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BMO Harris Bank Announces Multi-Year Sponsorship for Broadway at the Marcus Center Series

Milwaukee, September 25, 2013 – BMO Harris Bank and The Marcus Center today announced BMO Harris Bank’s multi-year title sponsorship for the Broadway at the Marcus Center series. “We’ve been a strong supporter of local arts initiatives, as they are essential to creating strong communities,” said Kara Kaiser, Regional President, BMO Harris Bank. “The Marcus Center has a deep history in bringing enriching performances to Milwaukee, which is why we are an advocate of Broadway at the Marcus Center Series.” “We are thrilled that BMO Harris Bank has chosen to sponsor the Marcus Center’s Broadway Series,” said Marcus Center President & CEO, Paul Mathews. “We truly appreciate their continued support. Corporate sponsorships are vital to keeping us financially strong.” The Marcus Center has presented the best of touring Broadway since 1994 including award-winning productions of Les Miserables, West Side Story, The Lion King, Jersey Boys, Wicked, Mamma Mia!, The Producers and many more. The 2013-14 BMO Harris Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center season includes Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, War Horse, Evita, Flashdance the Musical and The Phantom of the Opera. Five-show season packages are currently available starting at $179. The Tony Award-winning rags-to-riches musical Jersey Boys will kick off the 2013-2014 season on October 16. For more information on BMO Harris Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center Series performance dates, please visit http://www.marcuscenter.org/shows/broadway-at-the-marcus-center/. About Marcus Center for the Performing Arts The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is owned and partially funded by Milwaukee County. The Marcus Center has been the premier entertainment destination for Milwaukee and Wisconsin since 1969. It provides the setting for

outstanding cultural experiences, where the arts come to life for current and future generations. Located in the heart of the Downtown Theater District, the Marcus Center is a community facility that offers live performance of opera, ballet, children’s theater, symphony and first-class national touring productions. For more information on BMO Harris Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center Series, Marcus Center Presents Series, and Off Broadway Series visit the Marcus Center website at www.MarcusCenter.org. About BMO Harris Bank BMO Harris Bank provides a broad range of personal banking products and solutions through over 600 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nevada, Arizona and Florida. BMO Harris Bank’s commercial banking team provides a combination of sector expertise, local knowledge and mid-market focus throughout the U.S. For more information about BMO Harris Bank, go to the company fact sheet. Banking products and services are provided by BMO Harris Bank N.A. and are subject to bank or credit approval. BMO Harris Bank® is a trade name used by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. BMO Harris Bank is part of BMO Financial Group, a North American financial organization with approximately 1,600 branches, and $549 billion in assets (as of July 31, 2013).

BMO Harris Bank has more than 80 branches in the Milwaukee area and sponsors a number of local organizations including United Way, Summerfest, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.

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Media Contacts: Tiffany Smith, Chicago, Tiffany1.Smith@bmo.com, (312) 461-7815

Heidi Lofy, Milwaukee, hlofy@marcuscenter.org, (414) 273-7121 ext. 222