MONTREAL, June 3, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - National Bank is proud to support
aspiring entrepreneurs by donating $250,000 over five years to the OSMO
Foundation. With these funds, the Notman House, home of the web in
Montréal, can continue fostering the new generation of entrepreneurs in
these promising fields.
"Continuing with the tradition of the business people who created
National Bank, our institution is playing an active role in the
creation, growth and longevity of thousands of businesses. Our support
for the OSMO Foundation is an opportunity for us to connect the past
with both the present and future of Quebec Inc., and the Notman House
is the perfect incubator for pooling the innovative abilities of
start-up companies," said Louis Vachon, President and Chief Executive
Officer of National Bank.
By joining forces with the business community, the Bank is confident
that we can help develop talent and encourage business people, both of
which are essential to a dynamic entrepreneurial environment. This is
why National Bank representatives could take part in knowledge sharing
sessions with the technological community organized by the Notman House
each week.
This most recent commitment to the Notman project is only one of many
other partnerships that support local entrepreneurs, including:
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Creating the Institute for Entrepreneurship National Bank-HEC Montréal
following a historic $10 million donation to Campus Montréal
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Supporting the Fondation de l'entrepreneurship and its annual mentorship
meeting
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Presenting the show Dans l'œil du dragon for a third season
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Hosting the 20th edition of the National Bank SME Awards, rewarding
Quebec companies for their excellent performance in five categories.
About National Bank of Canada
With $194 billion in assets as at April 30, 2014, National Bank of
Canada (www.nbc.ca), together with its subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading
integrated financial groups, and has been named among the 20 strongest
banks in the world by Bloomberg Markets magazine. The Bank has close to
20,000 employees and is widely recognized as a top employer. Its
securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow
the Bank's activities via social media and learn more about its
extensive community involvement at clearfacts.ca and commitment.nationalbank.ca.
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