Just a 35-minute drive from Portland, the state’s largest city, Newberg has grown more popular for a quick weekend break. With a handful of top-rated independent inns, first-class restaurants, and more than 50 top-rated wineries, Newberg wants to become more than a destination for foodies and Pinot Noir lovers.
While its small-town charm has attracted a steady stream of visitors, Newberg also has a lively local population, thanks to George Fox University, the largest private university in Oregon. Like many cities in the Pacific Northwest, Newberg offers business opportunities that are underreported.
“We are a global center for the manufacture of dental equipment. We have two international shipping and dental manufacturers, A-dec and DCI, which are our leading employers,” said Newberg City Manager Will Worthey.
“We have plenty of land for housing construction and industrial uses. (We are) within an hour’s drive from all the major metropolitan centers of the state. (We also have) a solid transformer electrical base here, a rail line, and clean water,” Worthey added.
To support the city’s expansion, Mayor Bill Rosacker has announced major changes, including the eradication of burdensome fees related to infrastructure development. The changes, due in April next year, will benefit both the local government and businesses in the city.
As part of its goal to expand its global reach, Newberg wants to further strengthen ties with its sister city Asago in Hyogo Prefecture on Honshu, the largest and most populous island of Japan.
