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Neil McDonald: 1-877-363-3772 • Fax: 432-333-7858 • info@odessaecodev.com [mailto:info@odessaecodev.com] click logo to return to Homepage back to News Releases Neil McDonald Named Chairman of TEDC (ODESSA, TEXAS – October 8, 2001) Neil McDonald, director of economic development for the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, has taken on the additional responsibility of Chairman of the Board of the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC). The TEDC is a statewide professional association dedicated to the development of economic and employment opportunities in Texas. TEDC provides information, educational and legislative services to its 1,000 members. The Council’s objective is to expand existing industry, recruit new firms to the state and develop strategies that promote a positive business climate in Texas. In his new capacity as chairman, McDonald will preside over all meetings and functions, appoint all committee chairs, serve on various committees and represent TEDC. “The Odessa Chamber of Commerce is proud of Neil’s election to the chairmanship of the state’s premier economic development agency,” said Chamber President Mike George. “Neil has proven his abilities as an economic development professional locally, regionally and on a statewide basis.” McDonald has been the director of economic development for the Odessa Chamber for the past ten years. As a professional in economic development, he is contracting with the Odessa Development Corporation to act as the Board’s agent for implementation of the General Development Plan for economic development for the city of Odessa. He is currently serving as secretary for the Odessa Industrial Development Corporation and is the administrator of the South Odessa Enterprise Zone Program. He is a member of the Southern Economic Development Council and the American Economic Development Council. He is also a member of the International Development Research Council. Texas Economic Development Council is a non-profit corporation. The executive committee and board of directors provide management and oversight of the organization.