Lakewood at a glance - LKW

Economic development

Lakewood is home to more than 64,000 residents, 33,000 jobs and 2,800 businesses. Located along Interstate 5 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the Port of Tacoma, Lakewood gives businesses a great location, a skilled workforce, and space to expand.

The recent opening of Kendrick Landing shows Lakewood’s focus on adding more housing options. This 245-unit, income-restricted apartment community near Lakewood Station offers one- to four-bedroom homes and quality amenities for individuals and families. With no local business and occupation tax, strong transportation links, and ongoing investment in housing and development, Lakewood is building a community full of opportunity. It’s a great place to grow your business and family.

Find out why Lakewood is a great place to start, grow or invest by visiting BuildYourBetterHere.com. You can watch the new “Build Your Better” video and see how Lakewood’s location, business-friendly attitude and teamwork help turn ideas into real opportunities. The website also has information about the City’s new online permitting system and recent code updates, which have made permit-review times faster. There’s also a step-by-step guide for starting a cottage food business from home, plus business resources.