FROM THE GOVERNOR
For Immediate Release : October 18 , 2021 Contact : Governor ’ s Press Office , ( 850 ) 717-9282 , Media @ eog . myflorida . com
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $ 6 Million Infrastructure Investment for Sumter County
SUMTERVILLE , Fla . – Today , Governor Ron DeSantis announced a $ 6 million Florida Job Growth Grant Fund award to Sumter County to help complete a one and a half mile road expansion that serves a 300-acre industrial park . The road expansion will support highdemand fields like manufacturing and construction , creating nearly 7,000 jobs and adding an estimated $ 336 million in additional income for Sumter County residents . Governor DeSantis made this announcement as part of a several-weeks long tour of the state highlighting job growth , workforce training initiatives , and infrastructure investments in small and rural communities .
“ Infrastructure projects are vital for the growth and development of new business in the State of Florida ,” said Governor Ron DeSantis . “ I am happy to award $ 6 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund for a road expansion that will help current development of the industrial park , create thousands of jobs , and ensure the continued success of Sumter County . Through strategic investments , like the ones I have announced over the past several weeks , we can continue the momentum of Florida ’ s vibrant industrial base .”
28 DITCHMEN • OCTOBER 2021