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Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. Announces Selection of Sumter County For Major Expansion Project

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., located in Lake Panasoffkee, recently announced their plans to expand their operations in Sumter County. This expansion will include a highly automated pressure treatment facility and distribution operation for their lumber products. The projected capital investment is five million dollars and the project is expected to create eight new full-time jobs in Sumter County. The facility will also benefit from future water infrastructure improvements through a FL DEO grant, which was the result of a partnership between Sumter County and the City of Bushnell.
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$838,860 Grant Award the Result of County and City Joint Effort

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has awarded $838,860 in grant funds to Sumter County as part of the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The grant application was a joint effort between Sumter County and the City of Bushnell with support from local businesses that will benefit from the enhanced water infrastructure along the County Road 470 corridor.

GRESCO Plans To Expand Wildwood Facility Underway

GRESCO, a local supplier of utility and electrical supplies, is expanding their existing facility in Wildwood. Plans include an addition of approximately 30,000 square feet of warehouse space and about 5,000 square feet of office space, along with other improvements.

Project Completion Paves Way for Industrial Park Development on County Road 525E

Sumter County recently completed the construction of CR 525E through The Villages Industrial Park. The project also included a gas line and water line extension to serve the industrial park.

Featured Business

Eagle Roofing Products located in Sumterville, is a California based privately held, family-owned organization that has been in the concrete tile industry for over 40 years. Founded in 1989 with five employees, Eagle has grown to four manufacturing plants, seven design centers and a workforce of 500 employees, specializing in providing concrete tile roofing solutions for the building industry.

Upcoming Events

SBDC-Sumter County Business Seminars
The Villages Sumter County Service Center
Room 102
7375 Powell Road
Wildwood, FL 34785

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM or Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Topic: Managing a Business- In this free seminar, Area Manager, Chris Abetz, will identify typical pain points in any business and how to find relief. Come join us to learn, grow, and take action to Tune-Up your business. We will help you in the endeavor. No cost to attend.

Sumter County Chamber of Commerce April Lunch Exchange
Lake Miona Recreation Center
1526 Buena Vista Boulevard
The Villages, FL 32162

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

The guest speaker will be Ashley Moody, a fifth generation Floridian who at the age of thirty-one became the youngest judge elected in the State of Florida. Ashley’s impressive bio includes a successful legal career, time as a federal prosecutor, a Circuit Court Judge and an adjunct college professor. You don’t want to miss out on hearing her speak. Cost is $15 for Chamber members, $18 for non-members and includes lunch.

Sumter Youth Future Entrepreneur Competition
Wildwood Community Center
6500 County Road 139
Wildwood, FL 34785

Thursday, April 12, 2018
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The theme for April 12 is inspiring, encouraging, and celebrating student entrepreneurship in Sumter County. The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Sumter County as is clearly indicated by the participation and success of this program for the past two years. Tickets are $15 and does include dinner.

Sumter County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
Rohan Recreation Center
850 Kristine Way
Wildwood, FL 34785

Friday, May 11, 2018
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This year the Chamber is celebrating the variety of businesses in and around Sumter County and offereing them a platform to shine. Vendor spaces are limited! You do not want to miss the opportunity to promote your business and meet hundreds of new and potential customers or clients.

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