PR Newswire·Oct 8, 2026, 9:00 AM ET

Northwest Bank Celebrates Grand Opening of Second Financial Center in Columbus Next to The Ohio State University

Northwest Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new financial center at 2006 North High Street in Columbus, Ohio, on October 8, 2026.
The location was designed based on student research & feedback from The Ohio State University to provide a space for studying, meeting bankers, & community connection.
Features include flexible tables, Wi-Fi, charging access, a study room, & coffee from local partner Roosevelt Coffee Roasters.
Urich Bowers, chief consumer banking & strategy officer, stated the center aims to provide trusted guidance & flexibility for students, young professionals, & local business owners.
Northwest is partnering with OSU's Fisher College of Business through internships, with 13 students completing paid summer internships last year.
The bank plans to relocate its Central Ohio headquarters to Dublin in 2029 & will open additional centers in Columbus, Gahanna, & Westerville.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. operates 153 financial centers across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, & Indiana & is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.