This Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is the result of generous donations of time and knowledge from a broad range of regional stakeholders dedicated to the continued growth and prosperity of the Permian Basin region. Many individuals contributed to the development of the CEDS through interviews, group meetings, webinars, online surveys and polls, emails, and the sharing of information and data. 

The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission seeks to realize the vision of an economic development district designation, supports the efforts of the CEDS committee in the plan’s development, and is dedicated to achieving the CEDS goals and objectives. The Planning Commission would like to acknowledge the following individuals for their contribution. Many more contributed anonymously through surveys, participation in online polls, and contributions through Twitter. 

Willie Taylor, Workforce Solutions Permian Basin
Scott Jones, Odessa Development Corporation
Julia Wallace, Andrews Chamber of Commerce
Alicia Sanchez, McCamey Economic Development Corporation
Wesley Burnett, Andrews Economic Development Corporation
Morse Haynes, Monahans Economic Development Corporation
Terry Wegman, Big Spring Economic Development Corporation
Pamela Welch, Midland Development Corporation
Zach Gilbert, Midland Development Corporation
William G. Oglesby, Pecos 4B Economic Development Corporation
Mayor Shelly Phillips, City of McCamey
Virginia Belew, Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission
Cristal Firestone, Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission

The 2014-2019 CEDS was prepared for the PBRPC Economic Development District by Aaron Smith, 710 Analytics LLC ([email protected]).