BMO Announces New $650,000 Investment in Madison, Wisconsin
BMO Financial Group announced a $650,000 investment in community programs supporting Black-owned businesses and cultural initiatives in Madison, Wisconsin. This funding is part of BMO's total commitment of over $1 million to the area, which includes investments in the Urban League of Greater Madison's Black Business Hub, The Center for Black Excellence & Culture, and the Boys & Girls Clubs' McKenzie Workforce Development Center. These initiatives aim to enhance local economic growth, create jobs, and provide training opportunities for Black entrepreneurs and youth.
- BMO's total investment in Madison exceeds $1 million, indicating strong community commitment.
- $250,000 allocated to the Urban League's Black Business Hub will support 200 Black-owned businesses and create 150+ jobs.
- Investment in The Center for Black Excellence & Culture will foster a cultural and economic hub in Dane County.
- $150,000 committed to Boys & Girls Clubs to support skilled trades career training for youth, addressing labor shortages.
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- New donations throughout the Madison community supporting Black-owned businesses and Black entrepreneurs, expansion of Black cultural programs, and Boys & Girls Clubs skilled trades career opportunities
- BMO's commitment to Madison now exceeds over
$1 million
MADISON, Wis, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Financial Group today announced a
"Investments like these are at the core of our Purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life," said Anthony Hudson, Regional President, Retail Banking, Wisconsin, BMO Financial Group. "We are pleased to work with these great organizations to help make progress for the Madison community. Today's announcement, with these tremendous partners, exemplifies our commitment for a thriving economy, sustainable future, and inclusive society throughout the communities we serve."
"We are proud to work with the Urban League, The Center for Black Excellence & Culture, and the Boys & Girls Clubs to support the delivery of these important community programs. Alongside the economic growth and prosperity achieved by customers we serve, this financial commitment is a direct investment in the future of the Madison economy," said Jeff Ticknor, Senior Vice President and Group Marketing Director, Commercial Banking, Wisconsin, BMO Financial Group.
BMO is investing
"The Urban League of Greater Madison is enormously proud of the partnership that we have with BMO in creating greater access to opportunities in the banking industry," said Ruben L. Anthony, Jr., Ph.D., President and CEO, Urban League of Greater Madison. "As we are on a mission to help build wealth for Brown and Black people in this community, BMO is right there with us, supporting initiatives such as the development of the Black Business Hub. This project and partnership we will create wealth for multiple generations."
BMO is also committing
"The Center for Black Excellence and Culture offers an exciting and important opportunity to create a cultural home for the Black community in Madison. This important investment in The Center demonstrates BMO's support in making the Madison community a welcoming, culturally rich home where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We are grateful for BMO's leadership and commitment to The Center," said Dr. Alex Gee, Founder, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture.
In addition, BMO's contribution of
"Recently, we took on an initiative to build a skilled trades center that will offer the youth in our community another pathway to success and BMO was one of the first supporters to join our cause. Their team members are helping us build out a
BMO has committed more than
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