In the Community

Westmount Signs is featured on CTV News: MADE RIGHT HERE

In the weekly segment Made Right Here, CTV Kitchener profiles makers from around the region. Everything from cakes and canoes to textiles and submersible vehicles is produced here. Each week, CTV Kitchener presents another maker to show off another product made right here at home. “There’s nothing that we can’t do” says Tim Bezner, owner and president of Westmount Signs & Printing, who tells us the secret of their success.

Watch the video HERE.

Westmount Signs & Printing wins Community Builder Of The Year Award 2024

Westmount Signs & Printing has built their business around supporting the community they live and work in. Their belief in community involvement as a social responsibility drives everything they do. In 2023, alone, they sponsored over 100 local organizations, providing nearly $50,000 in financial and in-kind sponsorships to non-profit organizations and charities. This substantial investment directly empowered various community-focused initiatives, including educational programs such as literacy workshops, STEM initiatives, and after-school tutoring programs. In addition to in-kind sponsorships, they also focus on collaborating with other local businesses Their belief in community involvement also extends to their team members, with their Employee Volunteering Initiatives. They also prioritize environmental responsibility, with sustainable practices and investing in eco-friendly processes. Westmount Signs & Printing views their success not only as a measure of their business achievements but also as a reflection of the positive change they contribute to the community.

Community Support Connections: Spicers & Westmount Signs Give Back

“Thank you to Westmount Signs & Printing and Spicers Canada for their incredibly generous donation to Community Support Connections. We’re incredibly grateful for their support in making a positive impact in our community. Their generosity will go a long way in helping us continue our mission of providing essential services to those in need. Thank you, Westmount Signs & Printing and Spicers! Your contribution means the world to us.”

Battle of the Builds: Canstruction Waterloo Region

Every year for Canstruction Waterloo Region, designers, architects, and engineers use their talents to raise food, funds, and awareness for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. This year, The FoodBank of Waterloo Region are introducing Battle of the Builds, a look back at five years of Canstruction Waterloo Region. Between April 17-25, 2021, images of the structures will be on display at Conestoga Mall and local grocery stores, and you will have the chance to decide the Canstruction Waterloo Region Battle of the Build champion by donating to vote. Since 2008, Canstruction Waterloo Region has helped provide more than 1.2 million meals to people in our community struggling to put food on the table. Westmount Signs & Printing are proud sponsors of Canstruction Battle of the Builds and Find Phil!

Thank You Frontline Heroes. 50% donated to The FoodBank of Waterloo Region

During these unprecedented times, Westmount Signs & Printing is donating 50% from each sign sold to The FoodBank of Waterloo Region. For only $20 +hst with no minimum order, show your support to Doctors, Nurses, Mail and Delivery workers, Grocery Clerks, Truck Drivers, and all frontline heroes. Each lawn sign comes with an H-stake and is easily installed onto lawns; simply push down into soil. Each sign is 24″ x 16″ and will fit into most vehicles. Thank You Frontline Heroes, from the bottom of our hearts. Please call us at 519-885-1400 or Contact Us today to place your order.

Kitchener Waterloo COVID-19 Sewn Medical Supplies

Waterloo Region Children’s Business Fair

“People who are crazy enough to believe they can change the world, are the ones who do.” – Steve Jobs.

Westmount Signs & Printing are proud printing sponsors for the annual Waterloo Region Children’s Business Fair, an event that provides young entrepreneurs between ages 6-14 to start their very own business and sell their products and services to the community. The Children’s Business Fair is the largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America and continues its annual event in Waterloo Region.

Belmont Village Festival (Bestival)

Westmount Signs & Printing are annual sponsors for the Belmont Village Festival (Bestival), the premier arts and music event held every September. In 2019 there were over 8000 people in attendance. The two day experience brings local artists to perform over 3 pedestrian blocks and is held in the heart of midtown Kitchener Waterloo.

The KW Oktoberfest

WILLKOMMEN!  The Annual Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is the region’s premier event.  Come and celebrate in our community that comes alive with the vibrant Bavarian colours of costumes, dance and song.  The Bavarian cultural festival has something in store for everyone. Westmount Signs & Printing is pleased to continue as an annual sponsor for the event’s sign and printing needs.

Taste of the Region

CTRL V and Extra Life

Zonta Film Festival (ZFF)

Christmas in the Village

Stuffin Stockings

Westmount Signs & Printing is a Gold Sponsor for the annual Stuffin Stockings, a program that sends stockings out to those in need throughout the Waterloo Region. Since 2010, they’ve grown from “a few” stockings to over 2,500 annually. Recipients include newborn babies, children, teens, adults, New Canadians, adults living with disabilities, seniors, and people struggling with homelessness.

Waterloo Chronicle – Featured Article

On January 2019, the Waterloo Chronicle featured an article on Westmount Signs & Printing with its business booming due to economic growth and a long-standing reputation. Read the full article HERE.

The Waterloo Chronicle is a community website serving the municipality since 1856 and has been the voice of its citizens for more than 150 years. They reach more than 32,000 homes in Waterloo and has extensive coverage in local news, lifestyle news, business, arts and sports.

Waterloo Minor Soccer Club

The Waterloo Minor Soccer Club mentors youths as they engage in an active lifestyle, learn life skills and values while they pursue their goals. As official sponsors, Westmount Signs & Printing continues to support WMSC as they enter their 50^th year of providing a positive learning environment for our children.

Waterloo Minor Baseball Association

The Waterloo Minor Baseball Association provides a valuable service to youngsters in the Kitchener Waterloo community, engaging them in productive and organized activities. Waterloo has the highest diamond costs in the province of Ontario, and the WMBA relies heavily on the support of the local business community. Westmount Signs & Printing are proud annual sponsors in their continued efforts to teach youths the benefits of teamwork, commitment and dedication.

Extend a Family Waterloo Region

Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) was founded in 1981 by a group of parents who wanted their sons and daughters who had developmental disabilities to have friends and be included in their community. It is run by a volunteer board of directors made of supported families and community members. Westmount Signs & Printing are proud sponsors each year for all their sign and printing essentials.

Special Olympics

Westmount Signs & Printing are proud sponsors for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation (SOCF), which was founded in 1997. It exists to financially support the strategic objectives of Special Olympics Canada. Their goals are to increase program participation of individuals with an intellectual disability, increase recruitment of volunteers, including trained coaches and officials, and to ensure the financial integrity of the Special Olympics Canada movement for generations to come. SOCF believes individuals with an intellectual disability can lead healthier and happier lives when given the opportunity to participate in sport programs.

Child Witness Centre

The Child Witness Centre provides support, education and advocacy for children and youth who are, or may become victims or witnesses of abuse or crime. Evolving their programs to fit the needs of young victims or witnesses has always been a key component of their mission. Westmount Signs & Printing are proud sponsors in their efforts in offering various programs to Waterloo Region, Guelph and Wellington County.

The KW Flamenco Festival

The KW Flamenco Fest is an annual event hosted by CaluJules – Flamenco Plus with the goal to nurture and grow our local flamenco community. CaluJules is founded by dancer-singer Claudia Aguirre and flamenco guitarist Julian Berg. Together they teach flamenco in Waterloo and the North-East districts of Toronto. They are passionate about community-building and arts education, having led workshops for organizations such as Wheeldance Canada and the VIVA Youth Singers Choir. Westmount Signs & Printing are proud sponsors for all their printing and signage needs.

Junior Achievement Waterloo Region Golf Tournament

Since 1991, the funds raised at the JA Waterloo Region Golf Tournament have helped countless youths to succeed through experiential learning programs and mentoring by their dedicated volunteers. Their funding comes from corporations, foundations and individuals such as Westmount Signs & Printing who provide youth in Waterloo Region with the financial understanding, work readiness and entrepreneurial skills they need to succeed.

The Food Bank Of Waterloo Region – Interview

Westmount Signs & Printing is proud to continue to be one of many community partners that support the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. It is through these community partnerships, that the Food Bank is able obtain and distribute emergency food from neighbours to neighbours. The Food Bank of Waterloo Region has always been a leader, taking risks and doing things differently while nourishing collaboration. They feel very strongly that the only way to have significant impact addressing hunger in our communities and across the country is to work together. Read the interview HERE .

Kitchener Blues Festival

Kitchener Blues Festival is free festival which takes place the weekend after the Canadian “Civic Holiday” in August. Starting with their Thursday Kick Off Concert, then all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday the events feature various blues artists. The team at Westmount Signs & Printing is proud to continue with their longstanding sponsorship of the festival.

Irish Real Life Festival

Westmount Signs & Printing has partnered with Irish Real Life to paint the town green the week of St. Patrick’s Day. The festival will showcase the rich scope of contemporary and traditional Irish culture through a variety of events for all ages.

Irish Real Life Festival is a not for profit festival powered by a group of passionate individuals who mission is to celebrates the rich history and modern ideas of Ireland. They believe that for one week every March, everyone should have Irish roots.

Duds for Studs

The team at Westmount Signs & Printing is supporting Dr. Rahima Hirji, ND of Sage Naturopathic Clinic and Moe Visram of Trends For Men with their Duds for Studs initiative. The inaugural ‘Suit Up!’ event takes place at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Kitchener.

Duds for Studs is local program that provides free prom, semi-formal, graduation and business wear to young men who otherwise could not afford them. Gently used business and formal wear including suits, shirts, dress pants, belts, ties, and shoes are being collected at Sage Naturopathic Clinic and Trends for Men in order to be redistributed to those in need at the Suit Up! event.

Leadership Waterloo Region: Fire & Ice Gala Fundraiser

Westmount Signs & Printing has been a sponsor for Leadership Waterloo Region since 2014 at Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener. They are a social-profit organization working to address the leadership gap in our region by providing community focused leadership development opportunities. Each of our programs offers professionals and youth opportunities to hone their leadership skills while contributing to the health of the community.

Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce

As a member and sponsor, Westmount Signs & Printing continues to provide signs and printing for GKWCC events including the 100 Mile Feast, BA5 Series, Business Excellence Awards, Golf Scramble, Inspiring Women Event, and International Women’s Day Breakfast.

The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to providing strong, continued service to over 1800 members in one of Canada’s marquee pioneering and entrepreneurial business communities.

Waterloo Region Creative Capital of Canada

Westmount Signs & Printing are official sponsors of the Waterloo Region Creative Capital of Canada, a group of people, companies and organizations that want to publicly celebrate what led to Waterloo Region’s success: problem solving creativity. The movement started with a thought and conversation that led to a growing commitment from early supporters. Others joined and the movement continued to grow.

United Way Kitchener Waterloo & Area

Westmount Signs & Printing has been supporting the United Way Kitchener Waterloo & Area through various community events.

Proceeds from events support the United Way KW’s work in helping kids be all that they can be, in moving people from poverty to possibility, and in helping to create healthy people and strong communities.

Community Support Connections – Meals on Wheels

Community Support Connections – Meals on Wheels and More is a local charitable organization that provides a range of supports and services that enable seniors and adults with disabilities to live at home with independence and dignity. As well as being the print and signage sponsor for various CSC fundraising events, Westmount Signs & Printing installed The Recognition Kitchen donor wall at the CSC Breslau office.

The WRPS Children’s Safety Village

Westmount Signs & Printing is proud to sponsor the Waterloo Regional Police Service Children’s Safety Village. In addition to the Pylon Sign out front, the graphics and signs throughout the village have been supplied and installed.

Farwell 4 Hire

Finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis one odd job at a time. You may know Mike Farwell from his daily show on 570 News or as the voice of the Kitchener Rangers. Westmount Signs & Printing are humble sponsors in his efforts to support Cystic Fibrosis research. Every May, give Mike all your oddest jobs, in exchange for a donation. Yard work, painting, whatever odd job you need done…he’ll do it.