Media Advisory-BMO Media Panel: B.C. Experts Provide Trends and Tips to Women Entrepreneurs for 2013 International Women's Week

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 28, 2013) - To mark International Women's Week, BMO Bank of Montreal is hosting a Media Panel to discuss the top trends and tips for women entrepreneurs in British Columbia. Results from a recent BMO study will also reveal what is on the minds and hearts of women entrepreneurs.

Discussion points include:

--  Are women currently spending and/ or investing in their business? 
--  What are the financing options for starting a business? 
--  Non-traditional careers for women - opportunities and barriers 
--  Are you a numbers person? - That can make you a good partner for your
    bank and for yourself 
--  Are immigrant women potential new entrepreneurs in B.C.? 
--  Which sectors and types of business likely to grow in the coming year? 
--  Level of optimism about the economy in 2013 and area of exportation 

What:    BMO Women Entrepreneurs in British Columbia Media Panel            
                                                                            
Who:     Joanne Gassman, Senior Vice President, BC and Yukon Division, BMO  
         Bank of Montreal                                                   
         Marla Kott, Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Plus                  
         Eva Sun, President, Libra National Inc. (The Rice People)          
         Barbara Mowat, President of Impact Communications and              
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         Maninder Dhaliwal, Executive Director, Tradeworks Training Society 
                                                                            
When:    Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PDT                
                                                                            
Where:   BMO Boardroom, 595 Burrard St., 22nd Floor, Vancouver, B.C.        

Media Call-in Number: Toll free: 1-866-696-5910 Pass code: 7210353

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Media please confirm your attendance
and call for more information:
Laurie Grant
604-665-7596
laurie.grant@bmo.com