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More than 45 years of collective Economic Development experience anchors our staff. From business recruitment to growth and expansion, we have the knowledge, skills, and talent to elevate your business and our region. Workforce training and development programs keep our talent pool strong and equipped with the most advanced and continuous technological expertise.

Let our world-class team connect you to endless global opportunities. 

Sumter Economic Development
10 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150

Toll Free: 800.888.7926
Phone: 803.418.0700

LinkedIn

Jay Schwedler, President and CEO
jschwedler@sumtersc.gov

Eliza Buxton, Manager, Operations
ebuxton@sumtersc.gov

Erika Williams, Manager, Strategic Initiatives
ekwilliams@sumtersc.gov

Brian Rauschenbach, Economic Development Project Manager
brauschenbach@sumtersc.gov

Heather Lynch, Marketing Associate
hlynch@sumtersc.gov
 

Sumter Economic Development
10 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150

Toll Free: 800.888.7926
Phone: 803.418.0700

LinkedIn

Jay Schwedler, President and CEO
jschwedler@sumtersc.gov

Eliza Buxton, Manager, Operations
ebuxton@sumtersc.gov

Erika Williams, Manager, Strategic Initiatives
ekwilliams@sumtersc.gov

Brian Rauschenbach, Economic Development Project Manager
brauschenbach@sumtersc.gov

Heather Lynch, Marketing Associate
hlynch@sumtersc.gov