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Enterprise Florida Export Assistance
Enterprise Florida Incorporated (EFI) is the state-level economic development entity for the State of Florida. EFI is a public-private partnership chaired by Florida’s Governor. EFI has 20 international offices, that aim to connect companies abroad with Florida’s producers. EFI will connect you with a professional network that speaks the local languages, knows the local demographics, and has valuable market data. This service is available at no cost to your business and can assist with developing export opportunities.
State Leaders Recognize September as Workforce Development Month in Florida
Governor DeSantis proclaims September as workforce development month in Florida. The Governor’s Office, state agencies, and workforce leaders are working hard toward their 2030 goal of making Florida the best state in the nation for workforce education. Since 2019, Florida has invested more than $5 billion in workforce education initiatives. Workforce Development Month in Florida is a time to celebrate the progress toward strengthening workforce education opportunities for Floridians. Click below to learn more about local opportunities for businesses and employees.
Sumter County Awarded $25,000 for Economic Development Study of Beville’s Corner
The grant from Duke Energy Economic Development will fund a data analysis and infrastructure assessment of a potential mixed-use commercial hub at the intersection of SR 471 and CR 48 known as Beville’s Corner.
Proposed Bill Would Modernize H-2A Worker Program
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act proposes modifying the method for calculating and making adjustments to the H-2A worker minimum wage, specifying how an employer may satisfy requirements that it attempted to recruit U.S. workers, requiring H-2A employers to guarantee certain minimum work hours, making the program available for agricultural work that is not temporary or seasonal, and reserving a visa allocation for the dairy industry.
The Villages Daily Sun enters the Top 25 for highest print circulation in the country
For local newspapers, print circulation has collapsed for every audience except retirees. That’s why the daily paper in The Villages, Florida (metro population 129,752) prints as many copies as the one in Atlanta (metro population 6,930,423).
Trademark Metals Recycling Broke Ground Today in Sumter County!
The new advanced metal recovery facility will utilize the latest recycling industry technology to produce raw materials that will re-enter the global supply chain, and advance global environmental sustainability. Read more.
Sumter County and Charter Communications Sign Broadband Expansion Agreement
Sumter County and Charter Communications Inc. signed a public-private partnership agreement at the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 10. The agreement will provide access to a fiber broadband network capable of providing up to 1000Mbps download and 500 Mbps upload speeds to approximately 3,600 addresses countywide.
Florida Ranked 2nd in Best State for Business
In what’s become an annual rite of spring for our Best & Worst States for Business survey of CEOs, Texas and Florida held on to their No. 1 and No. 2 spots this year, continuing their long-running lock on the top of the rankings.
Are You Hiring?
Sumter District Schools’ Senior Hiring Fair
May 18th, 9:30am – 12:30pm
If you are currently searching for entry level workers, and are interested in providing job opportunities, please contact Casey Ferguson at (352)793-5719 ext. 54210 or casey.ferguson@sumter.k12.fl.us
