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Join Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development as he connects with Councillor Steve Peters for a fascinating look into the early electrification of St. Thomas. In this episode, Steve shares the story of how St. Thomas became one of the first communities in Ontario to receive electricity in 1911, thanks to Sir Adam Beck and the harnessing of Niagara Falls.
Learn how electrification transformed the lives of residents and the community as Steve also highlights the industrial growth that followed. Businesses, including early companies like the Metcalfe Shoe Company and St. Thomas Metal Signs, flocked to St. Thomas to take advantage of the new electrical infrastructure. Don't miss out on this exciting piece of local history!
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Join Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development for an exciting update from the Yarmouth Yard site at the St. Thomas Megasite! In this video, Mike and Nathan Bokma from the City of St. Thomas Industrial Development Team dive into the complex work, focusing on installing massive pipes using the jack and bore method. Learn how specialized equipment is used to safely install large-diameter casings beneath existing pipes from the Elgin primary water distribution system.
Curious about how long this intricate operation will take? Tune in to learn more about the fascinating process underway to ensure everything is installed precisely. From the Beehive E 62 - From Megasite to Tiny Site: Bridges to Oktoberfest + Project Tiny Hope9/11/2024 Join Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development for an action-packed update on what's happening in St. Thomas! 🚧
🚧On the Megasite: - The pedestrian bridge is going in under the railroad bridge, and curb work is underway on the YYES1 project. - The Power Co parcel grading is complete and ready for the next phase. - There are big changes on Highbury! Traffic has switched from the west side to the east side and the roundabout at South Edgeware is open for use. 🎉September is a busy month for local and community events! 🎶 The Elgin/St. Thomas Small Business Enterprise Centre is hosting Bridges to Better Business on September 26. This event offers a local food showcase for guests to enjoy a creative approach to their dinner for the evening, a small business awards celebration, and a special live music performance by Steven Page! Tickets are available to the public. Don't miss out! 🍻 Oktoberfest in September?! YES! Just like in Munich! The Downtown Development Board is kicking off the Fall with a fun-filled festival on September 21 with food, games, and over $3,000 in prizes through a Goosechase Scavenger Hunt launching September 14-21. This is a FREE admission event, and many activities are free to enjoy, including TRAIN RIDES! More details on the Downtown Development Board’s Facebook and website! 🚧 On the Tiny Site: 🏠 Project Tiny Hope: A community collaborative creating 40 affordable tiny homes will be making enormous progress soon! Doug Tarry Homes is leading a blitz build event on Sept. 24-26, with over 100 volunteers from other Home Builders constructing eight tiny homes in just three days! Follow along with Project Tiny Hope Don’t miss out on these fantastic events that celebrate the spirit of St. Thomas. From the Beehive E61 - Highbury and South Edgeware Roundabout Update + United Way 3M Harvest Lunch9/4/2024 In today’s update, Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development is on-site at the new roundabout at the intersection of Highbury and South Edgeware. He is joined by Pat Anckaert from The City of St. Thomas Industrial Development Team for an exciting progress report. Tune in to learn about the installation of base asphalt, upcoming milestones like traffic switching, and what to expect next, including an art installation coming this November!
Another Michael joins us this week as Mike Brix, also from the St. Thomas Industrial Development Team, shares progress on the YYES1 portion of the project. It's a main event. At St. Thomas Economic Development, we are also big fans of the community, so Mike also caught up with Chris McKinnis from United Way to talk about the upcoming 3M Harvest Lunch at ECRM on Wednesday, September 18th. Get all the details on the delicious menu and learn how this event supports local initiatives, benefiting 39 agencies right here in St. Thomas. |
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