Florida Economic Development Week 2022
Sumter County joins cities and counties statewide to recognize the contributions of positive economic development.
News Archive
WTC Industrial Machinery and Controls Technician Program Video Available
Watch the video for the Industrial Machinery and Controls Technician Program at Withlacoochee Technical College
Historic Level of Employment in Sumter County
Sumter County was one of only 101 counties that saw a historic level of employment in 2020, in spite of COVID-19. The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, reported 31,466 employed workers in 2020, which is a historical high for Sumter County.
Private job growth totals 807,000 in December, more than doubling expectations, ADP says
Companies hired at the fastest pace in seven months in December ahead of escalating concerns over surging Covid cases, according to a report Wednesday from payroll processing firm ADP.
Time for Open House at Withlacoochee Technical College in Inverness!
Open House will take place on Thursday, December 2nd from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
CTE programs offer fast, affordable, industry-specific training with excellent chances for employment at competitive entry-level wages. Sumter County students can attend WTC through long-standing partnership agreements.
Visit https://www.wtcollege.org/ for more information.
Sumter County Farm City Week 2021
Farm City Week will be celebrated this year from November 17 through November 24. The event has been held around the country since the 1950s to celebrate and promote agriculture. It is a week to express appreciation of the beneficial partnerships between growers and consumers.
This year, Sumter County Economic Development, UF-IFAS extension and other community partners will offer an in-person event at Whispering Oaks Winery on November 12 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will be held outside and includes educational presentations, lunch, and a tour of the winery.
The event is free, but space is limited, so registration is required. For more information and to register, click here.
Sumter County Awarded $6M for Infrastructure from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund
The FL Department of Economic Opportunity’s Job Growth Grant Fund award will be utilized to expand County Road 525E which serves the industrial corridor that is rapidly developing in the Coleman Area. The expansion of the road will also stage the development of the proposed 1000-acre, CSX Rail adjacent, Monarch Ranch Industrial Supersite.
Sumter County Makes Lowest Crime Rates List
Sumter County has one of the lowest crime rates in Florida. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, between 2019-2020, the crime rate was 881 per 100,000 people.
October is Manufacturing Month
Sumter County proclaimed October 2021 as Manufacturing Month recognizing the importance of manufacturing in our local economy.
Industrial Machinery and Controls Technician Program – Now Enrolling at WTC
Withlacoochee Technical College (WTC) is currently enrolling students for the Industrial Machinery and Controls Technician Program. The program will provide the technicians with the skills necessary to enter a career in the Manufacturing, Distribution, and Process Control fields.
