KITCHENER,
October 20, 2008 – BMO Bank of Montreal today opened
the doors to a 6,000 square foot branch at Ottawa Street and Strasburg
Road in Kitchener, Ontario. The branch has been relocated from the
Laurentian Hills Shopping Centre at 720 Westmount Road.
“Our new location gives us visible presence in the neighbourhood
and a more convenient location for our customers,” said Cathy Roberts,
Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal. “We now have a larger space
to accommodate our customers and offer more services and private offices.
This enables us to efficiently meet their financial needs,” added
Ms. Roberts.
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 sound financial decisions. This commitment has
never been more relevant than it is now given today’s economic
realities.”
BMO’s new space is equipped
to accommodate the needs of this growing city.
”Kitchener’s economy enjoys solid underpinnings, with unemployment
below and incomes above the provincial and national benchmarks,” said
Robert Kavcic, Economic Analyst. “Given its relatively young demographics,
its highly regarded educational institutions, and its diversified industrial
mix, the area should perform well over the medium term as the broader
North American economy turns the corner. Once the current economic weakness
passes, growth in the region is expected to exceed both the Ontario and
Canadian rates through 2012”, added Mr. Kavcic.
Local residents can benefit from familiar faces and a knowledgeable
staff who will provide each customer with a tailored banking experience.
Cathy’s team of 12 employees
include:
- Customer Service
Representatives
- Financial Services Managers
- BMO Bank of Montreal Financial Planner
- Investment and Retirement Planning
- Commercial Relationship Manager
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BMO Nesbitt Burns® Investment Advisor
BMO’s Kitchener branch
offers longer hours and will operate from:
Monday to Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday & Friday 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The branch is equipped with one Instabank machine for your everyday
financial transactions as well as a drive-through ABM
“Plus if you’re one of the millions of AIR MILES collectors
in Canada, we have another reason for you to bank with BMO,” said
Anne Kozak, Personal Banking Area Manager. “No other bank can help
you collect faster and redeem more quickly because we are the only major
financial institution that rewards debit and credit card purchases, including
online purchases, with access to a comprehensive choice of more than
800 reward and travel options,” she said.
In April, BMO Bank of Montreal enhanced its Mosaik Gold AIR MILES Reward
Option, providing cardholders an exclusive 20 per cent discount on all
AIR MILES flight redemptions worldwide.
The branch will hold a grand opening ceremony on Saturday, November
15, 2008.
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