Media Advisory/ Photo OpportunityToronto Maple Leafs Legend Wendel Clark and Mayor Rob Burton Team Up With BMO for Grand Opening of Oakville Branch
OAKVILLE, January 22, 2009 – Former Toronto Maple Leafs Captain Wendel Clark and Oakville Mayor, Rob Burton will be joining in the celebration of the grand opening of a new BMO branch. The 9,300 square foot branch at 239 Lakeshore Road East is just two blocks east of the branch's previous location.
The branch is inviting members of the community and new and existing clients to enjoy a fun filled family morning. The morning will include an autograph session with Wendel Clark, an official ribbon cutting ceremony, BMO the Bear, a chance to win Leaf Jerseys and tickets and to enjoy a complimentary breakfast.
“We look forward to this fun-filled family day and the opportunity to meet our neighbours and other members of the community,” said Julie Petendra, Branch Manager. “The approach we take with all of our customers is aimed at ‘making money make sense' and we are committed to providing the clarity customers need to make the financial decisions that suit them.”
WHEN: |
Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
WHERE: |
BMO Bank of Montreal
239 Lakeshore Rd, East L6J 1H7 Oakville, ON |
WHAT: |
10:00 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
10:30 a.m. - Autograph Signing with Wendel Clark
11:50 a.m. - Raffle prizes, which include two Toronto Maple Leafs jerseys and two tickets to a Toronto Maple Leafs home game, are drawn. |
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