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Harris Opens New Branch in Chicago
CHICAGO, November 28, 2007 – This week, Harris announced the opening of a new full-service branch to serve the Marquette Park and Englewood communities.
Located at 6506 S. Western Avenue, the 3,059-square-foot branch offers customers convenient access to a 24-hour walk up ATM and the full-suite of Harris personal and business products and services, including the Harris Neighborhood Commitment SM Program.* This program helps families and individuals secure a mortgage, without the need to save for a down payment. This innovative program features benefits that help make homeownership a reality for families with limited income.
"We are pleased to be expanding our service on Chicago's Southside in order to more conveniently serve the community and help our customers meet their banking needs," said Bob Verzak, Harris Regional President.
Harris will celebrate the opening of this new branch with the following community events and specials:
- From December 1, 2007 through March 1, 2008, members of the community can enter for a chance to win a 42" Flat Panel LCD TV, a pair of Chicago Bulls tickets, an autographed jersey or an authentic Bulls Hubert Doll.
- A Grand Opening Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 15, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All are encouraged to s top by for holiday food, fun and entertainment, including Ramonski Luv from V103. The first 50 individuals to arrive will receive a Moo & Oink gift certificate.***
- Harris is also offering special product offers at the new location. For more information, visit or call the new Marquette Park branch at 773-863-7000.
Harris has been helping its customers and the communit ies it serves for 125 years and has more than 230 full-service locations throughout Chicagoland and Indiana, and more than 580 ATMs.
About Harris:
Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing more than
1 million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending, investing
and wealth management solutions. The organization is a member of the BMO Financial
Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), which also provides corporate and investment banking
services in the U.S. under the BMO Capital Markets name. For more information,
please visit www.bmocm.com or www.harrisbank.com.
Harris® is a trade name used by various financial service subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp. Banking products and services are provided by Harris N.A., The Harris Bank, N.A. and their bank affiliates. Members FDIC. Brokerage products are offered through Harris Investor Services, Inc. (HIS), a registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC registered investment adviser. Insurance and annuities are offered through Harris Bancorp Insurance Services, Inc. (HBIS). Securities are provided by BMO Capital Markets Corp. (BMOCM), a registered broker dealer and member NYSE, FINRA and SIPC. HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are affiliated companies and are wholly owned subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp. Products offered by HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are Not Insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed by Any Bank or Bank Affiliate, May Lose Value. The purchase of insurance or an annuity is not a condition to any bank loan or service. Financial planning and investment advisory services are provided by Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, Inc., an SEC registered inve stment adviser. Family Office Services are provided by Harris myCFO, Inc. Investment advisory services are offered by Harris myCFO Investment Advisory Services LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser and wholly-owned subsidiary of Harris myCFO, Inc. Not all products and services are offered in every state and/or location
CONTACTS:
Colleen Kroll, (312) 461-6055