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BMO Bank of Montreal is donating $5,000 to the Oakville Public Library to celebrate the grand opening of its new bank branch in North West Oakville. The donation will help fund a new neighbourhood library branch for the Clearview area – the first of its kind in the Oakville Public Library system. The mission of the Oakville Public Library is to provide access to resources for information and recreation, foster the joy of reading and learning for all ages and to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for people within the community.
| WHEN: | Saturday, November 3, 2007 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| WHERE: | BMO Bank of Montreal 2536 Third Line |
| WHAT: |
Opening ceremony: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Toronto FC Players autograph signing: 1:00pm – 2:00pm BBQ: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm TFC Jerseys giveaways |
| WHO: | Toronto FC Players Councillor Roger Lapworth, Oakville Regional Chair Gary Carr, Halton Region BMO Bank of Montreal employees and customers |
“BMO's grand opening and our library donation provide a wonderful opportunity for us to welcome customers to their new branch, meet neighbours and to show our appreciation and support for the organizations that mean so much to the well-being of our community,” said Alan McEwen, Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal. “This grand opening coincides with BMO's 190th anniversary.”
“We're delighted this is the fifth branch BMO has opened in the last week,” said Alex Dousmanis-Curtis, SVP Greater Toronto Division, BMO Bank of Montreal. “Customers of the Third line branch will be welcomed by experienced financial services professionals and investment specialists who can provide clear financial advice and solutions to help them make the right decisions with their money.”
ABOUT THE THIRD LINE BRANCH
- Opened October 29, 2007
- Located at 2536 Third Line, Oakville
- Represents an investment of: $1.3 million
- Size: 6,000 square feet
- One of the first BMO branches to be fuelled by clean energy from Bullfrog Power and built to LEED environmental standards
- Staff: 13 financial services professionals
- Services: A highly experienced team of in-house experts – including personal banking managers, a financial planner, and a BMO Nesbitt Burns investment advisor
- Three Instabank Extra automated banking machines (ABMs), including a drive-through ABM.
- Hours of operation:
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays;
9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays; and
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
BMO Bank of Montreal operates five branches in Oakville.
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