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Rapid Response Team

We understand time is money during industrial expansion and relocation projects.

Gresham's Rapid Response Team is ready to assist with your expansion or relocation project. We'll work closely with your company from the very start of the project to ensure a smooth process and build a supportive partnership.

How it works

The City has a 66-day timeline in place for industrial land use review and approval for traded sector businesses.

Our staff is your advocate when your company embarks upon an expansion or relocation. We document your project needs and immediately assemble our team of experts from all relevant City departments to streamline and simplify the land use review and permitting process, saving your valuable time.

Team troubleshooting includes:

  • Development and permit approvals
  • Environmental regulations
  • Land use guidelines
  • Stormwater management
  • System development charges
  • Traffic impact fees
  • Transportation and/or access issues
  • Water and/or power quality and availability 

Rapid Response success

"As an industrial real estate brokerage practitioner I can say that the City of Gresham is not just 'open for business,' it helps businesses thrive long after they've walked in the door. The City's approach to industrial business attraction and retention is a great asset to economic development in the Portland metro region."
Stuart Skaug, Vice President of Industrial Properties at CBRE, Inc., Portland, Ore. 

Flexibility

The Rapid Response Team is flexible, experienced and well-prepared to support the timely and cost-effective completion of your project. We strive to be your partner from the initial decision, through design and construction and into the future.

Confidentiality

All client information remains strictly confidential until public documents are recorded. 

Contact

Contact Erika Fitzgerald at 503-618-2504 or Erika.Fitzgerald@GreshamOregon.gov to initiate the Rapid Response Team process or check in about your project.

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    A jet from Portland International Airport is seen above a traded-sector construction project worker in Gresham. The Rapid Response Team strives to be your partner from the initial decision, through design and construction and into the future.

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    An aerial view of the Subaru construction at Gresham's Vista Business Park. Gresham's Rapid Response Team of experts from all relevant departments streamline and simplify the land use review and permitting process, saving you valuable time. Photo credit: Port of Portland

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    A tour of the Subaru master distribution center construction in Gresham. The Rapid Response Team is flexible, experienced and well-prepared to support the timely and cost-effective completion of your project.

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