Northwest Bank opens first Central Ohio financial center in New Albany, Ohio
NWBI•Northwest Bancshares opens first Central Ohio financial center
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.




