News and Reports

May 19, 2013  |  Sumter moves up in “Best Cities for Job Growth” rankings
The Sumter Metropolitan Statistical Area jumped a remarkable 101 spots in the 2013 “Best Cities for Job Growth” study.The study by New Geography magazine listed Sumter at #120 among the country’s smallest MSAs, up dramatically from 2012’s placement at #221 among the country’s 241 small MSAs. When
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Apr 24, 2013  |  May conference to help Sumter get behind headlines
Press ReleaseContact: Andy Brack @ (843) 670.3996; brack@statehousereport.com May conference to help Sumter get behind headlines“What's Next, South Carolina?” to feature experts to broaden civic engagement APRIL 24, 2013 – Sumter will host one of a new series of community public affairs conferences that seek to help leaders
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Mar 20, 2013  |  Caterpillar’s Brian T. Mezei honored as Sumter County’s Ambassador
COLUMBIA, S.C. – March 20, 2013 – Brian T. Mezei, facility manager for Caterpillar Hydraulics, was honored yesterday as Sumter County’s Ambassador for Economic Development by Gov. Nikki Haley and the Department of Commerce as part of South Carolina’s Industry Appreciation Week. The ceremony took place in
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Jan 27, 2013  |  Jay Schwedler Honored with “40 Under 40” Award in Economic Development
Orlando, Fla. – Jay Schwedler, president and CEO of Sumter Economic Development, has been selected as a winner in the economic development profession’s “40 Under 40” awards, the first-ever awards program recognizing young talent in the economic development profession.A five-member selection committee chose the winners from a
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Dec 27, 2012  |  Schwedler elected director of economic council
Schwedler elected director of economic councilPosted: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 6:00 am | Updated: 4:43 pm, Tue Dec 25, 2012.BY Braden BunchJay Schwedler, CEO and president of the Sumter Development Board, has been recognized by his peers throughout the Southeast by being elected director of the Southern Economic Development Council.While honored by the opportunity, Schwedler
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Dec 27, 2012  |  State releases new issue of Commerce magazine
The S.C. Dept. of Commerce has released the newest issue of Commerce, a promotional magazine that explains the merits of doing business in the Palmetto State.Click SC Commerce to see the digital version: http://sccommerce.com/data-resources/sc-commerce-magazineContact us for a hard copy: http://www.sumteredge.com/index
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Oct 21, 2012  |  Area Development: S.C. #2 state for doing business
For the third consecutive year, Area Development magazine’s editors have conducted a survey of a select group of highly respected location consultants who work with a nationwide client base. We asked the consultants to name their top-5 state choices in 14 site selection categories.States were ranked in each of
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Oct 2, 2012  |  S.C. Gov. Haley: Sumter County a ‘star’ for growth and manufacturing
Gov. Nikki Haley, in her latest visit to Sumter County, touted her commitment to strengthen the state’s manufacturing sector even more and push for improved education and infrastructure in the state’s rural areas. The governor has been a frequent visitor to the area since the October 2011
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Aug 5, 2012  |  Thompson Industrial Services Expands
Sumter-Based Company Plans to Add 200 Jobs by the end of SeptemberThompson Industrial Services and Sumter Economic Development are pleased to announce an expansion of up to 200 new jobs throughout the Southeast this fall. The positions to be filled include service technicians, equipment operators, supervisors and management trainees.While the jobs
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Jul 30, 2012  |  Porter’s Fabrications increasing operations at Sumter plant
$2.5 million investment expected to create 60 new jobsCOLUMBIA, S.C. – June 28, 2012 – Porter’s Fabrications, a maker of metal components, today announced plans to expand its existing plant in Sumter County. The $2.5 million investment is expected to generate 60 new jobs.“We are excited to invest in our Sumter facility and increase our
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