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Tomorrow's Grand Opening of BMO Bank of Montreal's newest Quebec City branch will be a festive affair. More than 600 people are expected to attend a family barbecue, hosted by BMO staff and attended by a favourite friend of children and their parents, Annie Brocoli, who will take part in an autograph and photo session between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
The new BMO Bank of Montreal branch, located at 1660 Jules Verne Avenue in Quebec City, represents an investment of $2.7 million and was relocated from its previous location at Galeries Duplessis. “Our new branch is a model of user-friendliness,” said branch manager Ginette Latulippe. “Our customers will be delighted to find experienced staff and some new specialists on hand, including a BMO Nesbitt Burns broker, in premises that are modern, spacious and feature state-of-the-art technology to help us serve them better.”
“We are committed to offering personalized financial solutions and a superior banking experience to each of our customers whenever they visit us, whether that's in our branch, or through our telephone or web banking services,” said Mme Latulippe.
“This investment is further proof of our commitment to the greater Quebec City area, where we have invested more than $10 million in recent years to develop our presence and build branches that meet our customers' expectations,” added Yves Lafreni�re, Vice-President, Eastern Quebec, BMO Bank of Montreal.
“Our job is to demonstrate to our customers that we are the only financial institution they will ever need, and I know that we have the employees, products, services and location to prove it to them every day,” Mr. Lafreni�re continued. “Our customers can be sure they will be met by a professional who is ready to have a meaningful discussion with them that starts and ends with their needs.”
Customers of the new branch will benefit from a full complement of friendly and knowledgeable staff including:
- Experienced financial services managers who meet with customers in welcoming private offices to advise on made-to-measure financial solutions;
- Customer service representatives specializing in day-to-day transactions;
- Commercial Services account managers;
- An on-site mortgage loan specialist, who will help them buy or finance a home;
- A BMO Nesbitt Burns investment advisor;
- Wealth management and investment services provided by one of the branch's financial planners.
BMO Bank of Montreal customers will also enjoy more convenient access to the bank's financial services through:
- A drive-through automated banking machine located outdoors on the side of the building and an Instabank Extra ABM located inside the building. Both are accessible 24 hours a day and have a flexible keypad security shield and special viewing screen to increase privacy and prevent customers' personal information from being observed by others.
- Extended branch hours (Monday and Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.);
- Larger (1,800 square metres) and brighter premises;
- Accessibility for persons with disabilities;
- Free customer parking.
In addition, an Instabank Extra automated banking machine remains at the site of the former Galeries Duplessis branch, and another is located in the nearby Les Jardins Mobiles residential complex.
BMO Bank of Montreal is a member of BMO Financial Group (NYSE and TSX: BMO), one of the largest financial service providers in North American. BMO Bank of Montreal operates 160 branches in Quebec and has been doing business in the province since 1817.
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