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BMO Bank of Montreal has invested $3.4 million into the local community with the construction of a new 24,800 sq. ft, BMO Financial Group Centre located at 6605 Hurontario Street at Courtneypark Drive in Mississauga.

BMO customers can now enjoy a full complement of financial services including, wealth management provided by, BMO Harris Private Banking, investment advice provided by, BMO Nesbitt Burns, and BMO Bank of Montreal commercial banking services.

The modern six-storey building is also the new home for BMO's Greater Toronto West District office.

We've significantly expanded our branch and office space to integrate our administrative and retail activities," said Marilyn Rozsa, District Vice-President, BMO Bank of Montreal. “We've also brought together more than 50 financial services professionals from various locations from across the GTA so that we can provide clear, meaningful advice and solutions from under one roof. “We've added commercial banking deposit specialists, and increased the number of financial planning specialists, personal banking, investment and lending professionals. Now you can talk to us about all your financial needs with just one visit.

“The sheer physical size of the branch and the expansion of the staff is a reflection of the importance of this community's business to BMO,” added Ms. Rozsa.

“BMO customers can be sure they will be met by knowledgeable professionals who are ready to provide easy to understand options that will fit their every day banking needs,” said Daniel Caggiula, Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal. “With a bigger branch, extended hours, a drive-through ABM, wheelchair accessibility and ample parking our customers can enjoy greater access to professional banking and investment advice.

“And if you're one of the 9 million AIR MILES collectors in Canada, we have another reason for you to bank with BMO. Now our customers can collect AIR MILES reward miles whenever and wherever they make purchases using their BMO Bank of Montreal debit card,” noted Mr. Caggiula. “No other bank can help you collect sooner and redeem quicker and we are the only major financial institution that rewards debit purchases with a comprehensive choice of more than 800 reward and travel options.”

The BMO Financial Group Centre Branch will operate 9:30 am to 4:30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 9:30 am to 7:00 pm on Thursdays and Fridays. The branch will hold its grand opening on Thursday, October 11, 2007.

In Mississauga, BMO Financial Group has 300 employees and serves customers from 17 BMO Bank of Montreal branches and 3 in-store locations.

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