Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Economic Development topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
South River EDC outlines outreach plan to support local businesses
Summary
At its Feb. 19 meeting the South River EDC approved an outreach strategy to promote Main Street businesses, including attending grand openings, producing a commission flyer, pursuing media coverage via a "City Reel," and exploring a fall festival revival; it also created edc@southrivernj.org for official inquiries.
At its Feb. 19, 2025 meeting the South River Economic Development Commission (EDC) finalized a business-focused outreach plan aimed at increasing visibility for Main Street businesses. The commission agreed to attend grand openings, hand out grant information to eligible businesses, and develop a flyer explaining who the EDC is and how it can help local businesses.
Members also discussed marketing efforts including production of a "City Reel" and a targeted flyer to be sent with Spring Gathering invitations. The minutes record that the commission created an official email address, edc@southrivernj.org, and is working with the borough to establish a Facebook page to amplify outreach. The discussion included event ideas for a fall Main Street festival, restoration of the "frost on the pumpkin" race, and coordinating a trunk-or-treat with the recreation department to drive foot traffic to downtown.
The record does not attribute these proposals to a single speaker; they are recorded as commission plans and next steps. The EDC did not specify grant program names or funding amounts at this meeting. The commission plans to circulate the newly drafted materials to businesses with Spring Gathering invitations and pursue media coverage where possible.
