• Igniting Manufacturing Growth
    Excellent Transportation Infrastructure, Educated Workforce
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    Manufacturing
  • Thriving Agribusiness Ecosystem
    Unprecedented Access to Research and Technology
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    Agribusiness
  • Transportation Hub
    I-75, Florida's Turnpike, SR 44, US 301, & the CSX Railroad
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    Fulfillment Centers
  • Information Hub
    Data Center Advantages
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    Data Centers
  1. Manufacturing
  2. Agribusiness
  3. Fulfillment Centers
  4. Data Centers

Sumter County Economic Development

A great location to grow your manufacturing, fulfillment center, data center, or agricultural business!

Welcome to a place where the spirit of America lives and the values of America thrive. Where manufacturing is alive and well. Where ingenuity is rewarded. Where business owners aren’t targets for intrusive taxes and regulation, but rather neighbors we welcome with a warm smile. In fact, The Florida Department of Revenue lists Sumter County as having one of the lowest tax rates (School Board and Board of County Commissioners millage rates) in the State of Florida!

Sumter County is in the middle of it all, at the crossroads of the Florida Turnpike and Interstate-75; near Orlando, Tampa and the treasure trove of opportunities that await you in the heart of the Sunshine State. Industry, agriculture, ecology, record-setting commercial and residential development, are all woven into the fabric of our community, supported by a government that believes in serving you, not the other way around.

Whatever business you’re in, chances are you’ll find a home in Sumter County.


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  • 3rd Annual Sumter Workforce Summit

    Join us for an interactive summit designed to empower businesses with the tools and connections needed to build a stronger workforce.

  • SCED Attends Electricity 101 Hosted by Duke Energy Florida

    The Sumter County Economic Development team had the chance to attend Electricity 101 hosted by Duke Energy Florida on July 15th to see skilled linemen demonstrate real-world outage scenarios and learn how electricity powers our communities – and our projects.

  • SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by May Drought

    The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by the drought beginning May 6. The SBA is offering low-interest economic injury disaster loans. The loan amount can be up to $2 million, with interest rates as low as 4%, and terms of up to 30 years. The deadline to apply is February 2, 2026.

  • Planning for Businesses

    As Florida enters another hurricane season, businesses — especially small and medium-sized enterprises — face heightened risks of operational disruption, property damage, and financial loss. According to FEMA, 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster, and 25% more fail within a year if they lack a continuity plan.

    Fortunately, Florida offers a wealth of resources to help businesses prepare, respond, and recover. The Florida Division of Emergency Management provides comprehensive guidance through its Business Planning portal, while the Florida Department of Financial Services offers consumer-focused storm preparedness tips.

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