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BMO Bank of Montreal today opened a new banking branch in Vaudreuil, following an investment of $4.1 million. Located at 580 Saint-Charles Avenue, the branch will be open seven days a week for a weekly total of 59 hours, making BMO the first financial institution to offer full-service Sunday banking in the Vaudreuil–Dorion market and the larger region.
Customers will be welcomed every day by a dozen experienced professionals and investment specialists. “We are committed to delivering personalized financial solutions and a superior banking experience to each of our customers, whenever they visit our branch,” said Sylvie Milot, manager of the BMO Bank of Montreal branch.
“This major investment is further proof of our commitment to the Vaudreuil–Soulanges region and of our desire to develop business relationships in the community with individuals as well as small and medium-sized businesses,” said Helen Tyros, Vice-President, Metropolitan Montreal, BMO Bank of Montreal. We are proud to increase our regional presence with this branch, which joins our Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue and �le-Perrot branches, and to expand access for our customers, who can now do business with us seven days a week, a unique offer among the region's financial institutions.”
“Our objective is to demonstrate to our customers that BMO is the only financial institution they'll ever need, and I know we have the products, services and personnel to prove it to them every day of the week,” added Ms. Tyros. Our customers can be sure they'll be met by a professional who is ready to have a meaningful discussion with them, a discussion that starts and ends with their needs. Customers will also be able to take advantage of attractive product offers, in particular BMO's AIR MILES Rewards Miles program, which allows members to collect reward miles in various ways, including via their BMO debit card transactions.”
Occupying more than 1,500 square metres, the new BMO branch brings together a team of knowledgeable professionals, including:
- Experienced financial services managers who meet with customers in welcoming private offices to advise them on made-to-measure financial solutions;
- Customer service representatives specializing in day-to-day transactions;
- A Commercial Account Manager to meet the needs of small and medium-sized companies;
- A mortgage loan specialist to help customers buy or finance a home;
- And wealth management and investment services provided by the branch's financial planners.
Customers' access to financial services is enhanced by:
- Extended branch hours (Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.);
- A drive-through automated banking machine located outdoors on the side of the building and an Instabank Extra ABM located inside. 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 been viewed by others;
- Accessibility for persons with disabilities; and
- Easily accessible parking for customers.
Invitation to the general public
The official grand opening of this brand new BMO Bank of Montreal branch will take place on Sunday, November 4, 2007. It will be a festive affair, as many families are expected to attend the barbecue day hosted by BMO staff and featuring a favourite friend of all children and their parents, Annie Brocoli, who will take part in an autograph and photo session between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Founded in 1817, BMO Bank of Montreal operates 160 branches in Quebec and is a member of BMO Financial Group, which also serves its Quebec customers through 17 BMO Nesbitt Burns branches and two BMO Harris Private Banking offices. With some 5,000 employees in Quebec, BMO Financial Group is known for its community involvement and announced more than $6 million in donations and sponsorships in the province in 2006.
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