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TORONTO, May 29, 2008 – On Saturday, May 31st, BMO Bank of Montreal will celebrate the grand reopening of its newly renovated branch at the corner of Dundas St. and Spadina Ave. in Toronto. The festivities include a traditional Chinese Lion Dance performance. BMO invites all of its customers and neighbours to drop by for complimentary refreshments and cake, to take a tour of the expanded new premises and enjoy the performances.
The branch renovation represents an investment of nearly $2 million. More than 4100 square feet have been added to the branch's reconfigured floor plan so that customers can enjoy more comfortable private meetings with a full complement of professional advisors and financial experts. The branch has 24 staff members, 23 offices and an elevator for convenience. Languages spoken at the branch include English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
“BMO is firmly committed to the Asian community which is reflected in our specialized services, donations and the investment of nearly $2 million for this branch in Chinatown,” said BMO Bank of Montreal Branch Manager, Bellie Leung. “Our goal is to provide our customers with exceptional service and a positive banking experience each and every time they walk through our doors.”
| WHEN: | Saturday May 31, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| WHERE: | BMO Bank of Montreal 291 Spadina Avenue, Toronto |
| WHAT: | Opening ceremony: 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Lion Dance Performance Speeches, ribbon cutting |
| WHO: | Lily Capriotti, District Vice-President, BMO Bank of Montreal Ana Fernandes, Personal Banking Area Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal Bellie Leung, Branch Manager, Waterloo Olivia Chow, MP (Trinity- Spadina) Rosario Marchese, MPP (Trinity- Spadina) BMO Bank of Montreal employees and customers |
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BMO has a long history of providing financial solutions to the Asian community offering Chinese-language option on ABMs, telephone banking and website, enhancing new Canadian credit policies to help newcomers qualify for loans and mortgages and featuring a “New Comers to Canada” web page.
BMO continues to be a major benefactor to the Asian community. BMO Financial Group donated $150,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support the agency's efforts to provide relief to earthquake victims in China. Throughout the years BMO proudly supports the Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation, Mon Sheong Foundation, Chinese Cultural Centre of GTA, and the Dragon Boat Race Festival. BMO Bank of Montreal serves customers through 178 branches in the Greater Toronto Area.
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