• Northwest Bancshares opened its first Central Ohio financial center in New Albany, Ohio, marking an entry into the Columbus market.
• Three additional Central Ohio financial centers are scheduled to open by end-2026.
• One more Columbus-area location is planned for a Q1 2027 opening.
• Expansion targets Columbus, Gahanna, Westerville as the bank builds out its regional footprint.

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