Work In and Around Sandy
About the City of Sandy
Surrounded by farmland, nurseries and the nearby Sandy River, the residents of Sandy experience a rural lifestyle while still having the urban amenities of nearby metropolitan Portland, just 25 miles away.
The city has a unique mix of employers including Maiden Bronze, US Metal Works, Advanced Plastics, Mt. Hood National Forest Headquarters, AEC (technical publications), BiMart, Fred Meyer, LaMilpa Tortilla Factory, and Web Steel Buildings. A workforce of more than 50,000 persons is available in Sandy and surrounding communities.
Sandy has completed a new historical museum, civic plaza, and a pedestrian-friendly downtown beautification project. Visitors and residents find a wide selection of restaurants and shops to visit, and families especially enjoy surrounding parks including Meinig Memorial Park and its Fantasy Forest, where the annual Sandy Mountain Festival is held every July.
Business Advantages
- Low land and construction costs
- Shovel ready industrial park ready for move in
- Governmental assistance programs
- Streamlined building permit process for quick turnaround time
- 35 minutes to Portland International Airport and 45 minutes to downtown Portland
- More than 30,000 vehicles pass through Sandy daily on Hwy 26, the region’s major arterial connecting Portland to Mt. Hood and Central Oregon
- Pedestrian friendly streetscape, including beautification and underground utility wires
- Excellent public transit system connecting Sandy to Estacada, Gresham and the Portland Metro area’s MAX light rail system
