Harris Business Banking Recognized for Excellence by Greenwich Associates

CHICAGO, Feb. 17  /PRNewswire/ -- The 2009 Greenwich Excellence Awards have been announced, and Harris' Mid-Market and Small Business teams were once again recognized in multiple categories, both on a national and regional basis.

  National Recognition for Excellence
  Overall Satisfaction in Middle Market Banking
  Financial Stability in Small Business Banking
  Relationship Manager Performance in Small Business Banking

  Regional Recognition for Excellence
  Overall Satisfaction in Middle Market Banking
  Overall Satisfaction in Treasury Management




"At Harris, it all starts with our vision, to be the bank that defines great customer experience," said Peter McNitt, Vice Chair, Harris N.A.  "The recognition we've received from Greenwich reflects the fact that our Business Banking team places our customers at the center of everything we do.  I speak on behalf of the entire Business Banking team when I say that we are very proud to receive these awards."

Over 13,000 interviews were conducted, and 750 banks were evaluated.  In the end, 33 banks were recognized for distinctive quality in Mid-Market, and 43 banks were recognized for distinctive quality in Small Business.  Harris was recognized for both.

Additional information about the survey, and about Greenwich, can be found at http://www.greenwich.com/.

About Harris

Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing more than 1.2 million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending, investing and wealth management solutions. The organization is a member of the BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), which also provides corporate and investment banking services in the U.S. under the BMO Capital Markets name.

Harris® is a trade name used by various financial service subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp.  Banking products and services are provided by Harris N.A., The Harris Bank, N.A. and their bank affiliates, Members FDIC.  Brokerage products are offered through Harris Investor Services, Inc. (HIS), a registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC-registered investment adviser.  Insurance and annuities are offered through Harris Bancorp Insurance Services, Inc. (HBIS). Investment banking services are provided by BMO Capital Markets Corp. (BMOCM), a registered broker dealer and member NYSE, FINRA and SIPC.  HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are affiliated companies and are wholly owned subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp.  Products offered by HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are Not Insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed by Any Bank or Bank Affiliate, May Lose Value.  The purchase of insurance or an annuity is not a condition to any bank loan or service.  Financial planning and investment advisory services are provided by Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, Inc., an SEC registered investment adviser.  Family Office Services are provided by Harris myCFO, Inc.  Investment advisory services are offered by Harris myCFO Investment Advisory Services LLC, a SEC-registered investment adviser and wholly-owned subsidiary of Harris myCFO, Inc. Investment advisory services to institutional clients are provided by Harris Investment Management (HIM), a SEC-registered investment adviser.   Not all products and services are offered in every state and/or location. 

DATASOURCE: Harris N.A.



CONTACT:  Patrick O'Herlihy, [phone], for Harris N.A.



Web Site:  http://www.greenwich.com/ 

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