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BMO Expands in Scarborough: BMO the Bear to Join in Chinese Lion Dance at Celebration

  • Branch re-opens after renovation, and is now more than double its size, with more investment professionals and more private offices to deliver an exceptional customer experience
  • Bullfrog powered branch also features Feng Shui indoor waterfall
  • Branch team is making money make sense in several languages including Mandarin and Cantonese

SCARBOROUGH, ON, April 16, 2009 – BMO Bank of Montreal has more than doubled the size of its branch located at 2301 Brimley Road in the Chartwell Shopping Centre. Friends, customers and neighbours are invited to celebrate its re-opening on Saturday, April 18, 2009.

“We are here for our new and existing customers in an even bigger way to provide personal financial advice that is relevant in our current economic environment,” said Edward Wong, BMO Branch Manager. “This branch is ready to accommodate our growing number of customers, with more staff and partners such as BMO Harris Private Banking, BMO Nesbitt Burns and BMO Investorline.”

WHAT:
Branch Re-Opening Celebration

- Speech and ribbon-cutting
- Traditional Chinese Lion Dance performance
- Prizes and giveaways
- Lunch and refreshments

WHERE:
BMO Bank of Montreal
2301 Brimley Road, Scarborough

WHEN:
Saturday April 18, 2009, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

"Scarborough is an important part of the Toronto economy, which continues to see sturdy population growth thanks to its popularity as a location for new Canadians," said Michael Gregory, Senior Economist, BMO Capital Markets.

“To AIR MILES collectors in Scarborough, we have another reason for you to bank with BMO, the only major financial institution that rewards both debit and credit card purchases with access to a comprehensive choice of more than 800 AIR MILES reward and travel options,” said Vivien Yung, Personal Area Banking Manager BMO Bank of Montreal. “

As of April 1, 2009, all BMO ABMs are equipped with audio function for the visually impaired. The audio ABMs give customers the ability to hear private voice instructions when conducting an ABM transaction using audio headphones and the key pad. This new feature provides greater accessibility to self-service banking and gives security to customers affected by vision loss.

BMO IN SCARBOROUGH
BMO has shown its continuous support to the Scarborough community by being a strong supporter of the Yee Hong Foundation for the past 15 years. BMO sponsored the Dragon Ball in 2009, and is a supporter of the Greater Toronto Chinese Cultural Centre. There are six branches in the area with eight ABMs to serve customers.

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