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    • Agribusiness
    • Fulfillment Centers
    • Manufacturing
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LEADERSHIP SERIES 101: Excellence in Manufacturing

Posted on February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 by Sumter County

Best Companies to Work for in Florida

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Sumter County

AI Training with CareerSource

Posted on February 3, 2026February 13, 2026 by Sumter County

2026 ACT Annual Charity Clay Shoot

Posted on December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 by Sumter County

Farm City Week

Posted on November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 by Sumter County

October is National Manufacturing Month!

Posted on October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 by Sumter County

Nonprofit Success Summit

Posted on September 30, 2025October 10, 2025 by Sumter County

Sumter Long-Term Recovery Group – Open House

Posted on September 29, 2025October 10, 2025 by Sumter County

September is Workforce Development Month!

Posted on September 12, 2025September 16, 2025 by Sumter County

SCED Attends Electricity 101 Hosted by Duke Energy Florida

Posted on July 17, 2025July 18, 2025 by Sumter County

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

Posted on June 20, 2025July 18, 2025 by Sumter County

Planning for Businesses

Posted on June 16, 2025July 18, 2025 by Sumter County

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  • Sumter County Invites Industry Leaders to Shape Economic Development Strategic Plan

    Sumter County Economic Development is updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan and wants to hear directly from the industry leaders shaping the county’s economy. An Industry Leader Stakeholder Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM via Microsoft Teams.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Launches Retail and Service Industry Survey

    As part of updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sumter County Economic Development is inviting local retail and service businesses to share their perspective through a new survey. Input will help the county identify customer demand trends, gaps in the local market, challenges facing area businesses, and opportunities for growth — along with success stories worth telling.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Seeks Input from Healthcare and Medical Industry Leaders

    Sumter County Economic Development is inviting healthcare and medical organizations to participate in a survey as part of the county’s Economic Development Strategic Plan update. Responses will help identify business attraction priorities, workforce partnership opportunities, infrastructure needs, and strategies to support existing and expanding healthcare organizations — along with the sector’s success stories.

    Read More
  • 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit Set for September 30

    Sumter County Economic Development invites area businesses to the 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit, “Strengthen & Elevate Your Workforce,” on Wednesday, September 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785.

    Read More
  • Duke Energy Florida's Next Level: Site to Success

    On June 30th, Sumter County Economic Development was proud to take part in Duke Energy Florida’s Next Level: Site to Success event, joining economic development leaders from across the state for a day focused on site readiness, workforce strategy, and what it takes to keep a community competitive for new investment.

    Read More
  • Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Celebrates Expansion

    Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, in partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, marking the official opening of its newly expanded facility.

    The event brought together dignitaries from the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Wildwood, and other partners to celebrate the plant expansion and the positive impact it will have on Sumter County’s economy.

    Read More
  • SECO Energy Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Sumter County Economic Development recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for SECO Energy’s new Headquarters location and Central Operations Center. We are proud to support SECO in securing funding assistance and economic development recourses that help make transformation projects like this possible. Partnerships between industry and local government are essential in creating opportunities and strengthening our regional economy.

    Read More
  • Florida Ranks in the Top 10 for Best State Economies

    U.S. economic growth depends heavily on the performance of individual states, and some contribute more than others. For example, California, Texas, New York and Florida have economies so large that if they were countries, they would rank in the top 20 in the world.

    In order to determine which states are pulling the most weight in moving the U.S. economy forward, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. Our data set ranges from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries

    Read More

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  • Sumter County Invites Industry Leaders to Shape Economic Development Strategic Plan

    Sumter County Economic Development is updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan and wants to hear directly from the industry leaders shaping the county’s economy. An Industry Leader Stakeholder Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM via Microsoft Teams.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Launches Retail and Service Industry Survey

    As part of updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sumter County Economic Development is inviting local retail and service businesses to share their perspective through a new survey. Input will help the county identify customer demand trends, gaps in the local market, challenges facing area businesses, and opportunities for growth — along with success stories worth telling.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Seeks Input from Healthcare and Medical Industry Leaders

    Sumter County Economic Development is inviting healthcare and medical organizations to participate in a survey as part of the county’s Economic Development Strategic Plan update. Responses will help identify business attraction priorities, workforce partnership opportunities, infrastructure needs, and strategies to support existing and expanding healthcare organizations — along with the sector’s success stories.

    Read More
  • 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit Set for September 30

    Sumter County Economic Development invites area businesses to the 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit, “Strengthen & Elevate Your Workforce,” on Wednesday, September 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785.

    Read More
  • Duke Energy Florida's Next Level: Site to Success

    On June 30th, Sumter County Economic Development was proud to take part in Duke Energy Florida’s Next Level: Site to Success event, joining economic development leaders from across the state for a day focused on site readiness, workforce strategy, and what it takes to keep a community competitive for new investment.

    Read More
  • Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Celebrates Expansion

    Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, in partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, marking the official opening of its newly expanded facility.

    The event brought together dignitaries from the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Wildwood, and other partners to celebrate the plant expansion and the positive impact it will have on Sumter County’s economy.

    Read More
  • SECO Energy Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Sumter County Economic Development recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for SECO Energy’s new Headquarters location and Central Operations Center. We are proud to support SECO in securing funding assistance and economic development recourses that help make transformation projects like this possible. Partnerships between industry and local government are essential in creating opportunities and strengthening our regional economy.

    Read More
  • Florida Ranks in the Top 10 for Best State Economies

    U.S. economic growth depends heavily on the performance of individual states, and some contribute more than others. For example, California, Texas, New York and Florida have economies so large that if they were countries, they would rank in the top 20 in the world.

    In order to determine which states are pulling the most weight in moving the U.S. economy forward, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. Our data set ranges from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries

    Read More

Latest News and Events

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  • Sumter County Invites Industry Leaders to Shape Economic Development Strategic Plan

    Sumter County Economic Development is updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan and wants to hear directly from the industry leaders shaping the county’s economy. An Industry Leader Stakeholder Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM via Microsoft Teams.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Launches Retail and Service Industry Survey

    As part of updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sumter County Economic Development is inviting local retail and service businesses to share their perspective through a new survey. Input will help the county identify customer demand trends, gaps in the local market, challenges facing area businesses, and opportunities for growth — along with success stories worth telling.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Seeks Input from Healthcare and Medical Industry Leaders

    Sumter County Economic Development is inviting healthcare and medical organizations to participate in a survey as part of the county’s Economic Development Strategic Plan update. Responses will help identify business attraction priorities, workforce partnership opportunities, infrastructure needs, and strategies to support existing and expanding healthcare organizations — along with the sector’s success stories.

    Read More
  • 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit Set for September 30

    Sumter County Economic Development invites area businesses to the 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit, “Strengthen & Elevate Your Workforce,” on Wednesday, September 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785.

    Read More
  • Duke Energy Florida's Next Level: Site to Success

    On June 30th, Sumter County Economic Development was proud to take part in Duke Energy Florida’s Next Level: Site to Success event, joining economic development leaders from across the state for a day focused on site readiness, workforce strategy, and what it takes to keep a community competitive for new investment.

    Read More
  • Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Celebrates Expansion

    Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, in partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, marking the official opening of its newly expanded facility.

    The event brought together dignitaries from the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Wildwood, and other partners to celebrate the plant expansion and the positive impact it will have on Sumter County’s economy.

    Read More
  • SECO Energy Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Sumter County Economic Development recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for SECO Energy’s new Headquarters location and Central Operations Center. We are proud to support SECO in securing funding assistance and economic development recourses that help make transformation projects like this possible. Partnerships between industry and local government are essential in creating opportunities and strengthening our regional economy.

    Read More
  • Florida Ranks in the Top 10 for Best State Economies

    U.S. economic growth depends heavily on the performance of individual states, and some contribute more than others. For example, California, Texas, New York and Florida have economies so large that if they were countries, they would rank in the top 20 in the world.

    In order to determine which states are pulling the most weight in moving the U.S. economy forward, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. Our data set ranges from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries

    Read More

Latest News and Events

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  • Sumter County Invites Industry Leaders to Shape Economic Development Strategic Plan

    Sumter County Economic Development is updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan and wants to hear directly from the industry leaders shaping the county’s economy. An Industry Leader Stakeholder Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM via Microsoft Teams.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Launches Retail and Service Industry Survey

    As part of updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sumter County Economic Development is inviting local retail and service businesses to share their perspective through a new survey. Input will help the county identify customer demand trends, gaps in the local market, challenges facing area businesses, and opportunities for growth — along with success stories worth telling.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Seeks Input from Healthcare and Medical Industry Leaders

    Sumter County Economic Development is inviting healthcare and medical organizations to participate in a survey as part of the county’s Economic Development Strategic Plan update. Responses will help identify business attraction priorities, workforce partnership opportunities, infrastructure needs, and strategies to support existing and expanding healthcare organizations — along with the sector’s success stories.

    Read More
  • 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit Set for September 30

    Sumter County Economic Development invites area businesses to the 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit, “Strengthen & Elevate Your Workforce,” on Wednesday, September 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785.

    Read More
  • Duke Energy Florida's Next Level: Site to Success

    On June 30th, Sumter County Economic Development was proud to take part in Duke Energy Florida’s Next Level: Site to Success event, joining economic development leaders from across the state for a day focused on site readiness, workforce strategy, and what it takes to keep a community competitive for new investment.

    Read More
  • Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Celebrates Expansion

    Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, in partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, marking the official opening of its newly expanded facility.

    The event brought together dignitaries from the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Wildwood, and other partners to celebrate the plant expansion and the positive impact it will have on Sumter County’s economy.

    Read More
  • SECO Energy Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Sumter County Economic Development recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for SECO Energy’s new Headquarters location and Central Operations Center. We are proud to support SECO in securing funding assistance and economic development recourses that help make transformation projects like this possible. Partnerships between industry and local government are essential in creating opportunities and strengthening our regional economy.

    Read More
  • Florida Ranks in the Top 10 for Best State Economies

    U.S. economic growth depends heavily on the performance of individual states, and some contribute more than others. For example, California, Texas, New York and Florida have economies so large that if they were countries, they would rank in the top 20 in the world.

    In order to determine which states are pulling the most weight in moving the U.S. economy forward, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. Our data set ranges from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries

    Read More

Latest News and Events

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  • Sumter County Invites Industry Leaders to Shape Economic Development Strategic Plan

    Sumter County Economic Development is updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan and wants to hear directly from the industry leaders shaping the county’s economy. An Industry Leader Stakeholder Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM via Microsoft Teams.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Launches Retail and Service Industry Survey

    As part of updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sumter County Economic Development is inviting local retail and service businesses to share their perspective through a new survey. Input will help the county identify customer demand trends, gaps in the local market, challenges facing area businesses, and opportunities for growth — along with success stories worth telling.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Seeks Input from Healthcare and Medical Industry Leaders

    Sumter County Economic Development is inviting healthcare and medical organizations to participate in a survey as part of the county’s Economic Development Strategic Plan update. Responses will help identify business attraction priorities, workforce partnership opportunities, infrastructure needs, and strategies to support existing and expanding healthcare organizations — along with the sector’s success stories.

    Read More
  • 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit Set for September 30

    Sumter County Economic Development invites area businesses to the 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit, “Strengthen & Elevate Your Workforce,” on Wednesday, September 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785.

    Read More
  • Duke Energy Florida's Next Level: Site to Success

    On June 30th, Sumter County Economic Development was proud to take part in Duke Energy Florida’s Next Level: Site to Success event, joining economic development leaders from across the state for a day focused on site readiness, workforce strategy, and what it takes to keep a community competitive for new investment.

    Read More
  • Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Celebrates Expansion

    Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, in partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, marking the official opening of its newly expanded facility.

    The event brought together dignitaries from the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Wildwood, and other partners to celebrate the plant expansion and the positive impact it will have on Sumter County’s economy.

    Read More
  • SECO Energy Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Sumter County Economic Development recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for SECO Energy’s new Headquarters location and Central Operations Center. We are proud to support SECO in securing funding assistance and economic development recourses that help make transformation projects like this possible. Partnerships between industry and local government are essential in creating opportunities and strengthening our regional economy.

    Read More
  • Florida Ranks in the Top 10 for Best State Economies

    U.S. economic growth depends heavily on the performance of individual states, and some contribute more than others. For example, California, Texas, New York and Florida have economies so large that if they were countries, they would rank in the top 20 in the world.

    In order to determine which states are pulling the most weight in moving the U.S. economy forward, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. Our data set ranges from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries

    Read More

Latest News and Events

See All
‹
›
  • Sumter County Invites Industry Leaders to Shape Economic Development Strategic Plan

    Sumter County Economic Development is updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan and wants to hear directly from the industry leaders shaping the county’s economy. An Industry Leader Stakeholder Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM via Microsoft Teams.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Launches Retail and Service Industry Survey

    As part of updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sumter County Economic Development is inviting local retail and service businesses to share their perspective through a new survey. Input will help the county identify customer demand trends, gaps in the local market, challenges facing area businesses, and opportunities for growth — along with success stories worth telling.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Seeks Input from Healthcare and Medical Industry Leaders

    Sumter County Economic Development is inviting healthcare and medical organizations to participate in a survey as part of the county’s Economic Development Strategic Plan update. Responses will help identify business attraction priorities, workforce partnership opportunities, infrastructure needs, and strategies to support existing and expanding healthcare organizations — along with the sector’s success stories.

    Read More
  • 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit Set for September 30

    Sumter County Economic Development invites area businesses to the 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit, “Strengthen & Elevate Your Workforce,” on Wednesday, September 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785.

    Read More
  • Duke Energy Florida's Next Level: Site to Success

    On June 30th, Sumter County Economic Development was proud to take part in Duke Energy Florida’s Next Level: Site to Success event, joining economic development leaders from across the state for a day focused on site readiness, workforce strategy, and what it takes to keep a community competitive for new investment.

    Read More
  • Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Celebrates Expansion

    Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, in partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, marking the official opening of its newly expanded facility.

    The event brought together dignitaries from the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Wildwood, and other partners to celebrate the plant expansion and the positive impact it will have on Sumter County’s economy.

    Read More
  • SECO Energy Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Sumter County Economic Development recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for SECO Energy’s new Headquarters location and Central Operations Center. We are proud to support SECO in securing funding assistance and economic development recourses that help make transformation projects like this possible. Partnerships between industry and local government are essential in creating opportunities and strengthening our regional economy.

    Read More
  • Florida Ranks in the Top 10 for Best State Economies

    U.S. economic growth depends heavily on the performance of individual states, and some contribute more than others. For example, California, Texas, New York and Florida have economies so large that if they were countries, they would rank in the top 20 in the world.

    In order to determine which states are pulling the most weight in moving the U.S. economy forward, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. Our data set ranges from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries

    Read More

Latest News and Events

See All
‹
›
  • Sumter County Invites Industry Leaders to Shape Economic Development Strategic Plan

    Sumter County Economic Development is updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan and wants to hear directly from the industry leaders shaping the county’s economy. An Industry Leader Stakeholder Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM via Microsoft Teams.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Launches Retail and Service Industry Survey

    As part of updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sumter County Economic Development is inviting local retail and service businesses to share their perspective through a new survey. Input will help the county identify customer demand trends, gaps in the local market, challenges facing area businesses, and opportunities for growth — along with success stories worth telling.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Seeks Input from Healthcare and Medical Industry Leaders

    Sumter County Economic Development is inviting healthcare and medical organizations to participate in a survey as part of the county’s Economic Development Strategic Plan update. Responses will help identify business attraction priorities, workforce partnership opportunities, infrastructure needs, and strategies to support existing and expanding healthcare organizations — along with the sector’s success stories.

    Read More
  • 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit Set for September 30

    Sumter County Economic Development invites area businesses to the 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit, “Strengthen & Elevate Your Workforce,” on Wednesday, September 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785.

    Read More
  • Duke Energy Florida's Next Level: Site to Success

    On June 30th, Sumter County Economic Development was proud to take part in Duke Energy Florida’s Next Level: Site to Success event, joining economic development leaders from across the state for a day focused on site readiness, workforce strategy, and what it takes to keep a community competitive for new investment.

    Read More
  • Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Celebrates Expansion

    Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, in partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, marking the official opening of its newly expanded facility.

    The event brought together dignitaries from the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Wildwood, and other partners to celebrate the plant expansion and the positive impact it will have on Sumter County’s economy.

    Read More
  • SECO Energy Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Sumter County Economic Development recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for SECO Energy’s new Headquarters location and Central Operations Center. We are proud to support SECO in securing funding assistance and economic development recourses that help make transformation projects like this possible. Partnerships between industry and local government are essential in creating opportunities and strengthening our regional economy.

    Read More
  • Florida Ranks in the Top 10 for Best State Economies

    U.S. economic growth depends heavily on the performance of individual states, and some contribute more than others. For example, California, Texas, New York and Florida have economies so large that if they were countries, they would rank in the top 20 in the world.

    In order to determine which states are pulling the most weight in moving the U.S. economy forward, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. Our data set ranges from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries

    Read More

Latest News and Events

See All
‹
›
  • Sumter County Invites Industry Leaders to Shape Economic Development Strategic Plan

    Sumter County Economic Development is updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan and wants to hear directly from the industry leaders shaping the county’s economy. An Industry Leader Stakeholder Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM via Microsoft Teams.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Launches Retail and Service Industry Survey

    As part of updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sumter County Economic Development is inviting local retail and service businesses to share their perspective through a new survey. Input will help the county identify customer demand trends, gaps in the local market, challenges facing area businesses, and opportunities for growth — along with success stories worth telling.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Seeks Input from Healthcare and Medical Industry Leaders

    Sumter County Economic Development is inviting healthcare and medical organizations to participate in a survey as part of the county’s Economic Development Strategic Plan update. Responses will help identify business attraction priorities, workforce partnership opportunities, infrastructure needs, and strategies to support existing and expanding healthcare organizations — along with the sector’s success stories.

    Read More
  • 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit Set for September 30

    Sumter County Economic Development invites area businesses to the 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit, “Strengthen & Elevate Your Workforce,” on Wednesday, September 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785.

    Read More
  • Duke Energy Florida's Next Level: Site to Success

    On June 30th, Sumter County Economic Development was proud to take part in Duke Energy Florida’s Next Level: Site to Success event, joining economic development leaders from across the state for a day focused on site readiness, workforce strategy, and what it takes to keep a community competitive for new investment.

    Read More
  • Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Celebrates Expansion

    Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, in partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, marking the official opening of its newly expanded facility.

    The event brought together dignitaries from the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Wildwood, and other partners to celebrate the plant expansion and the positive impact it will have on Sumter County’s economy.

    Read More
  • SECO Energy Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Sumter County Economic Development recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for SECO Energy’s new Headquarters location and Central Operations Center. We are proud to support SECO in securing funding assistance and economic development recourses that help make transformation projects like this possible. Partnerships between industry and local government are essential in creating opportunities and strengthening our regional economy.

    Read More
  • Florida Ranks in the Top 10 for Best State Economies

    U.S. economic growth depends heavily on the performance of individual states, and some contribute more than others. For example, California, Texas, New York and Florida have economies so large that if they were countries, they would rank in the top 20 in the world.

    In order to determine which states are pulling the most weight in moving the U.S. economy forward, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. Our data set ranges from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries

    Read More

Latest News and Events

See All
‹
›
  • Sumter County Invites Industry Leaders to Shape Economic Development Strategic Plan

    Sumter County Economic Development is updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan and wants to hear directly from the industry leaders shaping the county’s economy. An Industry Leader Stakeholder Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM via Microsoft Teams.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Launches Retail and Service Industry Survey

    As part of updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sumter County Economic Development is inviting local retail and service businesses to share their perspective through a new survey. Input will help the county identify customer demand trends, gaps in the local market, challenges facing area businesses, and opportunities for growth — along with success stories worth telling.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Seeks Input from Healthcare and Medical Industry Leaders

    Sumter County Economic Development is inviting healthcare and medical organizations to participate in a survey as part of the county’s Economic Development Strategic Plan update. Responses will help identify business attraction priorities, workforce partnership opportunities, infrastructure needs, and strategies to support existing and expanding healthcare organizations — along with the sector’s success stories.

    Read More
  • 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit Set for September 30

    Sumter County Economic Development invites area businesses to the 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit, “Strengthen & Elevate Your Workforce,” on Wednesday, September 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785.

    Read More
  • Duke Energy Florida's Next Level: Site to Success

    On June 30th, Sumter County Economic Development was proud to take part in Duke Energy Florida’s Next Level: Site to Success event, joining economic development leaders from across the state for a day focused on site readiness, workforce strategy, and what it takes to keep a community competitive for new investment.

    Read More
  • Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Celebrates Expansion

    Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, in partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, marking the official opening of its newly expanded facility.

    The event brought together dignitaries from the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Wildwood, and other partners to celebrate the plant expansion and the positive impact it will have on Sumter County’s economy.

    Read More
  • SECO Energy Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Sumter County Economic Development recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for SECO Energy’s new Headquarters location and Central Operations Center. We are proud to support SECO in securing funding assistance and economic development recourses that help make transformation projects like this possible. Partnerships between industry and local government are essential in creating opportunities and strengthening our regional economy.

    Read More
  • Florida Ranks in the Top 10 for Best State Economies

    U.S. economic growth depends heavily on the performance of individual states, and some contribute more than others. For example, California, Texas, New York and Florida have economies so large that if they were countries, they would rank in the top 20 in the world.

    In order to determine which states are pulling the most weight in moving the U.S. economy forward, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. Our data set ranges from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries

    Read More

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  • Sumter County Invites Industry Leaders to Shape Economic Development Strategic Plan

    Sumter County Economic Development is updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan and wants to hear directly from the industry leaders shaping the county’s economy. An Industry Leader Stakeholder Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM via Microsoft Teams.

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  • Sumter County Launches Retail and Service Industry Survey

    As part of updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sumter County Economic Development is inviting local retail and service businesses to share their perspective through a new survey. Input will help the county identify customer demand trends, gaps in the local market, challenges facing area businesses, and opportunities for growth — along with success stories worth telling.

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  • Sumter County Seeks Input from Healthcare and Medical Industry Leaders

    Sumter County Economic Development is inviting healthcare and medical organizations to participate in a survey as part of the county’s Economic Development Strategic Plan update. Responses will help identify business attraction priorities, workforce partnership opportunities, infrastructure needs, and strategies to support existing and expanding healthcare organizations — along with the sector’s success stories.

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  • 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit Set for September 30

    Sumter County Economic Development invites area businesses to the 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit, “Strengthen & Elevate Your Workforce,” on Wednesday, September 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785.

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  • Duke Energy Florida's Next Level: Site to Success

    On June 30th, Sumter County Economic Development was proud to take part in Duke Energy Florida’s Next Level: Site to Success event, joining economic development leaders from across the state for a day focused on site readiness, workforce strategy, and what it takes to keep a community competitive for new investment.

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  • Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Celebrates Expansion

    Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, in partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, marking the official opening of its newly expanded facility.

    The event brought together dignitaries from the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Wildwood, and other partners to celebrate the plant expansion and the positive impact it will have on Sumter County’s economy.

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  • SECO Energy Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Sumter County Economic Development recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for SECO Energy’s new Headquarters location and Central Operations Center. We are proud to support SECO in securing funding assistance and economic development recourses that help make transformation projects like this possible. Partnerships between industry and local government are essential in creating opportunities and strengthening our regional economy.

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  • Florida Ranks in the Top 10 for Best State Economies

    U.S. economic growth depends heavily on the performance of individual states, and some contribute more than others. For example, California, Texas, New York and Florida have economies so large that if they were countries, they would rank in the top 20 in the world.

    In order to determine which states are pulling the most weight in moving the U.S. economy forward, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. Our data set ranges from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries

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  • Sumter County Invites Industry Leaders to Shape Economic Development Strategic Plan

    Sumter County Economic Development is updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan and wants to hear directly from the industry leaders shaping the county’s economy. An Industry Leader Stakeholder Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM via Microsoft Teams.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Launches Retail and Service Industry Survey

    As part of updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sumter County Economic Development is inviting local retail and service businesses to share their perspective through a new survey. Input will help the county identify customer demand trends, gaps in the local market, challenges facing area businesses, and opportunities for growth — along with success stories worth telling.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Seeks Input from Healthcare and Medical Industry Leaders

    Sumter County Economic Development is inviting healthcare and medical organizations to participate in a survey as part of the county’s Economic Development Strategic Plan update. Responses will help identify business attraction priorities, workforce partnership opportunities, infrastructure needs, and strategies to support existing and expanding healthcare organizations — along with the sector’s success stories.

    Read More
  • 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit Set for September 30

    Sumter County Economic Development invites area businesses to the 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit, “Strengthen & Elevate Your Workforce,” on Wednesday, September 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785.

    Read More
  • Duke Energy Florida's Next Level: Site to Success

    On June 30th, Sumter County Economic Development was proud to take part in Duke Energy Florida’s Next Level: Site to Success event, joining economic development leaders from across the state for a day focused on site readiness, workforce strategy, and what it takes to keep a community competitive for new investment.

    Read More
  • Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Celebrates Expansion

    Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, in partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, marking the official opening of its newly expanded facility.

    The event brought together dignitaries from the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Wildwood, and other partners to celebrate the plant expansion and the positive impact it will have on Sumter County’s economy.

    Read More
  • SECO Energy Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Sumter County Economic Development recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for SECO Energy’s new Headquarters location and Central Operations Center. We are proud to support SECO in securing funding assistance and economic development recourses that help make transformation projects like this possible. Partnerships between industry and local government are essential in creating opportunities and strengthening our regional economy.

    Read More
  • Florida Ranks in the Top 10 for Best State Economies

    U.S. economic growth depends heavily on the performance of individual states, and some contribute more than others. For example, California, Texas, New York and Florida have economies so large that if they were countries, they would rank in the top 20 in the world.

    In order to determine which states are pulling the most weight in moving the U.S. economy forward, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. Our data set ranges from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries

    Read More

Latest News and Events

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  • Sumter County Invites Industry Leaders to Shape Economic Development Strategic Plan

    Sumter County Economic Development is updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan and wants to hear directly from the industry leaders shaping the county’s economy. An Industry Leader Stakeholder Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM via Microsoft Teams.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Launches Retail and Service Industry Survey

    As part of updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sumter County Economic Development is inviting local retail and service businesses to share their perspective through a new survey. Input will help the county identify customer demand trends, gaps in the local market, challenges facing area businesses, and opportunities for growth — along with success stories worth telling.

    Read More
  • Sumter County Seeks Input from Healthcare and Medical Industry Leaders

    Sumter County Economic Development is inviting healthcare and medical organizations to participate in a survey as part of the county’s Economic Development Strategic Plan update. Responses will help identify business attraction priorities, workforce partnership opportunities, infrastructure needs, and strategies to support existing and expanding healthcare organizations — along with the sector’s success stories.

    Read More
  • 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit Set for September 30

    Sumter County Economic Development invites area businesses to the 4th Annual Sumter Workforce Summit, “Strengthen & Elevate Your Workforce,” on Wednesday, September 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785.

    Read More
  • Duke Energy Florida's Next Level: Site to Success

    On June 30th, Sumter County Economic Development was proud to take part in Duke Energy Florida’s Next Level: Site to Success event, joining economic development leaders from across the state for a day focused on site readiness, workforce strategy, and what it takes to keep a community competitive for new investment.

    Read More
  • Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Celebrates Expansion

    Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, in partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, marking the official opening of its newly expanded facility.

    The event brought together dignitaries from the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Wildwood, and other partners to celebrate the plant expansion and the positive impact it will have on Sumter County’s economy.

    Read More
  • SECO Energy Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Sumter County Economic Development recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for SECO Energy’s new Headquarters location and Central Operations Center. We are proud to support SECO in securing funding assistance and economic development recourses that help make transformation projects like this possible. Partnerships between industry and local government are essential in creating opportunities and strengthening our regional economy.

    Read More
  • Florida Ranks in the Top 10 for Best State Economies

    U.S. economic growth depends heavily on the performance of individual states, and some contribute more than others. For example, California, Texas, New York and Florida have economies so large that if they were countries, they would rank in the top 20 in the world.

    In order to determine which states are pulling the most weight in moving the U.S. economy forward, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. Our data set ranges from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries

    Read More

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