BMO

About BMO

BMO is a leading bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Everywhere they do business, they’re focused on building, investing and transforming how they work to drive performance and continue growing the good. BMO is proud to be fueling growth and expanding possibilities for individuals, families and businesses. More than 12 million customers count on BMO for personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services. As the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America, BMO helps their customers make the most of their money. In Canada, the United States and across the globe, BMO will continue to build, invest, and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows.

BMO’s expansion into Tampa Bay was driven by the diversity of industries in the region and the surge of companies relocating here. Its commercial banking operations services a wide variety of industries, with a focus on middle-market businesses in the $30-50 million range.

John Astrab
West Florida Managing Director of Corporate and Middle Market Banking
BMO

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Mike Swesey

President & CEO

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Business Recruitment Manager

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Morgan Lazzara

Chief of Staff

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The St. Pete EDC is located at 111 2nd Ave NE, Ste. 610, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.  Parking is available in the Plaza LAZ lot located next to the building; use GPS for 221 1st St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, which is near the entrance located on 1st Street N. between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.  

Parking is $5/hour for the first 3 hours and $20 thereafter; it is a card payment facility only (no cash). Visitor parking is on the 1st and 4th floors; please note there is no handicapped access from the parking garage above the first floor. 

There is also surrounding street parking; pay with ParkMobile or in the Sundial Garage located 2 blocks away.

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We've moved! The St. Pete EDC office is now at 111 2nd Ave NE, Ste 610, St Petersburg, FL 33701