"This vote is critical for Sumter on so many levels. . . the boost the Penny for Progress is going to give this community will greatly outweigh the risk of not passing it. We need to vote yes-now is the time."

-Nicole Norris, President
Nicole Norris Design Studio


"The Penny for Progress will go a long way to helping us regain that competitive edge (in economic development). . . We do need it, we can afford it. . . Are we willing to make the hard sacrifices so we can leave a better community for our children and grandchildren than the one we inherited?"

-Phil Ballinger
Lt. Col, USAF, (Ret)
President & CEO of The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, (Ret)


"This is a wise investment in our community's future. Please join me in voting "Yes" on November 4th. Let's make Sumter great!"

-Chuck Fienning
Sumter Development Board


"By purchasing and protecting land that abuts Shaw AFB, Sumter County will take a bold step at preventing unfavorable encroachment along Shaw's flight lines.

As a former three-term mayor of Sumter and Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, I implore you to think of the Penny for Progress as a penny to protect Shaw AFB. Please vote yes for the Penny on November 4th."

-Stephen Creech
Creech, Roddey, Watson Insurance


"The Penny for Progress Campaign is a crossroad that will be critical to the fate of our local economy. A 'yes' vote on the referendum will determine a path of growth and progress for everyone in the Sumter community."

-Earl Wilson
President, KFC & Arby's