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An Impressive Milestone for The Daily Sun
The Koening & Bauer Commander CT printing press is one of the most awe-inspiring pieces of manufacturing equipment one could ever set their eyes on. The crisp feel of fresh newsprint in one’s hands along with that first cup of coffee is a morning ritual that many residents look forward to. Those papers are now being produced right here in Sumter County at The Villages Daily Sun’s new state of the art 103,000 square foot production facility. Located in the Governor Rick Scott Industrial Park, the facility utilizes some of the most efficient production automation technology the area has ever seen.  With a startlingly high output capacity, the plant can meet the demand for out-of-area printing jobs as well.         
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Sumter County School's Senior Job Fair a Success for Students and Employers
The Senior Hiring Fair was held on May 19 in person at the Sumter Prep Academy and successfully connected graduating seniors with at least 19 local employers for on-site interviews and immediate hiring. If you'd like to participate in next year's event, contact the Sumter County School District. 
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Florida SBDC Network Celebrates 45 Years of Helping State’s Small Businesses
In 1976, the Florida SBDC Network was funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The network now has more than 40 centers and 300 employees and provides tools, training and expertise to thousands of Florida’s businesses annually. SBDC in person services are again available beginning June 1st in Wildwood at The Villages Sumter County Service Center and will continue to be available via video conference.    
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Traditional and PTO Bank Plans Still Dominate the Paid-Leave Landscape
Traditional paid leave plans, with separately accrued sick days, vacation time and other eligible days off, remain the most common type of paid time off (PTO) plan in the U.S., new research shows.
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Featured Business

SECO Energy
SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative serving over 200,000 families and businesses across seven counties in Central Florida, making SECO the third-largest electric co-op in Florida and the seventh-largest in the nation. One of the most important distinctions between other types of utilities and SECO is that they are a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative.  Their members have a voice in the co-op’s decision-making process. They elect a nine-member Board of Trustees, who meet monthly to monitor the financial status of the Cooperative and make policy decisions in the best interest of the membership.  SECO Energy is a three-time J.D. Power award winner and earned a score of 91 from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) in 2020.  

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 5:30 PM

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Florida Makes MakeMore Manufacturing Summit 2021
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Tue, Jun 22, 2021 8:30 AM - Thu, Oct 28, 2021 10:30 AM EDT

 
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