Media Advisory/ Photo Opportunity
Toronto FC Players to Kick-off Celebration of BMO Bank of Montreal’s Grand Re-Opening of Milton Mall Branch
$850,000 Investment in Renovations and Upgrades

MILTON, ON, May 2, 2008 – BMO Bank of Montreal will celebrate the grand re-opening of its Milton Mall branch, located at 55 Ontario St. South, this coming Saturday. Toronto FC players Joey Melo and Kevin Harmse will be on hand signing autographs and taking photos. Customers, fans and neighbours will join in the festivities which include a complimentary BBQ, face painting and a chance to win Toronto FC memorabilia.

"We are excited about the opportunity to showcase all of our new and convenient features to our customers, friends and neighbours,” said BMO Bank of Montreal branch manager, Jamie Draper. “The improvements include new private offices where our customers can meet with our experts one-on-one."

WHEN: Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 
WHERE: BMO Bank of Montreal, Milton Mall
55 Ontario St. S.,
Milton, ON
 
WHAT:

Opening ceremony: 12:00 noon
Speeches and ribbon cutting

BBQ: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Toronto FC autograph signing: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 

WHO: Joey Melo, Toronto F.C. (Midfielder)
Kevin Harmse, Toronto F.C. (Midfielder)
Ted Chudleigh, MPP, Halton
Brian Penman, Local Councillor, Ward 1 and “Acting Mayor”
Colin Best, Local and Regional Councillor, Wards 2 & 4
Wendy Schau, Local Councillor, Ward 4,
Catharina van Es, Personal Banking Area Manager
Jamie Draper, Branch Manager
BMO employees and customers

ABOUT THE MILTON BRANCH:

  • Opened: 1976
  • Located at: 55 Ontario St. S., Milton, Ontario
  • Represents an investment of $850,000 in renovations and upgrades
  • Size: 3,297 sq. ft.
  • Staff: 15
  • Services: Everyday Banking, Commercial Banking, Loans/Mortgages, Investments, and Financial Planning, and in partnership with our Thompson & Maple branch, Commercial Lending, Cash Management, Mortgage Specialist, and BMO Nesbitt Burns
  • Hours of operation:
    Monday to Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Thursday and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

"Also to the AIR MILES collectors in Milton, we have another reason for you to bank with BMO. Now our customers can collect AIR MILES reward miles whenever and wherever they make purchases using their BMO Bank of Montreal debit card," said Alex Dousmanis-Curtis, SVP Greater Toronto Division, BMO Bank of Montreal. "No other bank can help you collect faster and redeem quicker and we are the only major financial institution that rewards debit, credit and online purchases with access to a comprehensive choice of more than 800 reward and travel options," added Ms. Dousmanis-Curtis.

BMO Bank of Montreal recently re-launched its Mosaik Gold AIR MILES Reward Option, providing cardholders an exclusive 20 per cent discount on all AIR MILES flight redemptions on any of the AIR MILES Reward Program’s extensive roster of eleven airline reward partners.

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Media Contact:

Kasia Lech, kasia.lech@bmo.com, (416) 867-399