"Scotiabank was Westbrook's financial services provider when I joined the company as CFO 36 years ago. Westbrook has grown from greenhouse flower production to wholesale distribution, import/export, and greenhouse design and manufacturing. Scotiabank's product offerings have grown with us, and we couldn't operate in today's global environment without their services. Today as CEO, I appreciate our relationship with Scotiabank more than ever."
- Rej Picard, CEO, Westbrook Group
Scotiabank supports farm and agribusiness clients with a full range of financial solutions, including loans, investment services and succession planning guidance, and sponsors events and activities that support rural communities. In partnership with the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, in November 2011, Scotiabank was pleased to launch the Scotiabank Ring of Excellence, a stage area for the presentation and competition of Canada's livestock.
- Scotia Flex® for agriculture allows farm clients to apply for and establish a credit limit based on the value of their farm real estate. Clients can then customize a suite of products to meet their individual needs.
- ScotiaOne Account Plan for agriculture combines personal and business accounts into one convenient full-service banking package.
- Scotiabank maintains a specialized agriculture sales and service team whose deep understanding of the market informs their ability to respond to customers.
- Scotiabank's alliance with Viterra provides innovative point-of-purchase financing to crop and livestock producers. A similar arrangement with United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) provides financing to farm, business and consumer clients purchasing fuel, farm and ranch supplies. The Bank also offers financing through independent farm supply dealers affiliated with Univar Canada and Agronomy Company of Canada Crop Production Services (Canada).
- Through Scotia Farm Legacy® Services, Scotiabank works closely with farm clients to create and implement succession plans that reflect both personal and business financial goals.
- We provide ongoing input to government through the Canadian Bankers Association to help develop risk management programs for farmers.
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