Why Sherwood
It’s a GREAT place to do business.
Why Sherwood?
Sherwood, Oregon is more than just a beautiful place to live — it’s one of the most strategic and business-friendly locations in the Portland metro region. Companies that choose Sherwood benefit from a city that’s growing rapidly, planning wisely, and moving fast to support high-quality development and job creation.
Strategic Location, Serious Momentum
Located just 25 minutes from downtown Portland and adjacent to the booming westside tech corridor, Sherwood offers direct access to Highway 99W and strong regional connections. Our city is on the leading edge of metro-area growth, with major industrial developments underway and new opportunities emerging in clean tech, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and innovation.
Fast, Predictable Permitting
Sherwood is known for having one of the fastest and most efficient permitting processes in the region. We pride ourselves on working with business owners and developers to move projects forward — not slow them down. Whether you’re building your next headquarters, expanding production capacity, or opening a customer-facing storefront, our team is here to help you succeed.
High Quality of Life for Your Workforce
Sherwood consistently ranks among Oregon’s most desirable places to live. With top-tier public schools, safe neighborhoods, new parks and trails, and a charming historic downtown, Sherwood offers a great place for your employees to raise families and put down roots. We’re also the Gateway to Oregon Wine Country, making it easy to blend work and lifestyle with world-class amenities right at your doorstep.
Room to Grow, Talent to Match
Sherwood has land — and we’re ready for smart, well-planned growth. From large industrial campuses to vibrant mixed-use sites, the city is actively investing in infrastructure, workforce pipelines, and strategic partnerships to support the needs of growing businesses. Our highly educated workforce and access to regional talent make Sherwood an ideal home for forward-looking employers.
Let’s Build Something Together
Our Economic Development team is here to support your goals. From site selection and incentives to partnerships and workforce solutions, we’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you bring your vision to life.
Want to learn more?
Contact Erik Adair, Economic Development Manager
📧 AdairE@SherwoodOregon.gov
📞 (503) 625-4206
View a short Economic Development video about Sherwood!
