News and Reports

Oct 1, 2021  |  Toon in to Manufacturing
Hi, I’m Paula Smith. I’m the Human Resources and Safety Manager at EMS-CHEMIE (North America) Inc in Sumter, SC. We’re a manufacturer of high-performance polyamides.  I’ve been working here for 8 years and I love it. My birthday is November 24 and my
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Sep 28, 2021  |  South Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary to Visit TheLINK Alliance
On June 17, 2021 it was announced that SC Governor Henry McMaster nominated Harry M. Lightsey III as the next Secretary of the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Lightsey was confirmed by the State Senate June 29th and now heads the organization charged with business development for the state. Lightsey visited TheLINK
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Sep 13, 2021  |  To new heights: Shaw Air Force Base grows 24% in 10 years
BY SHELBIE GOULDING shelbie@theitem.com Shaw Air Force Base proved itself to be a staple to the military world and Sumter community as it continues to prosper in personnel growth and base operations. In a span of 10 years, Shaw Air Force Base grew more than 24% in personnel, which came
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Sep 10, 2021  |  U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will kick off National Small Business Week (NSBW) next week. For more than 50 years, the weeklong event has recognized the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners to the local and national economies. And, this year is unlike any
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Aug 30, 2021  |  TheLINK Economic Development Alliance Wins Major Communication Award at the 2021 SEDC Annual Conference
For Immediate Release Contact: Gene Stinson, President The Southern Economic Development Council Phone: (404) 523-3030 Fax: (404) 523-0406 E-mail: gene@sedc.org Web: www.sedc.org TAMPA, FLORIDA (August 16, 2021) – TheLINK Economic Development Alliance received one of the top honors for a communications piece at the SEDC Communication Awards Ceremony. The awards
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Aug 23, 2021  |  BD Has Been Recognized For Having One Of The 100 Best Internship Programs
Let’s congratulate BD on their ongoing success! We’re thrilled to have them as one of our leading manufacturing industries in Sumter County, SC operating since 1970. Every year, WayUp—the leading platform for employers to recruit diverse, qualified talent—publishes a
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Aug 12, 2021  |  Nova Molecular to Break Ground on New Facility in Sumter, SC
Nova Molecular Technologies, Inc. (Nova), a manufacturing company and lead producer of high-purity solvents will break ground on a new facility in the Pocotaligo East Industrial Site located off of US 521 in Sumter on Thursday, August 12th at 3:00 pm. The new facility is a part of Nova’s operation
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Aug 3, 2021  |  Coming Soon: Lee County Speculative Building
Coming Soon -- growth on the horizon in the new Speculative (Spec) building in Lee County, South Carolina. Spec buildings are designed to be customizable and to suit the needs of new or expanding industries. The building size is 50,000 s.f. with potential expansion to 100,000 s.f., and it&rsquo
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Jun 25, 2021  |  Sumter Today: King Machine rules in the tire mold market through its partnership with Continental
As with any partnership, the product is only as good as its weakest link, and that remains true at King Machine. The company manufacturers tire molds and is the only mold provider to Continental Tire’s Sumter plant. Both companies have expanded, and King Machine is currently in the
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Mar 26, 2021  |  We got it MADE - Right HERE
For the past year, all of us have had to adjust our lives to deal with the global pandemic.  The same holds true for our local industries.  Not only did Sumter’s industries determine solutions to continue to produce high quality goods, but in some instances, pivoted
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