The Village of South River is committed to building a strong and sustainable future by investing in economic development. Guided by the 2025 Strategic Plan, the Village is advancing projects that create jobs, strengthen local businesses, and improve the quality of life for residents. From renewable energy initiatives to tourism opportunities, South River is positioning itself as a hub for innovation, community growth, and regional collaboration

Why Economic Development Matters

Economic development plays a critical role in ensuring the long-term prosperity of South River. The Strategic Plan identifies five priority areas:

• Expanding community transit through reliable and inclusive ride-share programs.

• Investing in green energy by installing solar projects on municipal buildings.

• Supporting the adaptive reuse of municipal properties like the village-owned multipurpose building (former brewery) and historic Train Station.

• Growing experiential tourism, especially through Tom Thomson Park’s star-gazing and cultural events.

• Building strong partnerships with businesses, community groups, and regional organizations

Together, these priorities strengthen workforce attraction, reduce municipal costs, and create opportunities for residents and entrepreneurs.

Update – Intern Appointed

To support this vision, the Village has appointed an Economic Development Intern to assist with advancing local projects.

Intern Details:

• Name: Tanvir Kabir

• Position: Economic Development Officer / Business Manager (Intern)

• Contact: 📞 705-386-2573 ext. 107 | ✉ intern@southriver.ca

Tanvir brings professional experience in finance, project coordination, and community engagement. In this role, he will help move forward initiatives such as ride-share transit, renewable energy projects, property redevelopment, and community events. He also provides support for newcomer and foreign worker settlement, helping ensure that new residents are welcomed and connected to opportunities in South River.

In addition, if anyone would like help writing government funding applications, or promoting a personal business, the intern will be happy to assist.

Looking Ahead

Over the coming years, the Village will continue to:

• Develop new business opportunities.

• Explore alternative uses for underutilized municipal properties.

• Invest in renewable energy to reduce long-term costs.

• Expand tourism programming at Tom Thomson Park and the Train Station.

• Support workforce attraction, retention, and newcomer settlement.

By investing in economic development today, South River is building the foundation for a thriving, inclusive, and resilient future.