BMO is proud to support entrepreneurs like Lisa Marsh, founder and CEO of Ms.P’sGFree and a recipient of a BMO Celebrating Women grant designed to help women-owned businesses grow.

“When you see companies like American Express support small businesses, it says a lot about their values,” said Ron. “When you Shop Small, you could turn around a whole neighborhood. Whatever values that small business has you’re choosing to keep in your community. You get a say.”

Starting a business is a challenge in and of itself, but when you’re breaking into a male-dominated field like electrical contracting, the hurdles can seem even more daunting.

Annie and Morgan needed seed money for their banana bread company, GoNanas, when they met Dennis, a Huntington banker. Dennis helped GoNanas grow and when the small business landed a dream retailer, Dennis was right there to help celebrate Annie and Morgan’s victory.