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Economic Development Resources

Sumter's business assets are many, but largely unknown or unrecognized within our local communities. We intend to change that by agressively promoting what is available, while at the same time, reaching out to expand our selection of programs and partners.

Sumter Demographic and Geographic Data
  • Sumter Population Demographic Data (OEDR)
  • Sumter Population Demographic Data (EDIS)
  • Sumter Demographic Data (US Census)
  • Sumter County Land Use Map
  • Sumter County Municipalities
  • Florida Economy at a Glance

    • Sumter Business Statistics
  • Sumter Average Annual Wages

    • Business Strategy & Incentives
  • 2011 Sumter County Tourism Plan (PDF; 4MB)
  • 2010 Strategic Economic Development Plan (PDF; 6MB)
  • Strategic Economic Development Plan Presentation (PPT; 13MB)
  • Sumter County Incentives
  • Federal, State and Local Incentives White Paper
  • State Incentives Matrix
  • Sumter County Top Ten
  • State Economic Development Grants and Incentives Programs
  • Local Option Ad Valorem Tax Abatement Map

    • Local Business Resource Partners
  • Enterprise Florida
  • Work Force Central Florida
  • Small Business Administration (SBA)
  • Service Corp of Reputable Executives (SCORE)
  • Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
  • Sumter County Chamber of Commerce
  • Sumter County Government Offices

    • Local Educational Resource Partners
  • Lake-Sumter Community College - Business Resources Center (LSCC-BRC)
  • UF-IFAS Sumter County Extension

    • Business Resources
    • Site Seeker
    • Sumter CEOs