Sumter County, South Carolina: Overview

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Europe Office
Vanessa Goeschl
Managing Director, Europe
vgoeschl@sccommerce.com

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Almeida Palais
Brienner Straße 14
80333 Munich
Germany
Phone: +49 89 2919170

Japan Office
David Royer
Managing Director, Japan
droyer@sccommerce.com

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DLX Building 9F, Nishi-Shinbashi 1-13-1, Minato-ku
Tokyo, 105-0003, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)3 5579 9270

Korean Office
Jonathan Cleave
Managing Director, Korea
jcleave@sccommerce.com

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Seoul Finance Center, 4F 136 Sejong-daero
Jung-gu, Seoul, 04520
South Korea
Phone: +82 (0)70 4322 1927

China Office
Zhao Le
Managing Director, China
zle@sccommerce.com

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Suite 2808, Building 1 Grand Gateway
1 Hongqiao Road, Shanghai, China 200030
Phone: +86 21 6426 3709

India Office
Tarun Gupta
Managing Director, India
Tgupta@SCcommerce.com

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Emaar Digital Greens
Tower A, 416-418, 4th Floor
Golf Course Extension Road, Sector 61
Gurugram 122001
India
Phone: +91 124 4314960

 

For More Information on Sumter County and South Carolina, Contact Us

Europe Office
Vanessa Goeschl
Managing Director, Europe
vgoeschl@sccommerce.com

Location dot icon Phone icon
Almeida Palais
Brienner Straße 14
80333 Munich
Germany
Phone: +49 89 2919170

Japan Office
David Royer
Managing Director, Japan
droyer@sccommerce.com

Location dot icon Phone icon
DLX Building 9F, Nishi-Shinbashi 1-13-1, Minato-ku
Tokyo, 105-0003, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)3 5579 9270

Korean Office
Jonathan Cleave
Managing Director, Korea
jcleave@sccommerce.com

Location dot icon Phone icon
Seoul Finance Center, 4F 136 Sejong-daero
Jung-gu, Seoul, 04520
South Korea
Phone: +82 (0)70 4322 1927

China Office
Zhao Le
Managing Director, China
zle@sccommerce.com

Location dot icon Phone icon
Suite 2808, Building 1 Grand Gateway
1 Hongqiao Road, Shanghai, China 200030
Phone: +86 21 6426 3709

India Office
Tarun Gupta
Managing Director, India
Tgupta@SCcommerce.com

Location dot icon Phone icon
Emaar Digital Greens
Tower A, 416-418, 4th Floor
Golf Course Extension Road, Sector 61
Gurugram 122001
India
Phone: +91 124 4314960

 

South Carolina is home to more than 1,200 international companies and firms. South Carolina Department of Commerce has a long and successful track record of helping international companies establish and expand business operations in the US and have offices in many countries to offer services and support.

Located in central South Carolina, Sumter County is home to Shaw Air Force Base. The County has a population of 108,000 in the Metropolitan Statistical Area and a population of 1.2 million within a 45-mile radius.

For global industry, Sumter County offers strategic advantages including:

  • Close proximity to major markets, manufacturers and tier suppliers as well as ports on the Eastern Seaboard
  • A skilled workforce
  • Industrial sites with low-cost utilities and abundant shovel-ready acreage
  • Rapid transportation and market reach
  • Lower costs of operation

These advantages support success across multiple sectors such as manufacturing, aerospace, and biomedical. 

Workforce training.

Training begins for area high school students at the Sumter Career and Technology Center, with further training available at the Central Carolina Technical College where the latest technology in progressive mechatronics and workforce preparation are introduced. Simulated work environments allow students to use functional tools to learn principles such as lean manufacturing. For qualified companies, South Carolina provides free custom workforce training designed to company specifications. This customized training is delivered through the state program readySCTM, working together with Central Carolina Technical College. South Carolina also offers an apprenticeship program, Apprenticeship CarolinaTM.

Transportation.

Sumter provides many routes for low-cost shipping and transportation, including U.S. Interstate Highway I-95 and 9 other U.S. routes and state highways inside the County. Two Class I rail systems connect industry to a rail network extending 2,300 track miles across the U.S. The global Port of Charleston is easily accessed via I-95; in addition to the Sumter Airport, seven regional and international airports are located within 160 miles.

Lower costs and a supportive environment for business.

Operational costs are lower with South Carolina’s average electricity rate of 5.27 cents per kilowatt hour, the 7th lowest in the U.S., and gas rate of $3.62 per thousand cubic feet, the nation’s 9th lowest. South Carolina’s unionization rate is the lowest in the nation, while the state’s financial incentives are some of the nation’s most attractive.

Education.

Sumter County parents have excellent choices in public and private schools, and there are 7 universities and institutions of higher learning located in the county, including Central Carolina Technical College, University of South Carolina-Sumter and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. More than 12 institutions of higher learning are located within a one-hour drive or less.

Quality of life.

The city of Sumter has a historic downtown with museums, theatres and an opera house. County recreation includes equestrian activities, hiking, boating and kayaking.

Successful companies.

Sumter County include Fortune 500 companies such as Continental Tires-the Americas LLC, Eaton Electrical, Caterpillar Hydraulics and International Paper.

Global Network.

South Carolina is home to more than 1,200 international companies and firms. South Carolina Department of Commerce has a long and successful track record of helping international companies establish and expand business operations in the US and have offices in many countries to offer services and support.

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South Carolina is home to more than 1,200 international companies and firms. South Carolina Department of Commerce has a long and successful track record of helping international companies establish and expand business operations in the US and have offices in many countries to offer services and support.

Located in central South Carolina, Sumter County is home to Shaw Air Force Base. The County has a population of 108,000 in the Metropolitan Statistical Area and a population of 1.2 million within a 45-mile radius.

For global industry, Sumter County offers strategic advantages including:

  • Close proximity to major markets, manufacturers and tier suppliers as well as ports on the Eastern Seaboard
  • A skilled workforce
  • Industrial sites with low-cost utilities and abundant shovel-ready acreage
  • Rapid transportation and market reach
  • Lower costs of operation

These advantages support success across multiple sectors such as manufacturing, aerospace, and biomedical. 

Workforce training.

Training begins for area high school students at the Sumter Career and Technology Center, with further training available at the Central Carolina Technical College where the latest technology in progressive mechatronics and workforce preparation are introduced. Simulated work environments allow students to use functional tools to learn principles such as lean manufacturing. For qualified companies, South Carolina provides free custom workforce training designed to company specifications. This customized training is delivered through the state program readySCTM, working together with Central Carolina Technical College. South Carolina also offers an apprenticeship program, Apprenticeship CarolinaTM.

Transportation.

Sumter provides many routes for low-cost shipping and transportation, including U.S. Interstate Highway I-95 and 9 other U.S. routes and state highways inside the County. Two Class I rail systems connect industry to a rail network extending 2,300 track miles across the U.S. The global Port of Charleston is easily accessed via I-95; in addition to the Sumter Airport, seven regional and international airports are located within 160 miles.

Lower costs and a supportive environment for business.

Operational costs are lower with South Carolina’s average electricity rate of 5.27 cents per kilowatt hour, the 7th lowest in the U.S., and gas rate of $3.62 per thousand cubic feet, the nation’s 9th lowest. South Carolina’s unionization rate is the lowest in the nation, while the state’s financial incentives are some of the nation’s most attractive.

Education.

Sumter County parents have excellent choices in public and private schools, and there are 7 universities and institutions of higher learning located in the county, including Central Carolina Technical College, University of South Carolina-Sumter and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. More than 12 institutions of higher learning are located within a one-hour drive or less.

Quality of life.

The city of Sumter has a historic downtown with museums, theatres and an opera house. County recreation includes equestrian activities, hiking, boating and kayaking.

Successful companies.

Sumter County include Fortune 500 companies such as Continental Tires-the Americas LLC, Eaton Electrical, Caterpillar Hydraulics and International Paper.

Global Network.

South Carolina is home to more than 1,200 international companies and firms. South Carolina Department of Commerce has a long and successful track record of helping international companies establish and expand business operations in the US and have offices in many countries to offer services and support.

Sumter by the numbers. Click to view pdf.

 

Everything you need is HERE


Sumter By the Numbers
A Decade of Prosperity
2010 - 2019

We’re Moving Ahead!
The mission of Sumter Economic Development is to attract distinguished businesses and industries while increasing the wealth and quality of life for all Sumter citizens and people in our neighboring counties.

Per Capita Income 31.74% increase
2010: $29,302
2019: $38,603

Median Household Income 19% Increase
2010: $42,840
2019: $51,025

Jobs Created
5,440 New Direct Manufacturing Jobs
plus
18,500 New Indirect Manufacturing Jobs
equals
23,940 Total Jobs Created since 2010

Gross Domestic Product
31.4% increase in GDP in 10 years.

New Investment
$1.6 Billion in investment from new expansion manufacturing projects since 2010.
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Anchored by the pillars of Healthcare, Education, Recreation and Employment, Sumter is the ideal
place to work, play, live and love. Our Community is located in the heart of South Carolina and is
positioned for continued growth matched by an exceptional quality of life.

22.3 Minutes Commute Time
$43,792 Median Household Income
$113,900 Median Household Value

106,995 Population
47,636 Labor Force
5.0% Unemployment Rate

18,000+ Total Students Enrolled in K-12 Schools
50 Universities within 50 miles offering Associate or Bachelor’s Degrees
Cost of living Index 87.9% of the US Average

Largest Employers
1. Shaw Air Force Base 8,524
2. Sumter School District 3,070
3. Prisma Health Tuomey 1,800
4. Continental Tire 1,400
5. Thompson Construction Group 1,360

Largest Employers Occupational Breakdown
1. Manufacturing 6,483
2. Health Care and Social Assistance 5,971
3. Retail Trade 4,672
4. Accommodation & Food Services 3,695
5. Construction 2,528

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10 E. Liberty Street, Sumter, SC 29150