DARTMOUTH,
NS, November 3, 2008 – BMO Bank of Montreal today
opened the doors to a 5,000 square foot branch at 254 Baker Drive
(Russell Lake) in Dartmouth following an investment of $2 million.
“Our new location gives us visible presence in the neighbourhood
and a more convenient location for our customers,” said Toni Halverson,
Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal. “We now have a larger space
to accommodate our customers and offer more services and private offices
to efficiently meet their financial needs.”
By ‘making money make sense’ BMO is 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.
“And if you invest a minimum of $5,000 with us between October
27 and November 28, 2008, we’ll add $100 to your principal investment,” added
Ms. Halverson.
”Halifax-Dartmouth
boasts a diverse economy that continues to create jobs,” noted
Robert Kavcic, Economic Analyst, BMO Capital Markets. “The city’s
unemployment rate is the lowest in Atlantic Canada and remains below
the national average. Meantime, a positive turnaround
in population growth continues to support the housing market, which has
seen prices rise at more than an 8 per cent annualized rate during the
past decade,” concluded Mr. Kavcic.
Local residents can benefit from familiar faces and a knowledgeable
staff who will provide each customer with a tailored banking experience.
BMO’s team of 14 employees
include:
- Customer
Service Representatives
- Financial Services Managers
- BMO Bank of Montreal Financial Planner
- Investment and Retirement Planner
- Commercial Relationship Manager
-
BMO Nesbitt Burns® Investment Advisor
BMO’s Russell Lake branch
offers longer hours and will operate from:
Monday to Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The branch is equipped with two Instabank machines for your everyday
financial transactions as well as a drive-through Instabank.
“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
Rob Cunningham, 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,” he 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 BMO Russell Lake branch will hold a grand opening ceremony on Saturday,
November 22, 2008. The branch has been relocated from the Staples Plaza
Branch at 114 Woodlawn Road in Dartmouth.
Celebrating its 191st anniversary today, Bank of Montreal has a long
standing history in Canada. For more details visit the site www.bmo.com/history BMO Bank of Montreal has 30 branches and more than 300 employees in
Nova Scotia.
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