Northwest Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Northwest Bank, marked a series of major milestones Tuesday morning when President and CEO Louis J. Torchio rang the opening bell at the Nasdaq Stock Market in New York.

Among the accomplishments celebrated was Northwest’s recent designation as one of the top 100 banks in the United States by total assets — a significant marker in the company’s nearly 130-year history.

But for Fishers residents, the milestone carries local significance: in June, Northwest opened its first newly constructed, full-service financial center in six years right in the heart of the city’s Nickel Plate District. The modern branch is part of the bank’s broader strategic expansion into Indiana and Ohio.

“As a growing regional bank, we remain deeply rooted in the values that have guided Northwest for nearly 130 years,” said Torchio during the Nasdaq ceremony. “Our commitment to building strong relationships with our customers and communities remains as vital today as ever.”

The Fishers branch is a key part of that strategy. Located in the rapidly developing urban core of Fishers, the new branch offers full-service business and consumer banking, alongside wealth management and employee benefit services.

The bell-ringing event also came just one week after Northwest completed its largest acquisition to date — the addition of 20 financial centers in Pennsylvania.

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Northwest Bank now operates 151 full-service financial centers and 11 standalone drive-up facilities across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Indiana. The company plans to further extend its reach in 2026 with three new financial centers in the Columbus, Ohio area.