Business View Magazine | October 2020

308 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 that Sherwood wishes to attract include: advanced manufacturing, industrial equipment manufacturing, cleantech, high technology manufacturing, software/media development, computer design, engineering, environmental services, outdoor wear design services, metal working, food products, creative services, and many other small and large businesses. Bruce Coleman, Sherwood’s Economic Development Manager believes that Sherwood’s proximity to Portland, Interstate 5, and two area airports make it a very attractive place for development, so the city does not need to offer a slate of economic incentives to potential new arrivals. Sherwood also has a very robust fiber optic network, which provides high speed internet and service reliability. That being said, he maintains that the city works hard to get projects approved in an efficient manner. “We dedicate resources, in particular, to these large job-creating projects,” he states. “Developers know, with confidence, that they can build This project has just started grading. With delivery 3rd or 4th quarter 2021 – 535,000 SF (5 industrial buildings) by Trammell Crow