BMO Business Banking

As we wrap up 2024, it's a time to reflect on the events of the year and celebrate the hope of what's to come. Wishing you a safe, healthy, and prosperous new year!

Hassan Pirnia, Head of the Canadian Business Banking team, embarked on a countrywide tour to connect with our teams and clients through the fall. Since taking on the mandate to lead Canadian Business Banking earlier this year, Hassan has visited key cities like Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, and Halifax to gather feedback, celebrate successes, and identify growth opportunities. Throughout his visits, Hassan has been impressed by the dedication and high performance of our teams, as well as the innovative spirit of our clients. We look forward to continuing this journey with Hassan, strengthening our connections, and driving success nationwide.

Meet Kristen Gale, founder and CEO of THE TEN SPOT beauty bar—a beauty bar she grew from a single location to a franchise of 45 locations across North America. Here are some of Gale’s top strategies for incubating, maintaining, and growing a thriving brand.

On Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we celebrate the women elevating our economies through the businesses they’ve founded and grown. Through initiatives like the BMO Celebrating Women Grant and by sponsoring programs like the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge, we’re recognizing the impact women entrepreneurs have on inclusive and thriving economies around the world. Tag a woman-owned business you love in a comment below!

We’re proud to share that Ernie (Erminia) Johannson, Group Head, North American Personal and Business Banking, has been named one of American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking for six consecutive years! This recognition is a testament to her leadership during the Bank of the West integration and her dedication to delivering best-in-class client service and innovation. Please join us in congratulating Ernie on this well-deserved honor. http://spr.ly/6048omDwo

Creatives are entrepreneurs! Join us at the XL Film Festival for a session on financial planning and management for those in the arts and entertainment industry. Actor Lamorne Morris will host this panel of producers, writers, actors and financial experts to help you explore your business as a creative. Take aways to include: - The role your brand plays in financial success - How to obtain funding to grow your business - How to build your network of financial advisors and mentors Register today: https://lnkd.in/gTyAM8hD

We were honored to be a part of Chicago’s Black Women’s Expo celebrating the heritage, aspirations and achievements of Black women. This year, the Expo showcased more than 300 Black businesses, including some of our amazing clients! Thank you to the team at BWe NEXT (The Black Women's Expo) for bringing community together and helping us to highlight inspiring women entrepreneurs.

Hello business owners! Check out this opportunity to learn how to find grants for your business, assess their fit, and develop strong grant applications at BMO and beyond. 

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! Thank you to all our colleagues for your commitment to Boldly Growing the Good in business and life and delivering best-in-class services for our clients.

🚨 Brace yourselves, soccer fans: LAFC owner, Will Ferrell has an announcement to make ⤵️ And with that, it's official - we're excited to share that we're Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC)'s Official Jersey Sponsor and starting next week you will see BMO on their new home kit. With this expanded partnership, we're doubling down on our commitment to growing the good in our communities and celebrating the sport that unites us all.🖤 ⚽ 💙 http://spr.ly/6042VAn3A