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PICKERING, ON, September 10, 2009 – On Saturday, September 12, BMO will celebrate the re-opening of its expanded Pickering Main Branch to accommodate the region's diverse and growing customer base.
"Our new branch offers an exceptional customer experience, with more comfortable private offices and a broader range of specialized financial services, including a Nesbitt Burns Investment Advisor," said Sheri Purcell, Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal.
Members of the community are invited to come out and enjoy this fun-filled family day which will include a complimentary BBQ, a balloon twister and face painter, BMO the Bear and an opportunity to pick up great giveaways and enter to win great prizes, including electronic goods and sports items.
WHO:
- Mayor, David Ryan, City of Pickering
- Hon. Dan McTeague, PC, MP (Pickering– Scarborough East)
- Wayne Arthurs, MPP (Pickering – Scarborough East)
- Alexandra Dousmanis-Curtis, Senior Vice-President GTA North
- Curtis Scragg, Vice-President, GTA North
- Sheri Purcell, Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal
- Tyler Marche, Investment Advisor, Nesbitt Burns
- BMO the Bear
WHAT: Grand Re-Opening Celebration
- Great prizes and giveaways including Toronto Maple Leaf jerseys and tickets
- Family-fun activities, complimentary BBQ and refreshments
WHEN:
Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Remarks will begin at 12:00 p.m.
Raffle will be held at 1:45 p.m.
WHERE:
Pickering Main Branch
1360 Kingston Rd. Unit 15
Pickering, ON
“The Greater Toronto Area remains the economic centre of Canada and should continue to attract investment from both domestic and foreign sources,” said Robert Kavcic, Economic Analyst, BMO Capital Markets. “The city boasts above-average population growth and household income, and should continue to see solid long-term economic growth.”
“Our new BMO SmartSteps delivers a straightforward approach that can add up to real savings for customers through reduced fees, lower interest costs and less money that goes towards taxes,” said Craig Sullivan, Personal Banking Area Manager, Pickering, BMO Bank of Montreal. “BMO SmartSteps provides customers with five essential banking tips they can do on the spot as part of their visit to a branch.”
BMO SmartSteps:
- Generate automatic monthly savings
- Minimize banking fees
- Take years off of mortgage payments and become debt-free quicker
- Start saving tax-free
- Automate money transfers to avoid extra fees.
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