BMO Business Banking

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

We are thrilled to share that Darryl White, BMO’s CEO, has been awarded 2023 CEO of the Year and Strategist of the Year by The Globe and Mail. This prestigious recognition reflects Darryl’s exceptional leadership and strategic vision at the helm of BMO. In their reporting, The Globe and Mail sheds light on the natural next step in BMO’s North American growth strategy, highlighting the pivotal roles that digital and innovation have in our U.S. expansion. Under Darryl’s leadership, BMO has significantly grown our U.S. footprint with the acquisition of the Bank of the West. This transformative combination means nearly 2 million new BMO customers now have access to BMO’s 50-state digital banking capabilities and the full suite of innovative products and services that help our customers make real financial progress. Congratulations, Darryl on this well-deserved honour. Your visionary leadership continues to redefine the future of banking at BMO. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiBc78Rn Photography credit: Daniel Ehrenworth

During National Black Business Month, we recognize Black-led businesses at the International Salon de la Femme Noire, the largest gathering of Afro-descendant women in Canada that was held this past weekend at the Port of Montreal’s Grand Quay. BMO was proud to support the 6th edition of the event, organized by Audace au Féminin. Our team shared meaningful conversations and conducted business banking workshops with the event attendees. Click here to learn more about our BMO for Black Entrepreneurs program, and how it provides business owners with the resources to start up, scale up, and grow. https://lnkd.in/gpGM7fvm

BMO is committed to breaking down barriers for Black women-owned businesses with access to capital, resources, and meaningful partnerships. At the Black Women’s Expo (BWe NEXT), BMO provided vendor space for 10 local Black women-owned businesses. The event is designed to bring consumers and businesses together for seminars, entertainment, and networking in Chicago. Click here to learn more about our clients and their businesses: https://lnkd.in/gY-uqWtt During National Black Business Month, our goal is to recognize the contributions of Black and women-owned businesses and provide them with the resources and a platform that supports their business goals. #BMOGrowTheGood