FBAC is proud to announce BMO as the Central Valley Regional Sponsor, strengthening FBAC’s ability to support and advocate for family-owned businesses throughout the region.

With deep roots serving family-owned businesses, BMO brings a shared commitment to helping businesses thrive across generations. As a regional sponsor, BMO will play a key role in supporting FBAC’s mission to advance the long-term interests of family businesses in California through education, advocacy, and community engagement.

“BMO is committed to supporting family businesses in California to help build stronger communities and drive economic progress,” says Mauricio Romero, Managing Director and Sacramento and Central Valley Market Executive at BMO. “We’re excited to partner with the Family Business Association of California to do what BMO does best — providing the expertise, resources, and financial tools to help our customers, clients and the communities we serve grow and thrive.”

FBAC looks forward to working with BMO to create meaningful opportunities for engagement and support throughout 2025 and beyond.

“We are thrilled to welcome BMO as the newest Regional Sponsor of the Family Business Association of California,” said Ken Monroe, FBA Chair, and CEO at Holt of California. “BMO’s commitment to supporting family-owned businesses aligns perfectly with our mission to protect and promote the interests of family enterprises throughout the state. Their sponsorship enhances our ability to advocate for our members and provide valuable resources to help them thrive.”

For more information on FBAC and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.myfba.org.

About BMO Financial Group
BMO Financial Group is the eighth-largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of $1.5 trillion as of January 31, 2025. Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a diverse team of highly engaged employees providing a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, global markets and investment banking products and services to 13 million customers across Canada, the United States, and in select markets globally. Driven by a single purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, BMO is committed to driving positive change in the world, and making progress for a thriving economy, sustainable future, and inclusive society.

About Family Business Association of California

The Family Business Association of California (FBAC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization and the only association in the state dedicated exclusively to advocating for family-owned businesses at the California State Capitol. FBA champions pro-family business legislation, opposes harmful policies, and ensures that the voice of family enterprises is heard in Sacramento. As the backbone of California’s economy, family businesses benefit from FBA’s robust legislative advocacy, weekly news updates, economic insights, and peer-to-peer engagement opportunities.

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