ASSINIBOIA - E. Bourassa and Sons, with several locations in southern Saskatchewan, is proud to mark a milestone centennial milestone of business, that began in 1924. To honour the 100th anniversary, E. Bourassa and Sons has launched a $100,000 Community Development fund.
The fund will donate $100,000 in 2024 to local organizations that seek to drive change in their community. This initiative emphasizes their ongoing commitment and support of the communities that have supported them over the past century.
“I think the community is the driving force behind everything,” said Kurtis Bourassa, CEO. “Through strategic investments and partnerships, we aim to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the places we call home.”
An April 4 press release stated, “Emile Bourassa started out selling coal and wood; later adding kerosene, binder twine, Maytag washing machines and many other products. Four generations and 100 years later, E. Bourassa and Sons has grown from one store with a few employees to four New Holland dealerships, two Napa Auto Parts stores and one Power Sports store, with over 130 employees.”
The release also acknowledges that the driving force behind the Bourassa story is their people, loyal customers and progressive communities who continue to be integral partners on their family’s journey.
“We are incredibly proud to reach this historic milestone as a fourth generation family-owned company,” said Kurtis Bourassa. “Our journey over the last 100 years has been guided by our core values of family, honesty, fairness and community. Despite our growth we haven’t lost sight of our humble beginnings and offer the same experience to all customers large and small.”
E. Bourassa and sons will commemorate their significant achievement by hosting customer events in June of 2024 in the communities they serve. The events are intended to serve as a tribute to the business’s rich heritage and bright future that lies ahead. The company’s website and other sources will provide updates on these events and initiatives throughout their centennial year.
To learn more about E. Bourassa and Sons 100th anniversary or the Community Development Fund, please visit www.ebourassa.com/100.
E. Bourassa and Sons s a leading agricultural equipment dealer, proudly serving customers in Saskatchewan for over 100 years. With a commitment to quality, service, and community, E. Bourassa and Sons offers a wide range of products and solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
The business website affirms that they are a multi-generational family business rooted in 小蓝视频ern Saskatchewan. At the heart of everything they do is people and their local communities. Applicants for the $100,000 Community Development Fund must be local communities and organizations inside E. Bourassa and Sons’ trade territories and must share similar values including family, community and youth in agriculture.
The company’s website outlines more details on applying for this opportunity and other funding details as well as noting the application deadline is midnight on May 15, 2024. Successful recipients will be announced at 100th anniversary events between June 18-27.
Applicants who require additional details than those outlined on the company website are to contact Britney Fisher at [email protected] or call 306-642-6626.
E. Bourassa and Sons has locations in Assiniboia, Radville, Weyburn, and Carlyle.
