Grit, Civic Pride, and Opportunity in Odessa, TX.

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May 20

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Justin McKenzie welcomes Renee Earls, CEO of the Odessa Chamber, for a conversation about Odessa’s unique brand of grit, civic pride, and opportunity. From small business to oil and gas, tourism to economic development, Renee shares how Odessa is growing through collaboration and connection. Whether you're planning a career change or site selection, Odessa might be the place you didn’t know you needed to visit.

Who This Is For

Chamber professionals and local business advocates

Economic developers in energy regions

Small business owners looking for support

Relocation professionals and talent scouts

Texans curious about what’s beyond the triangle

Topics We Cover

Odessa’s origin story and 100-year legacy

The city’s role in powering the world

Chamber-led collaboration across tourism, economic dev, and business services

How Odessa supports entrepreneurship and new residents

Why small-town life comes with big-time access