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Fourth Downtown for The Villages® Community Committed to Sumter County

A fourth downtown is part of a 30-year road construction agreement recently approved by the Sumter County Board of Commissioners.

The agreement also mentions the development of the 525E Industrial Center, a 432-acre industrial park south of Coleman. “The Villages of Southern Oaks and the new industrial park will together provide significant employment and economic development,” the agreement states.

Sumter County Approves High Residential Density

More apartments, condominiums and other multifamily housing may be on the way to Sumter County after the Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment allowing up to 24 housing units per acre. The high-density residential land-use designation is intended to spark investment in more multifamily housing in order to meet the strong housing demand as workers come to the rapidly developing county.

UF/IFAS Develops Industrial Hemp Pilot Project Research Plan

More than 30 states presently have industrial hemp projects; however Florida has a comparative advantage in growing season and markets. Industrial hemp has been identified as a potentially valuable and impactful alternative crop for Florida, which could be used for fiber, building materials, forages and pain relief (CBD oil).

Sumter County Warehouse Distribution Analysis is now available

The warehouse distribution analysis includes data and comparisons of today's changing warehouse and distribution landscapes. It also looks specifically at warehouse distribution marketing opportunities in the county and how they compare with other areas throughout the state.

Featured Business

Sumter County Welcomes MAPEI® to the Business Community

MAPEI® started as a small, family business in Milan, Italy in 1937. Now a multi-national company with locations on several continents, MAPEI® is a global leader in adhesives, sealants, and other chemical products for the building industry. Their new location in Wildwood, FL is their 11^th location in the United States and 3^rd location in Florida. They will soon start distribution operations from the facility and have future plans for manufacturing onsite. Please join Sumter County Economic Development in welcoming MAPEI® to our business community.

Upcoming Events

Florida SBDC at UCF -
Sumter County
Business Seminars
Sumter County Services Center
7375 Powell Road, Room 102
Wildwood, FL 34785

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 -
9:30AM to 10:30AM
Thursday, August 30, 2018 -
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

In this NO-COST seminar, Area Manager, Chris Abetz, will identify the guiding steps to produce an effective Strategic Plan for your Small Business.

Come join us to learn, grow, and take action.
We will help you in the endeavor.

MAF 2018 Manufacturing Exchange
Vinoy Renaissance Resort
501 5th Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

September 19-21, 2018

The MAF Manufacturing Exchange is a forum to keep manufacturers in the know on the state of manufacturing in Florida, the resources available to them, their opportunities for growth, and to survey the industry on needs for improving the business climate.

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