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Nov 3, 2021 | Toon in to Manufacturing - Carlos Barrios
Hi, my name is Carlos Andres Barrios. I’m a Process Engineer at Carolina Filters, Inc here in Sumter, SC. We clean metallic filtration and associated process equipment. I’ve been working at Carolina Filters for 3 months and I love it! My birthday is April 11th and my
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Oct 19, 2021 | Eat On This
Members of Sumter County Sheriff’s Department and the City of Sumter Police participated in a special Law Enforcement session of “Eat on This” – a new community outreach program hosted by TheLINK and Sumter Economic Development. Eat on This is designed to engage groups, build awareness
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Oct 11, 2021 | TheLINK Economic Alliance Receives “Excellence in Economic Development” Award
Washington, DC – TheLINK Economic Alliance won a Gold Rank “Excellence in Economic Development” award for its Industrial Portfolio from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The honor was presented October 5, 2021 at an awards ceremony during the IEDC Annual Conference, in Nashville, TN.
IEDC's Excellence in Economic
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Oct 1, 2021 | Toon in to Manufacturing - Larsen Cline
Hi, my name is Larsen Cline. I’m the Communications Specialist for Continental Tire here in Sumter, SC. We manufacture passenger and light truck tires. I’ve been working here for almost 6 years and it has been rewarding. My birthday is March 22 and my favorite childhood cartoon was
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Oct 1, 2021 | Toon in to Manufacturing - Jenene Morris
Hi, I’m Jenene Morris. I’m an Accountant for the Sumter SKF facility. We’re a manufacturer of Ball, roller & wire race bearings. I’ve been working here for almost 5 years and it’s been great! My birthday is March 25 and my favorite
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Oct 1, 2021 | Toon in to Manufacturing
Hi, my name is Detra Mardis. I’m the Human Resources Manager at Eaton Corporation. We’re a manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment. I’ve been working at the Sumter, SC facility for 14 years and a total of 20 years for the company. My birthday is February 25 and
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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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