Banking

[UrbanWaterloo]

Banking In Waterloo Region

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[UrbanWaterloo]

Scotiabank - 64 King Street West, Kitchener - April 1, 2010

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[UrbanWaterloo]

Royal Bank of Canada - 30 Duke Street West - April 1, 2010

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[UrbanWaterloo]

BDC (50 Queen Street North) - April 1, 2010

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BDC (50 Queen Street North) & Laurentian Bank of Canada (10 Duke Street West) - April 1, 2010
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Laurentian Bank of Canada (10 Duke Street West) - April 1, 2010
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[UrbanWaterloo]

First time being here since the 2008 renovations. I thought the ticker tape was a nice touch (unfortunately we don't see too many of them in the region) and was the boost I needed to get a thread started on banking.

TD Bank - 381 King Street West, Kitchener - March 31, 2010

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[UrbanWaterloo]

305 King Street West - April 1, 2010
Historical Significance: former headquarters of Waterloo Trust, which was bought by Canada Trust in 1968.

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305 King Street West & 381 King Street West
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[UrbanWaterloo]

TD Canada Trust - 55 King Street West, Kitchener

September 26, 2008
Taken during Easter Seals Drop Zone Kitchener

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April 1, 2010

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[Spokes]

I used to hate 305 King West, but this past year it's really started to grow on me for some reason. The cleaning/painting the white part by the windows had to help.

[UrbanWaterloo]

BMO Bank of Montreal Appoints New Vice-President for Mid-Western Ontario
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/April2010/28/c6468.html

KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ON, April 28 /CNW/ - BMO Bank of Montreal today announced the appointment of Janet Peddigrew as Vice-President for Mid-Western Ontario, the first woman to hold this executive position.

Ms. Peddigrew will be responsible for the performance of 456 professionals who serve customers through BMO's network of 46 branches in Mid-Western Ontario, including 16 branches in the bank's district headquarters located in Kitchener-Waterloo. BMO's Mid-Western division is comprised of 30 communities, including Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph and Cambridge.

Ms. Peddigrew is originally from Newfoundland and Labrador. She holds an MBA in Financial Services from Dalhousie University and has 26 years experience with BMO Bank of Montreal. She began her career in 1984 in St. John's, and progressed through several Senior Manager positions in retail banking, she also managed Specialized Distribution Programs, including Financial Planners, Mortgage Specialists and In-Store Banking, in BMO's Corporate Headquarters in Toronto. Prior to her new appointment, she was BMO's Vice-President for Newfoundland and Labrador.

"Throughout her career with BMO, Janet has demonstrated a commitment and passion to customer service and sales while leading her teams to superior performance," said Susan Brown, Senior Vice-President, Ontario Regional Division, BMO Bank of Montreal. "Janet joins a renewed BMO executive leadership team in Ontario that will focus on ensuring that our employees offer an exceptional customer experience and personalized financial solutions during each branch visit or conversation," added Brown.

"I am thrilled at this opportunity to join BMO's largest division in Canada, and my commercial colleagues and I look forward to helping local entrepreneurs achieve their business objectives while contributing to the province's diverse economy," said Ms. Peddigrew.

BMO Bank of Montreal is also focused on building lasting relationships with customers with new products and special offerings, such as its new five-year low-rate fixed closed mortgage, with a maximum 25 year amortization, plus innovative banking tools such as BMO SmartSteps for consumers and BMO SmartSteps for Business.

Ms. Peddigrew assumes her new position following the new appointment of Michael Klopchic to Vice-President, Corporate Finance, BMO Bank of Montreal. "I wish to thank Michael for his invaluable contribution to BMO and I'm happy that our customers will continue to benefit from his experience in his new role," said Ms. Brown.

For further information: Martha McInnis, Toronto, Martha.mcinnis@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996, Internet: www.bmo.com

[UrbanWaterloo]

BMO Ontario Regional Division (outside GTA)
Marsland Centre - 20 Erb Street West, 4th Floor
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May 6, 2010

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[UrbanWaterloo]

The Business Development Bank of Canada (http://www.bdc.ca/en/Pages/home.aspx) is expanding their downtown office at 50 Queen Street North.


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Permit No 10133096
Site Address 50 QUEEN ST N
Status Issued
Permit Category Non-Residential Alteration
Permit Type Commercial
Application Date December 28, 2010
Issued By DIANNEC
Issue Date February 03, 2011
Final Date
Work Proposed Interior Finish
Construction Value $50,000

PERMIT IS FOR AN INTERIOR FIT OUT FOR BDC. INCLUDES MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL. ALSO SEE INTERIOR FINISH PERMIT NO. 10 133096
Permit No 11105898
Site Address 50 QUEEN ST N
Status Issued
Permit Category Non-Residential Alteration
Permit Type Commercial
Application Date January 30, 2011
Issued By DIANNEC
Issue Date February 23, 2011
Final Date
Work Proposed Interior Finish
Construction Value $80,000
Contractor ABA ARCHITECTS INC.
Contractor Contact Info 564 WEBER ST N WATERLOO ON N2L 5C6 phone 519-884-2711 phone2 519-884-2289 </td></tr></table>

[UrbanWaterloo]

BMO Hosts Tri-Cities' Hospital Foundation Fundraiser
April 5, 2011 | Bank of Montreal | Link (http://www2.bmo.com/news/article/0,1083,contentCode-11305_divId-4_langId-1_navCode-112,00.html)

Funds raised will go toward Cambridge Hospital’s $5 million target to purchase a MRI
Media are invited to attend Essential Conversations: Enrich Your Life Forever with keynote speaker Dr. Amy D’Aprix
Fundraiser now in its second year, with $57,000 raised in pilot year
How can you enrich your life as you approach your senior years? Dr. Amy D’Aprix, internationally renowned expert in aging, retirement and caregiving, will explore this question and other lifestyle issues related to aging in an engaging talk and fundraising event for hospitals in the Tri-City area of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge.

The fundraiser will benefit the foundations of St. Mary’s General Hospital, Cambridge Memorial Hospital and Grand River Hospital by providing funds to expand the hospitals’ digital imaging services. Now in its second year, the event will provide an opportunity to sit down with “Dr. Amy” and talk about conversations you should be having with your loved ones to ensure the second half of your life is as fulfilling as the first.

“The Board and Staff of the Foundation are extremely excited to embark upon our most ambitious fundraising campaign to date, to bring a much needed MRI to Cambridge Memorial Hospital,” said Cindy Carson, interim executive director for Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation. “To fund this equipment, we will need to raise $5 million this year. This MRI will significantly improve access to digital imaging health care services across the entire Waterloo Region, and for that reason, we are confident that we will receive wide spread support for our campaign.”

“BMO is proud to host this event for the second year running. Last year we raised $57,000 for Waterloo Region hospitals, and we expect similar success this year. Our company and employees are committed to improving the communities in which we live and work, and this fundraiser allows us to make a significant contribution to healthcare in the area,” said Susan Brown, senior vice president for BMO Bank of Montreal, Ontario Regional Division. “In addition to raising funds, we hope that Dr. Amy’s presentation will spark discussions about crucial matters pertaining to lifelong wellness.”

Who

Keynote speaker: Dr. Amy D’Aprix, MSW, PhD, Certified Senior Advisor, BMO Financial Group Retirement Transit Expert
The Hon. John Milloy, MPP, Kitchener Centre
Susan Brown, Senior Vice President, Ontario Regional Division, BMO Bank of Montreal
Janet Peddigrew, District Vice-President for Mid-Western Ontario, BMO Bank of Montreal
Tom Beynon, McCarter Grespan Beynon Wier LLP

What

Essential Conversations: Enrich Your Life Forever
5:00 p.m. – Wine Tasting & Hors d’oeuvres
6:15 p.m. – Keynote Speaker: Dr. Amy D’Aprix
“Essential Conversations: Enrich Your Life Forever”

When

Thursday, April 7, 2011
5 – 8 p.m.

Where

Bingemans Ballroom, Kitchener
425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener

Dr. Amy D’Aprix will be available for interviews and photo opportunities from 5:30 to 6 p.m.

[IEFBR14]

A minor ;) omission from BMO's media release:
Individual Tickets: $100 each
Corporate Table of 8: $750
Platinum Table of 8 Sponsorship: $1500

[UrbanWaterloo]

BMO Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Newly Renovated Historic Waterloo Main Branch
February 1, 2012 | Bank of Montreal | Link (http://newsroom.bmo.com/press-releases/media-advisory-photo-opportunity-bmo-celebrates-g-tsx-bmo-201202010762599001)

Renovated historic branch offers customers a full-service BMO Nesbitt Burns office and extended banking hours, including Saturdays
BMO boosts credit to Canadian businesses by $10 billion - money available to companies in Kitchener-Waterloo to help grow their operations
A $5,000 donation will be presented to The Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region Foundation

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BMO Bank of Montreal invites customers and members of the community to celebrate the grand re-opening of its newly renovated, full-service branch in Waterloo on Thursday, February 2nd.

The historic BMO Waterloo main branch is located at 3 King Street South. BMO has been proudly serving the Waterloo community since 1881, and has been located at the 98 year-old heritage building since 1925.

The newly renovated, open-concept branch offers customers extended banking hours and is designed to provide a great banking experience through a variety of financial services and conveniences, including:

A free coin counter - a simple-to-use kiosk which counts your loose change;
Services provided in eight different languages;
Access to commercial account and deposit services;
One ATM;
Barrier-free access; and
Full service BMO Nesbitt Burns office located on the second floor.

"We are excited to be opening our newly renovated branch in this historic landmark building, and encourage residents and local business owners to come in and speak with our team about their financial needs," said Debbie Czaniecki, Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal.

Janet Peddigrew, Vice President, BMO Bank of Montreal added that working with small business owners continues to be a priority.

"The Kitchener-Waterloo region is a world-renowned hub for small business and innovation in Canada, and at BMO we're committed to helping businesses grow to their full potential," said Ms. Peddigrew. "BMO is making $10 billion available to businesses across Canada over the next three years, which will help businesses to continue to innovate, grow and create jobs. Our local bankers are also armed with limits to make the lending decisions right here in Waterloo."

Ms. Peddigrew also noted that BMO has added a Financial Services Manager (FSM) specializing in business banking, located at the Marsland Centre.

According to BMO Economics, Kitchener-Waterloo's diverse economy looks to be outperforming broader Ontario trends and the region is outpacing the provincial average in job and population growth.

In celebration of the grand re-opening, the first 100 customers to use BMO's free Coin Counter and deposit their funds into a new Premium Rate Savings Account between January 25 and February 29, 2012 will receive a matched deposit of up to $25 to kick-start their savings.

Grand Opening Details:

Who
Brenda Halloran, Mayor, City of Waterloo
Ken Seiling, Regional Chair, Region of Waterloo
Tracy Shewfelt, representative from the office of Peter Braid, M.P.
Susan Brown, Senior Vice President, BMO Bank of Montreal
Michael Phippen, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, BMO Nesbitt Burns
Janet Peddigrew, Vice President, BMO Bank of Montreal

What
Grand Re-Opening Celebration - Historic Waterloo Main Branch

Complimentary refreshments will be served
Official ribbon-cutting ceremony and photo opportunities
$5,000 donation presentation to the Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region Foundation

When
Thursday, February 2, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with formal celebration and ribbon-cutting commencing at 4:30 p.m.

Where
BMO Bank of Montreal - Waterloo Main Branch
3 King Street South
Waterloo, ON
N2J 3Z6

[UrbanWaterloo]

BMO Historic Waterloo Main Branch Grand Re-Opening - February 2, 2012

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Regional Chair Ken Seiling & City of Waterloo Mayor Brenda Halloran
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[KevinL]

Amazingly, nothing on the King st. facade indicates this is a BMO branch.

[DHLawrence]

Except the signs in the window. If the facade is designated that's probably the most they can do.

[BuildingScout]

...and the BMO flag gallantly flying at the top of the building.

[KevinL]

They used to have a semicircular, lit sign in the cove above the door. And before that, as the archive shot shows, a sign blocking the engraved legacy name (Molsons Bank).

[DHLawrence]

It's a shame that all the Bank of Montreal branches had their clocks taken down. I always thought those were a nice touch.

[UrbanWaterloo]

The RBC Uptown Waterloo Branch is undergoing renovations. A more prominent entrance is planned from King Street and windows are being added along Willis Way. The architect for the project is Perennial Design (http://www.perennialinc.com/). Local builder Stahle (http://www.stahlecon.com/) is handling the construction.


April 20, 2012

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Rendering
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Existing
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[ViewFromThe42]

The RBC Uptown Waterloo Branch is undergoing renovations. A more prominent entrance is planned from King Street and windows are being added along Willis Way. The architect for the project is Perennial Design (http://www.perennialinc.com/). Local builder Stahle (http://www.stahlecon.com/) is handling the construction.

Any word on completion date?

[gomesjustin]

I work for RBC, and I have a friend who works at Waterloo Main (Uptown) and completion date is set for July. SUre wish my branch was getting re-done.

[UrbanWaterloo]

RBC Uptown (Waterloo Main) Renovations - May 25, 2012

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[UrbanWaterloo]

RBC Uptown (Waterloo Main) Renovations - June 20, 2012

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[UrbanWaterloo]

RBC Uptown (Waterloo Main) Renovations - July 2, 2012

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[UrbanWaterloo]

RBC Uptown has begun their renovation celebrations. People in the area have received a scratch card where everyone's a winner. Mine revealed a $5 Tim Card. You have until September 1st to collect your prize.


August 7, 2012

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August 8, 2012

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Free Gift - August 2012

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