News and Reports

Aug 10, 2014  |  200 jobs could come to Sumter with new Apex Tool expansion
Company will shutter its plants in Texas, ArkansasBY BRADEN BUNCHApex Tool will add between 150 and 200 jobs to its Sumter location beginning next year after the company announced it will restructure its manufacturing efforts by closing facilities in Texas and Arkansas.The global tool manufacturer headquartered in Maryland said because the
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Apr 6, 2014  |  Continental Tire’s Craig Baartman Ambassador of the Year
We at Sumter Economic Development are pleased to congratulate Continental Tire Plant Manager Craig Baartman as our Ambassador for Economic Development. We first got to know Craig when he was part of Continental Tire's site selection team, a group that eventually chose Sumter County for the $534 million, 1,65
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Mar 31, 2014  |  Sumter bests U.S. jobless rate for1st time in 14 years
The job picture in Sumter County is better than the national average for the first time in nearly 14 years, according to figures released by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce on Friday. New positive numbers from the DEW's monthly unemployment rate report also indicate more people were
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Mar 31, 2014  |  Sumter Mold Service preps for full production
There's a new mold in town. Or at least there soon will be. Employees at Sumter Mold Service are working to get the business ready for full production in about two weeks. The business is coming to Sumter primarily because of Continental Tire the Americas. General Manager Dan Wright
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Mar 3, 2014  |  Director’s Award presented to Continental Tire the Americas
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Commerce gathered leaders from across the state on Monday for the 24th annual South Carolina Rural Summit and challenged attendees to make a difference in their communities.This year's Rural Summit was held at the Opera House in Sumter, S
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Feb 27, 2014  |  King Machine announces new facility in Sumter
COLUMBIA, S.C. - King Machine, a Charlotte-based molds manufacturing and service company with expertise in the tire industry, has selected Sumter County as the site of its new facility. The $3 million investment will result in the creation of more than 20 jobs. The new facility will inspect, service and repair
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Sep 8, 2013  |  SC Jumps to #2 in Top States for Doing Business Survey
Top States for Doing Business 2013: Texas on Top....AgainArea Development Magazine Special Presentation (Q3 / Summer 2013)As the economy improves and states continue to vie for new investment and jobs, they also seek the attention of site consultants who help companies make their new facility and expansion decisions. With that
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Jun 16, 2013  |  South Carolina outpaces nation in manufacturing growth
2012 marks third consecutive year of manufacturing growth in S.C.COLUMBIA, S.C. –  South Carolina has one of the fastest growing economies in the U.S. and has one of the fastest growing manufacturing sectors in the region and nation, according to a recent U.S. Commerce Department
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Jun 9, 2013  |  Development Board, teen group recognized for litter program
COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Pride, the state’s anti-litter campaign, has recognized a litter program of the Sumter Development Board for its work in keeping Live Oak Industrial Park clean. The organization named the joint program of the board and the South Sumter Teen Leadership Council as the Adopt
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May 30, 2013  |  South Carolina wins Area Development magazine’s 2013 Silver Shovel Award
Area Development magazine, a trade publication of the economic development industry, has awarded South Carolina with a "Silver Shovel Award" for economic development excellence. South Carolina joins Kentucky and Louisiana in receiving the award for states with populations of 3 million to 5 million."Our annual Shovel Awards are, indeed, a celebration
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