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Fast Company Names BMO one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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CHICAGO and TORONTO, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BMO is the only financial institution named among the top 30 companies on Fast Company's fifth annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, honoring organizations that demonstrate a commitment to encourage and develop innovation company-wide.

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  • CHICAGO and TORONTO, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BMO is the only financial institution named among the top 30 companies on Fast Company's fifth annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, honoring organizations that demonstrate a commitment to encourage and develop innovation company-wide.
  • Developed in collaboration with Accenture, the 2023 Best Workplaces for Innovators ranks 100 winners from a variety of industries, including entertainment, biotech, consumer packaged goods, marketing, education, healthcare, and many more.
  • "To thrive in a rapidly changing world, workplaces must actively foster a culture that gives people space to innovate from a place of courage and ingenuity," said Sean Ellery, Head, Digital & Innovation, Commercial Banking at BMO.
  • BMO also launched an Innovation Lab where employees can test and give feedback on new or updated products and services.

HERFF JONES ACCELERATES COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION THROUGH EXPANDED RELATIONSHIP WITH STAGECLIP

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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"This strategic and exclusive partnership enables Herff Jones and StageClip to continue offering schools and students a truly differentiated offering that helps ensure they capture, celebrate and share the treasured milestones that are so central to the school experience," said Brian Fleming, Herff Jones' Senior Vice President and General Manager of College and Commercial. "The combination of StageClip's state-of-the-art platform and our strong relationships with schools allows us to deliver a great branding tool for campuses at commencement -- their single largest public-facing event outside of athletics. This also provides schools with an industry-leading tool to foster alumni relations and capitalize on those deep and meaningful alumni relationships."

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  • The investment includes an exclusive multi-year commercial agreement that allows all Herff Jones and Varsity Brands customers to exclusively utilize StageClip technology for the benefit of their institution's brand and students across North America.
  • Mr. Fleming continued, "Today's announcement further signals a 'new day' at Herff Jones where investments in innovation, new technology and superior customer service drive our work.
  • Today's announcement is the latest in a series of innovating moves that underscore Herff Jones' commitment to delivering on its mission.
  • Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of handcrafted graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students.