Sumter's Schwedler named top 50 economic developer for 2018

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Jay Schwedler, president and CEO of Sumter Economic Development and TheLINK, which also represents Lee County, was recently named one of the top 50 economic developers in North America for 2018.

The honor was given by Consultant Connect, a consulting agency that bridges the gap between economic developers and site consultants.

The economic development professionals selected for the list were nominated by their colleagues in both the economic development industry and the site consultant community for excellent practices, innovation and success in building the communities they serve, according to a news release.

Each recipient will receive his or her award at Consultant Connect's Economix event in Nashville in December.