................................................... 512-463-0001 Comptroller Susan Combs (R) P.O. Box 13528 Austin, TX 78711...................................................................... 512-463-4600 Secretary of State John Steen (R) P.O. Box 12887 Austin TX 78711....................................................................... 512-463-5600 Attorney General Greg Abbott (R) P.O. Box 12548 Austin TX 78711....................................................................... 512-463-2100 Senator Kel Seliger (R), 31st District Capitol Station P.O. Box 12068 Austin TX 78711................................................................... 512-463-0131 District 6 Desta Drive, Suite 3360 Midland TX 79705................................................................ 432-620-0436 District 4840 E University, Suite 205 Odessa TX 79762................................................................. 432-550-7476 State Representative Tryon Lewis (R), District 81 Capitol Station P.O. Box 2910 Austin TX 78768................................................................... 512-463-0546 District 119 W. 4th St., Suite 206 Odessa TX 79761................................................................. 432-332-0937

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Energy Drives the Permian Basin Powering Odessa’s Economy

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dessa is one of the major oil field technology centers in the world and is known widely as the transportation, supply and service center of the Permian Basin. While the oil industry has long powered the region’s energy industry, Odessa is taking advantage of an ideal location on the windy West Texas plains to branch into the growing sectors of clean energy.

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OIL AND GAS When oil was discovered in 1926 it changed the landscape of Odessa from ranching to industrial. Today more than 2,000 companies in the twocounty area are involved in oil- and gas-related fields, including exploration, development, management, service, supply and transportation.

While the industry has endured both booms and busts, the currently thriving oil and gas industry in Odessa has its origins in the Permian Period, roughly 280 million years ago. The Permian Basin was once covered by the Permian Sea; as millions of years passed, the sea dried up and the large amounts of plant and sea life were transformed into vast deposits of oil and gas. With a width of 250 miles and a length of 300 miles, these large deposits of oil from a once thriving sea make up the backbone of the Odessa economy. The Permian Basin boasts 20 percent of the nation’s oil and gas reserves.

Not only an oil and gas leader in its own right, Odessa is also a global center of industry education. The city hosts the Permian Basin International Oil Show, held in even-numbered years, which brings professionals from all over the world to Odessa to learn about the latest developments in oiland gas-industry technology and equipment. What originated in 1940 as the Little International Oil Show, with 35 exhibits, has grown into one of the largest petroleum exhibitions in the world, with over 700 oil- and gasrelated companies exhibiting in over 1,100 spaces.

TEXAS CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT The Texas Clean Energy Project (TCEP), located on a 600-acre site 15 miles west of Odessa in Penwell, is a commercial clean coal power plant developed by Summit Power Group. As the first U.S.-based power

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BUSINESS & THE ECONOMY plant that combines both Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle and carbon capture store technologies, the plant will produce urea for the U.S. fertilizer market and capture 90 percent of its carbon dioxide (approximately 3 million tons per year) for enhanced oil recovery in the Permian Basin. This is expected to produce approximately 7 million barrels of oil from the Permian Basin per year while creating even more jobs in the region. The Department of Energy is providing $450 million of the $2.5 billion cost through a cost-sharing award that is part of the DOE’s Clean Coal Power Initiative. The Texas plant is one of two 90 percent carbon capture power plants in development in the world.

A major milestone was achieved in 2012 when Sinopec Engineering Group of China committed over $1 billion to the project.

According to Summit Project Manager Laura Miller, Sinopec, Siemans and Fluor Corporation have been analyzing bids for design and construction of the plant, with construction slated to begin in the fall of 2013. More than 1,500 people will be employed during construction, and the plant will provide jobs for 150 workers when it is fully operational in 2015. Contracts have already been signed for four products to be produced at the plant: electricity, CO2, urea fertilizer and sulfuric acid.

“Long term, this facility will produce CO2 for enhanced oil recovery, generate 400 MW of electricity for the San Antonio area, and produce urea fertilizer, which is currently being imported into the United States by foreign countries,” said Guy Andrews, Director of Economic Development for the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. “The TCEP is a prototype for this type of plant and could be the first of many

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throughout the world. This could revive the coal industry in our country as a viable source of clean energy.”

The potential for other clean energy plants in the region depends on several factors, according to Andrews.

“The TCEP plant will be important in diversifying our economy in the Permian Basin and will continue to be an economic generator for years to come,” he said. “It could be economically viable to build several plants in this area. This project is global in its impact, and we are directly involved in bringing the technology into production in the Permian Basin.”

Donald Paul Hodel, Chairman Emeritus of Summit Power Group and former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, remarked, “We are pleased to have created a global, collaborative initiative that will not only create U.S. jobs and so many valuable products to meet U.S. needs, but raises the bar in clean energy and supply chain innovation.”

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According to Greg Wortham, executive director of the Texas Wind Energy Clearinghouse, wind energy has become an industry worth $20 billion in Texas. West Texas is home to more than 2,000 wind turbines, with more installations projected as technology improves and development costs become more affordable. Wortham noted that an important factor in wind energy production is that it doesn’t use water, a factor that is particularly important in drought-prone areas like West Texas.

With continued growth in the wind industry comes the demand for employees trained in wind technology. Texas State Technical College (TSTC) offers an extensive program for those seeking careers in the wind energy industry. The program features hands-on training in which students have the opportunity to work on a 2-megawatt utility turbine. Keith Plantier, chair of TSTC’s Wind Energy Technology Department, says TSTC currently has 60 students completing various stages of training.

“The program is four or five semesters long, depending on whether a student chooses the five-semester co-op class, working in the field

for a semester, or if they select a special topics class relegated to working on our turbine, lasting four semesters. Both options present many opportunities.”

Students who complete the training program are immediately employable for in-demand positions in the wind industry; indeed, need is so great that the Wind Energy Technology Department has recently stepped up its recruiting efforts.

“I could use anywhere from 20 to 25 more students per semester to get into the program as industry demand is very strong,” Plantier noted.

“We are building a strong presence in schools and have recently outfitted a trailer with the specific purpose of recruiting. It will be out on the road and have high visibility.”

The department is also marketing the program through newsletters, mailings and other avenues to ensure a steady influx of students to help meet the growing demands of the wind industry.

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dessa’s booming economy is attracting a variety of new tenants for the city’s business and industrial parks. Both new and expanding businesses are taking advantage of the city’s ideal location, amenities and proximity to transportation.

“We have 12 pending contracts for property in our JBS Business Park and South Industrial Park,” said Guy Andrews, Director of Economic Development for the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. “We are also working with several other clients who are contemplating contracts in these parks.”

Odessa’s business and industrial parks offer many advantages for relocating companies.

“The main benefit is that the Odessa Industrial Development Corporation sells land below market rates, explained Andrews. “We have all utilities available in the JBS Business Park, and some available in the South Industrial Park. This is ideal for businesses that have their own contractors to build their facilities.”

Odessa offers business parks designed for both business and industry use. JBS Business Park and South Industrial Park are located just 10

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minutes from an airport, a Union Pacific Railroad switch station and La Entrada Al Pacifico, the U.S.385-Western Mexico trade route. Companies locating at Odessa Industrial Park also benefit from incentives including infrastructure improvement grants, property tax incentives, job creation and employee training.

Leeco Industrial Park spans 1,500 acres in Midland County and the city of Odessa. The new Leeco Rail Spur makes transport easier for businesses needing rail service.

Odessa Petrochemical Complex, located on Interstate 20, accommodates heavy manufacturing industries. Features include an Oncor and gas 345 KV power station, natural gas, a large water supply, lots of readily available surface space, a 24-hour freight center operated by Union Pacific, and an industrial water treatment plant.

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booming economy has brought more people to the area, and Medical Center Health System has worked to meet increased health care needs by expanding services and access to care. Serving the Permian Basin for over 64 years, Medical Center Health System has grown from a small community hospital into a family of health care providers, delivering a wide range of medical services.

Medical Center Hospital has grown to a 402bed full-service medical center, treating over 100,000 patients each year and employing 1,750 staff members. In 2013 MCH was designated as the region’s only Level II Trauma Center. With the growing population and the increase in industrial and auto accidents, MCH remains dedicated to excellence, education, injury prevention and research for its 17-county service area.

To meet the needs of the over 8,000 military veterans in the Permian Basin, MCHS is constructing a new Veterans Affairs Permian Basin Community Based Outpatient Clinic, located on the MCH Center for Health & Wellness campus.

Scheduled to open in spring 2014, the center will include primary care and mental health along with a pharmacy, optometry, audiology center and physical therapy services.

Anticipating the need for increased access to primary care, MCHS has opened multiple clinics to treat patients with minor illnesses and injuries quickly and affordably. MCHS operates five clinics that provide convenient access for treatment of minor illnesses and injuries. These include two Urgent Care clinics, which are located across from MCH on Golder and at the MCH Center for Health & Wellness at Highway 191 and Faudree Road. MCHS also operates the Clinics at Walmart, located inside the East and West Side Walmart stores in Odessa, as well as the Family Health Clinic on Clements. And, MCHS operates the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to provide medical services at the Ector County ISD campuses.

In 2013 MCHS broke ground on two more primary care clinics. The MCH Center for Primary Care – West University will be constructed at the corner of FM 1936 and University and will include the Family Health Clinic - West and Urgent Care – West. The clinic will include physicians and mid-level providers

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MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL HAS GROWN TO A 402-BED FULL-SERVICE MEDICAL CENTER, TREATING OVER 100,000 PATIENTS EACH YEAR AND EMPLOYING 1,750 STAFF MEMBERS. IN 2013 MCH WAS DESIGNATED AS THE REGION’S ONLY LEVEL II TRAUMA CENTER.

specializing in pediatrics, family practice, internal medicine, OB-GYN, optometry and endocrinology. MCHS will also open Urgent Care – West at this location, to care for minor injuries and illnesses seven days a week.

The MCH Primary Care – West University is scheduled to open by summer 2014.

The MCH Center for Primary Care – JBS Parkway will be constructed on JBS Parkway and will include the MCH ProCare Healthy Kids Clinic, a Family Practice suite and Urgent Care - JBS. The Healthy Kids Clinic will be comprised of two to three pediatricians along with midlevel provider support. The Urgent Care – JBS will provide care for minor injuries and illnesses seven days a week. The MCH Center for Primary Care is scheduled to open by fall 2014.

With record-breaking population growth and a strong economy, Medical Center Health System will continue to grow to meet the community’s needs.

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Odessa Regional Medical Center

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ocated in the heart of West Texas, Odessa Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is a 230-bed, stateof-the-art hospital. Staffed by a team of highly skilled health care professionals and equipped with the most advanced medical technology, ORMC is committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly hospital environment.

Odessa Regional Medical Center offers comprehensive health care services, including neonatal intensive care, maternity care, surgical weight loss, emergency care, cardiac care, orthopedics services, advanced surgical procedures, rehabilitation, wound care, diagnostic imaging and help for a broad range of medical conditions. ORMC has over 200 physicians and 700 employees who are dedicated to helping you and your family with your health care needs.

Leading the Permian Basin in maternity care, on average ORMC delivers 3,000 babies per year. Special services include a high-risk pregnancy center, a specialized inpatient unit for high-risk pregnant women, and a 49-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. ORMC has three high-risk pregnancy clinics located in Odessa, Midland and San Angelo.

High-tech operating rooms accommodate inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures in specialties including general surgery; cardiovascular;

orthopedic; bariatric; gynecological; gastroenterology; ear, nose and throat; urology; and ophthalmology.

ORMC continuously excels in efficient, effective and fast care that the community has come to trust. The Chest Pain Center, accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC), is a DNV-Certified Primary Stroke Center.

As a part of the West Texas Community, ORMC offers SeniorAdvantage, a program geared to active seniors 55 years and older. Each month, there are programs that include health seminars, physician lectures, luncheons, book club, medical screenings and more. For additional information about SeniorAdvantage, call 432-582-8796.

To keep up with the growing West Texas population, ORMC recognizes the need for health care to be available in other places than just the hospital

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ODESSA LIVING and emergency room. Affiliated Complete Care satellite clinics and an After Hours Pediatric Clinic are designed to meet your emergent needs: • The Complete Care West Loop Clinic: 3001 West University, 432-580-5966 • Complete Care Eastridge: 7101 Eastridge Road, 432-550-0048 • The Pediatric After Hours Clinic: 7101 Eastridge Road, 432-366-0492 • Complete Care Midland: 1701 N. Loop 250 W, 432-522-5033

Programs & Services Physical Therapy & Orthopedic Rehabilitation

These clinics help meet the need of community members who live, work and play in varying area locations.

Because of the trust the community has in ORMC, staff members work day in and day out to ensure quality care is offered in a family-friendly atmosphere, as well as the personal attention patients have trusted for over 38 years.

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A Home in Odessa Desirable & Affordable

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oasting a low unemployment rate and a cost of living below the national average, Odessa was ranked No. 2 in the nation

by Forbes magazine on its 2013 “Best Small Cities For Jobs� list. The increase in families relocating to the Permian Basin has resulted in a high demand for homes.

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ODESSA LIVING Steve Oliver, broker/owner of Steve Oliver Realtors, says Odessa is currently a seller’s market. “The economy in Odessa is so strong, we have a lot of people wanting to move here.”

According to July 2013 statistics from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M, the average home price in Odessa is $189,900, with a median price of $162,500. Inventory levels were at 2.4 months, with 234 listings. Oliver notes that the demand for homes has driven prices up, but purchasing a home in the Odessa region is still far more affordable than many other parts of the country.

In a real estate market as competitive as Odessa, it’s important for buyers and sellers to have accurate data on recent sales and available properties.

“Working with an experienced realtor is the best way to find the type of home you are looking for,” Oliver said. “A good realtor can help you narrow down the neighborhoods that are best for your needs and provide information that will help the home buying process go smoother.”

The strong demand for homes in the region has resulted in a wave of new construction, particularly in the north and east areas of Odessa, which feature new homes priced in the $180,000 to $250,000 range. New developments like Valencia Estates, Vista Del Norte, Parks Legado and The Fountains are attracting buyers seeking modern amenities and convenient proximity to Odessa schools, businesses and shopping.

Builders are also scrambling to meet the increasing demand for apartments with new complexes like Parks Legado Townhomes and Tuscan Villas at Ratliff Ranch. The Highway 191 Corridor is considered one of the hottest areas in town for retail and residential development.

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West Texas Retirement An Active Oasis

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cost of living lower than the national average, no state income tax or taxes on Social Security, affordably priced homes, easy access to quality health care, and abundant recreational

opportunities are reasons Texas is attracting a growing number of retirees.

A Go Texan Certified Retirement Community, Odessa offers friendly small-town ambience, a warm climate and a high quality of life. There are numerous year-round activities available, including golf, tennis and day trips to nearby scenic areas. Midland International Airport makes travel getaways easily accessible, while annual events like the Commemorative Air Force Airsho, Hot Summer Nights with Cool Music, and the Permian Basin Fair and Exposition bring community members together for fun and fellowship.

Retirees interested in community service find a wide choice of volunteer options to choose from at local hospitals, the parks and recreation department, churches, and charitable organizations. Odessa College and The University of Texas of the Permian Basin offer a chance to explore subjects of interest through continuing education courses, and the Odessa Senior Center provides an extensive array of activities that include exercise classes, social activities, meals and much more.

Retirees relocating to Odessa may choose from single-family homes, apartments, condos and senior living options ranging from independent and assisted living to full-time skilled nursing care.

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Worship & Community Service Faith in Action

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ctive religious organizations have played an important role in Odessa’s history, with many historic churches dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Catholic and many other Christian denominations, as well as Jewish houses of worship, offer a wide range of faith-based services, including community outreach programs like child care, food pantries, clothing ministries and family counseling. Both new and established residents of Odessa will find that area churches offer programs designed to help meet the spiritual, social and emotional needs of all ages. The diversity of over 120 congregations ensures that all residents and visitors have a place to exercise their faith in an atmosphere that meets their needs.

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Education Ector County Independent School District

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ctor County Independent School District operates with one central mission — to provide a world class education for every child. The creation of a college- and workforce-ready culture is a top priority.

ECISD’s annual SCHOLARS IN PROGRESS (SIP) CAMP gives gifted/talented students a summertime chance to stretch their skills.

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ECISD operates two comprehensive 5-A high schools as well as a New Tech high school and an Advanced Technical Center. All three of the high schools offer demanding Advanced Placement courses, and Odessa High School boasts the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

New Tech Odessa specializes in project-based learning with an emphasis on the use of technology and student-directed learning. During its first two years of existence, NTO gained recognition as a New Tech Network Demonstration School.

NTO was also named an Apple Distinguished School for 2012–13.

The Advanced Technical Center offers elective courses that let students embark on college- and career-focused education. Through the ATC,

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DURING ITS FIRST TWO YEARS OF EXISTENCE, NTO GAINED RECOGNITION AS A NEW TECH NETWORK DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL. NTO WAS ALSO NAMED AN APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL FOR 2012–13.

students can earn college credit and technical certifications in fields that are vital to the Permian Basin economy.

ECISD is also committed to AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is a structured, college-preparatory program that serves students who are in the middle; typically, the B/C students who have the desire and determination to go to college. At junior high and high school AVID is offered as an elective course designed to provide support for students in a rigorous curriculum while putting them on a college track. In 2009 the district began implementing AVID strategies in elementary schools, too. Now Odessa College and the University of Texas of the Permian Basin also use AVID, making Ector County a model for other communities around the country.

ECISD HIGHLIGHTS • Enrollment of more than 29,000; over 39 campuses; and over 3,400 employees.

• Six junior high schools with pre-Advanced Placement classes and a full range of extracurricular activities.

• 25 elementary schools, nine of which offer enriching magnet programs.

• Pre-kindergarten classes at two early education centers and six elementary schools.

• Fine arts and athletics programs that are district-, region- and state-recognized.

• Outstanding community support in the form of the Odessa Education Foundation, Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) and Partners in Education.

• In November 2012 voters passed the largest school bond in Ector County history — more than $129,000,000 to build three new elementary schools as well as additions at Odessa High School and Permian High School.

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Odessa College VISION 2015: ODESSA COLLEGE EXPANSION AND RENOVATION Odessa College is busy remodeling and expanding facilities, adding six new state-of-the-art buildings and renovating six existing facilities as part of OC’s Vision 2015.

The OC Culinary Arts program is now operating in their new facility, which features two teaching kitchens, state-of-the-art classrooms, a library and the latest in culinary equipment.

The Wood Building of Math & Science, scheduled for completion in December 2013, will be home to state-of-the-art science and math labs, classrooms, and faculty offices. This 64,000-square-foot building and the 48,000-square-foot Campus Center will be connected by a central commons area. The Campus Center will house student services, food service, student activities and a large community room.

Further improvements will include a new Fire Technology Training Center, a new Continuing Education Center, a new Central Services Building and an updated Auto/Diesel Technology Center in the new Sewell Auto Tech facility.

OC HIGHLIGHTS • OC has served the community since 1946.

• Odessa College is proud to have been designated an Achieving the Dream Leader College, an accomplishment in the national effort to

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improve student success.

This designation recognizes Odessa College as being in the top 7 percent of all community colleges nationwide.

• OC offers associate degrees, college-prep, career, technical, adult basic education, continuing education, workforce training and recreation programs.

• Dual-credit courses are available to students beginning in the ninth grade and throughout high school. Dual credit enables students to obtain college credits that will transfer to most community colleges and four-year universities.

• Continuing Education offers workforce development and health career programs focused on fast-track job training. Programs include Commercial Truck Driving, Certified Nurse Aide and TEEX Safety Training. Personal and professional enrichment classes are also offered, including computer and software classes, floral design, conflict management, and cake decorating.

• OC is named as a “Military Friendly School” by G.I. Jobs Magazine.

• The college accounts for an average of $22.1 million in annual net added income to the Odessa College District economy each year.

• The 110,000-square-foot athletic center includes an indoor track, pool, fitness equipment, two gymnasiums and racquetball courts.

• Saulsbury Conference Center features a state-of-the-art meeting space for gatherings of up to 200 people.

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American Commercial College

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merican Commercial College (ACC) has been preparing students for the workforce through career education since 1961. ACC students can gain the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the workforce in as little as seven months.

The demand for skilled individuals in the allied health and business fields is on the rise, and ACC students receive marketable training in these areas using current technology as well as the most relevant curriculum as it pertains to their field of choice. The in-depth experience of the college’s approved instructors, combined with the hands-on training received by the students, creates an atmosphere of intense learning and student success. Beyond the curriculum ACC students are also trained on the importance of professionalism in the workplace and are taught how to create a professional resume and/or career portfolio, as well as how to develop their interviewing techniques. This knowledge will improve their chances of meeting their career goals.

In addition, American Commercial College offers coursework that will enhance a student’s ability to pass various industry-recognized certification examinations, which can enhance the graduate’s potential for employment.

To reach various certification levels, the student must perform to a particular standard set by business and technological industries. Courses at ACC

may be taken as part of the school’s full-length vocational programs, or they may be taken individually to suit the student’s individual needs.

There are currently three ACC campus locations in Texas where students learn the necessary skills to successfully enter into the local business community, including a 9,700-square-foot building on Twin Towers Boulevard in Odessa. ACC maintains relationships with local employers related to the training programs offered on each campus and works tirelessly to maintain a high placement rate.

ACC HIGHLIGHTS • Classes begin every five weeks.

• Currently offering courses in Allied Health and Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Administrative Assistant, Computer and Electronics Technician, Business Accounting, and Data Entry Technician.

• Financial aid available for those who qualify.

• Career placement assistance.

• High school diploma or GED required for enrollment.

• Approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission and Career Colleges & Schools of Texas.

• Accredited Member of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Permian Basin

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ith a main campus in Odessa, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Permian Basin, is a community-based graduate medical school for third- and fourth-year students.

At TTUHSCS, Permian Basin, residencies are available in internal medicine, family and community medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology, and students participate in clinical rotations and patient care in general surgery, psychiatry and pediatrics. A satellite campus in Midland serves physician assistant students, who are regularly assigned to services at Texas Tech medical clinics in both Midland and Odessa.

Medical students and resident physicians not only receive didactic training, but also invaluable clinical experience working with and treating patients, with oversight from board-certified, fulltime attending physician faculty. Additionally,

nationally recognized clinical scientists have been recruited to direct the Research Institute on the Permian Basin campus, with a focus on answering questions that can be translated into practical applications in patient care. The presence of research on the campus plays a major role in continuing faculty development and provides an opportunity for faculty, residents and students to work in a scholarly environment.

The Permian Basin center is a tremendous asset not only to students, but also to residents, who can find services for most medical needs within one system.

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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

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size and affordability,” said Bill Fannin, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. “These results boil down to one thing: student success.”

UTPB programs also hold a number of special accreditations. “Accreditation requires UTPB to demonstrate to outside reviewers the quality of its programs,” Fannin explained.

The College of Education has achieved full accreditation by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is only one of 13 schools in Texas to have achieved this recognition. In addition, the College of Education certification programs are fully accredited by the State Board for Educator Certification.

UTPB’s mechanical engineering program recently received its accreditation by the engineering society ABET, and ABET accreditation is

RISING THROUGH THE RANKS OF THE NATION’S LEADING UNIVERSITIES “UTPB online and campus offerings are the best. It is wonderful when U.S. News & World Report confirms it,” said David Watts, President of UTPB. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for online bachelor’s programs, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin continues to provide academic excellence at an affordable cost. In addition, special recognition was given to the College of Education and their online

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graduate program, which is now ranked No. 113 nationally.

UTPB continues its rise in U.S. News & World Report’s annual performance rankings. In its Fall 2013 issue, the news magazine recognized UTPB as a top tier university.

The first school in Texas to offer a $10,000 bachelor’s degree in select majors, UTPB has now been recognized as the second-least-expensive Texas public, four-year institution for all college expenses, including tuition and fees, according to a College for All Texans report.

“Rankings are calculated on a number of factors, including quality, student success rate, class

UTPB CONTINUES ITS RISE IN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT’S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE RANKINGS. IN ITS FALL 2013 ISSUE, THE NEWS MAGAZINE RECOGNIZED UTPB AS A TOP TIER UNIVERSITY.

the gold standard in the profession. In addition, the College of Business and Engineering is one of less than a third of U.S. business schools to hold AACSB-International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation.

The Bachelor of Social Work program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), demonstrating compliance with rigourous academic standards and having undergone a comprehensive, external review.

The UTPB visual arts program was the sixth department in the state of Texas to be awarded accreditation with NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design).

Finally, UTPB has been recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as having had a greater percentage of students employed or attending graduate school after graduation than other Texas schools. And as College for All Texans has pointed out, UTPB graduates exceed the state average for salaries one year after graduation.

To find out more about UT Permian Basin, please visit www.utpb.edu.

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