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SASKATOON, June 18, 2019
SASKATOON, June 18, 2019 /CNW/ - The third annual BMO Celebrating Women event in Saskatoon honoured four women for their remarkable contributions to business and the community.
The program honours female leaders in local communities as part of BMO's commitment to drive the advancement of women and recognizes contributions in one of three categories: Trailblazers & Innovators; Community & Charitable Giving; and Expansion & Growth in Business.
The following honourees were recognized:
"Through their personal commitment and hard work, this influential group of leaders has inspired and encouraged their industry peers and communities to support the advancement of women across Saskatchewan," said Marcia Lemon, Vice-President of Business Banking (Saskatoon), BMO Bank of Montreal. "Recognizing strength in diversity, BMO is honored to celebrate these community and business champions for their efforts in raising the profile of women in every industry. These dedicated initiatives are core to the Bank's purpose to Boldly Grow the Good in Business and Life and our commitment to support women entrepreneurs."
BMO has developed products to address the needs of its female clients, including the recent Women in Leadership Mutual Fund – the first impact-investing mutual fund focused on gender diversity to be offered by a Canadian bank. In April 2019, CEO Darryl White signed the UN Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) on behalf of the bank, making BMO the first Canadian financial institution to sign the WEPs.
For more information about BMO Celebrating Women, please visit bmoforwomen.com and join the social conversation using #BMOforWomen.
About BMO for Women
BMO is committed to supporting initiatives that empower women within its workforce and the communities the bank serves. BMO has partnered with organizations such as the Women's Presidents Organization, GroYourBiz, #movethedial, and Women Get On Board to provide expertise, leadership, knowledge, and opportunities for women to network and learn. In 2018, BMO announced it is making $3 billion in capital available over the next three years for Canadian businesses owned by women. Through the only bank-owned recognition program for women in North America – BMO Celebrating Women – BMO celebrates successful women who have given back to their communities or achieved success in business. Since 2012, BMO Celebrating Women has honoured more than 100 women in communities across Canada and the United States.
SOURCE BMO Financial Group
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