This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, multi-stream business that has become a cornerstone of marketing, communications, and community connection in central Alberta. Operating for over 25 years and under current ownership since 2012, this turnkey operation combines a busy custom sign and promotional shop with two well-established community newspapers—creating a diversified, resilient business with strong regional brand recognition and loyal repeat customers.

CE Media Signs & Promotional specializes in high-quality custom signage, banners, vehicle decals, sandwich boards, window graphics, stickers, and a wide range of apparel and promotional products. The business serves a broad client base, including small businesses, municipalities, schools, contractors, agricultural operations, sports teams, and corporate clients across Alberta. Most products are produced in-house with efficient equipment, streamlined workflows, and a reputation for dependable service and quick turnaround times.

In 2021, the company expanded strategically into local media with the acquisition of three long-running community newspapers. Two of these—The Thorsby Target and Warburg Bugle—were successfully merged into Connect 39 in 2023, joining the Breton Booster to create a strong and unified advertising platform for the region. These publications are trusted local staples, delivered weekly, with consistent advertising revenue, long-term client relationships, and deep community roots.

The combination of a sign shop and community newspapers provides buyers with multiple revenue streams, cross-selling opportunities, and year-round stability. The business operates out of a well-maintained commercial building in Thorsby, Alberta (included in the sale), offering excellent visibility, customer parking, and the space required for production, storage, and expansion. Thorsby is a growing rural community positioned ideally between Leduc, Drayton Valley, Breton, Warburg, and the Pigeon Lake region—allowing steady access to both local and regional customers.

With annual revenue exceeding five times what it was when purchased in 2012, the business has demonstrated consistent growth, strong profitability, and impressive resilience through economic shifts. A hands-on owner-operator or entrepreneur will find significant opportunities to expand online sales, add equipment to bring outsourced services in-house and grow digital advertising options for the newspapers.

This is a turnkey, profitable, and community-trusted business with an exceptional reputation, long-standing customer loyalty, and major potential for continued growth. Current owners are willing to provide transition support to ensure a smooth handover