SASKATOON, May 19, 2017 /CNW/ - Four women were honoured at
the fifth annual BMO Celebrating Women program in Saskatoon for their remarkable contribution to
business and the community in one of three categories: Innovation
and Global Growth, Community and Charitable Giving, and Expansion
and Growth in Small Business. The program recognizes female leaders
in local communities as part of BMO's commitment to drive the
advancement of women.
At the Saskatoon event, the
following honourees were recognized:
- Community and Charitable Giving: Laura Scrivener. Ms. Scrivener is the
co-owner of Polar Refrigeration Service Ltd. A long-time peace
activist, she's a founding board member for Children's
International Summer Villages (CISV) Saskatoon Chapter and now an
International Trustee for CISV Canada. She's helped unite over
2,000 young people to develop local and international friendships
in camps organized by the chapter.
- Expansion and Growth in Small Business: Kayla Camboia and Kimberley Camboia. These sisters are
co-owners of W Bridals ~ Curvy Couture, a bridal boutique in
Saskatchewan that specializes in
full-figured brides. It is the only store of its kind in
Canada.
- Expansion and Growth in Small Business: Natasha Martynes. Ms. Martynes is the owner
of Marz Plumbing Red Seal Plumber. She's a fully certified Red Seal
Plumber and Cross Connection Control Specialist, passionate about
encouraging youth to get involved in the industry and supporting
women in trades. Natasha and her team support local organizations
in Saskatchewan, such as the
YWCA's Trade Journey.
"These women have shown incredible dedication to giving back to
the community and growing their businesses," said Donna Francis, Regional Vice President, Personal
Banking, Saskatoon and Rural
North, BMO Bank of Montreal.
"We're honoured to spotlight them through the BMO Celebrating Women
initiative."
The BMO Celebrating Women program follows the bank's second
Catalyst Award win for its industry-leading work to accelerate
diversity and inclusion in its workplace and dedication to gender
equality.
In addition, BMO has partnerships with organizations such as
GroYourBiz, WBE Canada, Women Presidents' Organization, SheEO and
Catalyst. It has also developed products that address the needs of
its female clients, including the recent Women in Leadership Mutual
Fund – the first impact investing mutual fund offered by a Canadian
bank focused on gender diversity – and spearheaded studies around
women entrepreneurs, such as A Force to Reckon With: Women,
Entrepreneurs & Risk – an eye-opening report in partnership
with Carleton University that debunked
myths around the notion of women being risk averse.
For more information about BMO Celebrating Women, please visit:
bmoforwomen.com and join the social conversation using
#BMOforWomen.
About BMO Financial Group
Established in 1817, and
currently marking its 200th year of operations, BMO Financial Group
is a highly diversified financial services provider based in
North America. With total assets
of $692 billion as of January 31, 2017, and more than 45,000 employees,
BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking,
wealth management and investment banking products and services to
more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three
operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth
Management and BMO Capital Markets.
SOURCE BMO Financial Group