Western Financial Group Opens New Location, Raises Money for Local Community in Vernon
May 21 2024 - 8:12AM
Western Financial Group will kick off the grand opening of a new
Vernon branch with the company’s annual 5km walk to raise funds for
local charities. NONA Child Development Centre will be the
recipient of funds raised through the initiative. With care at the
heart of Western’s business, the company is pleased to open it’s
new, accessible and redesigned branch in Vernon on May 23.
“We want to be where our customers are and offer our services in
a way that’s accessible to everyone, so our customers can get in
touch with us in person, over the phone or online,” said Western
Financial Group President and CEO, Kenny Nicholls. “Healthy teams
are also important to us, so integrating a walk while giving back
to our local communities seemed to be an obvious way to celebrate
Vernon’s grand opening. Buying insurance should be easy, and our
customers should feel secure that we have their backs in the event
that something should go wrong.”
Staff across the country will take part in a 5km walk to raise
funds for issues that matter most to them. Western will donate $50
for each team member who participates in the walk. Since 2001,
Western Financial Group Community Foundation has given back $9
million in support of local communities across
Canada. “Everyone who lives in the North Okanagan area knows
NONA and the great services they provide the community’s children,
so it made perfect sense for us to choose this worthy organization
for our 2024 walk in Vernon,” said Kenny.
The walk will take place at Western Financial Group Vernon from
11:00am to 11:30am. The branch grand opening will start at 12:00pm
with a BBQ fundraiser, for attendees and community members (while
supplies last). The new branch has an updated look and feel, with a
more open, accessible layout to better serve our customers. The
branch hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday and now
open Saturdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Grand opening details (photo opp):
DATE:
May 23, 2024
TIME:
12:00 – 2:00
WHERE:
905-4400 32 Street Vernon BC V1T9H2
WHO:
Kenny Nicholls, Western Financial Group President and
CEO Grant Ostir, Chief Business Development OfficerDarren
Sinclair, VP, SalesHelen Armstrong, Executive Director,
NONACouncillor Fehr – City of Vernon
WHAT:
Vernon Government Officials, members of Western Financial
Leadership Team and NONA leadership will engage in a celebration of
Western’s latest branch opening after a charitable walk to raise
money for NONA. For more information about NONA, visit
https://nona-cdc.com/.
Western Financial Group Inc. Headquartered in High
River, Alberta, Western Financial Group is a diversified insurance
services company focused on creating security and peace of mind and
has provided over one million Canadians with the proper protection
for over 100 years. Western is committed to community service,
customer service, innovation, growth, and people while providing
personal and business insurance through our engaged team of over
2,000 people in over 200 locations, affiliates, and various
connected channels. Since the very beginning, supporting our
local communities has guided everything we do - it’s who we are. In
2001, the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation (our
non-profit charity) was created as a way for our team members to
give back and positively impact the people and pride in the places
where we live, work and play – to date we have invested over $9
million back into our communities. Western Financial Group is
a subsidiary of Trimont Financial Ltd., a subsidiary of The
Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company.
Western Financial Group Communities FoundationFounded in
2001, the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation serves to
give back to the communities where Western employees live and work
and play, and foster employee pride and engagement. The
Foundation's core donation programs include community
Infrastructure Grants, the Western Inspirational Awards for
graduating high school students, and the Matching Grants Program.
Since its inception, the Western Communities Foundation has given
back more than $9 million to support local communities.
Nichola Petts
Western Financial Group
416-200-6782
nichola.petts@westernfg.ca