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Media / Photo / Interview AdvisoryBMO Bank of Montreal Donates $5,000 to Georgetown Hospital Foundation Former Toronto Maple Leaf Darryl Sittler and Local Dignitaries to Participate in Georgetown Branch Grand Re-Opening Celebration

Georgetown Hospital Foundation will receive $5,000 from BMO Bank of Montreal to fund the expansion of the obstetrics unit, enabling mothers in the region to receive expert medical care and stay close to family and support when they receive medical treatment.

The donation is being made as part of the bank's celebration of the grand re-opening of BMO's newly renovated Georgetown branch on Saturday February 23, 2008. The new branch has acquired an additional 900 square feet for an investment of $1.36 million which has allowed the branch to reconfigure the space to provide more offices with greater privacy. Customers will be pleased with a nicely appointed customer waiting area, a new greeter station and extended banking hours.

As the official bank of the Toronto Maple Leafs, BMO Bank of Montreal is thrilled that Darryl Sittler will be on hand to help celebrate the branch's grand re-opening. BMO invites customers and fans to come by and meet Darryl at an autograph signing, enjoy complementary cake and refreshments, and enter a draw to win one of many great prizes.

WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: BMO Bank of Montreal, Georgetown
280 Guelph St., Georgetown
WHAT: Opening ceremony: 12:00 noon – 12:30 p.m.
Speeches, ribbon cutting and cheque presentation

Darryl Sittler Autograph signing: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Draw for 2 autographed Leafs jerseys, and Leafs tickets

WHO: Darryl Sittler, Former Centre, Toronto Maple Leafs
Rick Bonnette, Mayor of Halton Hills
Catharina van Es, Area Manager, Peel/Halton North
Emilie Greller, Branch Manager, Georgetown
BMO Bank of Montreal employees and customers

ABOUT THE NEWLY RENOVATED GEORGETOWN BRANCH

  • Located on Highway #7 in the Georgetown Marketplace Mall
  • Centrally located to service the rapidly expanding commercial and residential developments in Georgetown.
  • The new renovation represents an investment of: $1.36 million
  • Size: 5,000 square feet
  • Staff: A team of 16 financial services professionals from Georgetown and the surrounding area including an on-site commercial account manager and a financial planner
  • Services: A variety of commercial and personal banking services, wealth management and financial planning services
  • Newly extended hours of operation:
    • 9:30 am to 4:00 pm – Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays;
    • 9:30 am to 8:00 pm – Thursdays and Fridays;
    • 9:30 am to 3:00 pm – Saturdays

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