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The City of Sherman was founded in 1846, began its growth in 1852, and continues to develop today, taking advantage of the rapid northward expansion of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Partnered with the Sherman Economic Development Corporation, the sales tax for economic development provides the necessary incentives to attract small businesses and large high-quality employers alike. Sherman eagerly works for a future that is worthy of its proud heritage.

Austin College, Grayson College, and Southeastern Oklahoma State University work closely with students to ensure that education is affordable and accessible to those who wish to pursue college degrees or enjoy personal enrichment classes. College courses are available to high school students and are taught onsite at Grayson College by professors and adjunct instructors, supplemented by online coursework. Students are offered transfer arrangements between several community colleges and four-year institutions.

Sherman, the county seat of Grayson County, strives to provide our public with quality government-related services including the Sheriff’s Department, county jail, North Texas Regional Airport, county road system, and court system.

The Greater Texoma Utility Authority (GTUA) is a local political subdivision of the State governed by a Board of Directors. GTUA provides its member cities with assistance in financing and construction of water and wastewater facilities. GTUA may also be requested to provide operations services for water and wastewater facilities by member cities and others.

The North Texas Regional Airport (NTRA) borders State Hwy 289, connecting the DFW Metroplex to Lake Texoma. The airport features a 9,000′ x 150′ runway, an 8,000′ x 150′ runway, and a staffed control tower with four instrument approaches. It also features over 325 shovel-ready acres of land waiting for development by aviation-related, industrial, or cargo operations. With a recently completed $17 million in capital improvements, the proactive economic development organizations of surrounding communities ensure a business-friendly environment.

The Sherman Chamber of Commerce has been serving businesses in the Sherman area since 1913. The Chamber focuses on providing resources and education for business owners and acting as the “eyes and ears” of the business community for legislative and regulatory issues.

The Sherman Main Street Program was coupled with the City of Sherman's Tourism Department because of the significant overlap between the two programs' goals. The Sherman Main Street Program was reestablished in 2016 after a several-year hiatus in order to locally leverage the considerable resources of the Texas Main Street Program including design help, grant access, and downtown planning.

In collaborative efforts with the counties of Grayson, Fannin, and Cooke, the Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG) shares resources and secures opportunities that benefit the entire region. Their efforts provide better cooperation, reduce duplication, and increase efficiencies throughout the region.

The Center for Workplace Learning at Grayson College (CWL) offers flexible professional development and job training for employers and individuals. The CWL is a result of education, business, and economic development groups joining forces to support local employers. The Texas Workforce Commission has a regional office in Sherman — Workforce Solutions Texoma — to provide services to employers and employees by listing job postings, offering recruitment and screening, and providing labor market information, among other services.