Beaverton, Oregon

Located in the heart of Tualatin River Valley seven miles west of Portland, Beaverton is a city in Washington County, Oregon. It encompasses 18.6 square miles and is home to more than 87,000 residents making it Oregon’s sixth largest city and the second largest incorporated city in Washington County. In 2010, Beaverton was ranked by Money magazine as one of the 100 "Best Places to Live" among smaller cities in the country.

By 1893, the city of Beaverton was formally incorporated. Early industry included agriculture, logging and wood products. Today, Beaverton’s economy and its surrounding communities are supported by a significant technology base, earning it the nickname "The Silicon Forest". Notable technology companies operating in Beaverton include Tektronix, Maxim Integrated Products, and VeriWave. Aside from technology, other large employment segments in Beaverton are manufacturing, apparel, and export trade. Reser's Fine Foods, processor and distributor of fresh prepared foods, has headquartered in Beaverton since 1960. Also, Beaverton is home to the world headquarters of Nike, Inc. Its headquarters are located on an unincorporated area inside, but excluded from, Beaverton city limits.

Over the years, Beaverton, Ohio’s manufacturing activities have placed the city in a high risk category for asbestos exposure. Workers and others exposed to asbestos containing products may be at risk for developing mesothelioma cancer. For your convenience, we have listed mesothelioma cancer centers located in or near Beaverton at the bottom of this page. If you were exposed to asbestos in Beaverton you may benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma lawyer.

Jobsites in Beaverton where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Beaverton, OR have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Beaverton, OR

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Beaverton, OR. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.