News | September 30, 2025
Northwest Bank Celebrates Grand Reopening of Amherst Financial Center
Amherst, NY, September 30, 2025 — Officials of Northwest Bank, along with community representatives, cut the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of the bank’s Amherst office, located at 3208 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, New York.
After undergoing a complete interior renovation, the office boasts a vibrant, modern and welcoming open-concept layout.
“We remodeled this space to create a more inviting atmosphere, and its open design represents the evolution of our financial centers into a hub for a more advisory, hospitality-led experience in the heart of the community. We want our customers to see their bank as a place where they can come and have a conversation about their financial future in a comfortable setting,” said Jennifer Gibson, regional president, executive director, retail banking for Northwest.
Led by Northwest Financial Center Manager Jessica Martinez and her talented team of bankers, Northwest’s full-service location connects residents, businesses and visitors of the Buffalo area with the people, products and advice to help them bank, borrow and invest—no matter what stage of life they’re in.
Martinez and her team invite everyone to stop by the renovated office. They’re happy to talk to customers about Northwest’s full line of products and services, including personal and business banking, loans, investment management, trust and retirement plan services.
“We’re proud to serve the Amherst community from our beautiful new space,” Martinez said. During the ribbon-cutting event, Northwest presented a $5,000 donation to Bornhava, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering specialized programs for children with special needs as they start their journey through life. Since its founding more than 40 years ago in Amherst, Bornhava has provided 11,500 children with personalized support, innovative therapies, and a nurturing environment.
“We at Bornhava are so grateful for the generosity and support of a wonderful, community minded organization like Northwest Bank. Our motto is, ‘Amazing Things. Every Day.’ It’s the heart of our approach with special needs children. We’re dedicated to creating opportunities for amazing things to happen for every child in our care, every single day,” said Shannon Karcher, executive director and CEO, Bornhava. “Northwest Bank is helping us in our mission to accomplish amazing things!”
Also at the event, one lucky person won four tickets to the Buffalo vs. New England game and a Northwest RTIC wheeled cooler. Entries for this final grand prize were collected during September through weekly giveaways at the financial center in celebration of the remodel and reopening.
About Northwest Bancshares, Inc.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Northwest Bank. Founded in 1896, Northwest Bank is a full-service financial institution which offers a complete line of business and consumer banking products, as well as employee benefits and wealth management services. Currently, Northwest operates 151 full-service financial centers and ten free standing drive-up facilities in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Indiana. Northwest Bancshares, Inc.’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol NWBI. Additional information regarding Northwest Bancshares, Inc. and Northwest Bank can be accessed online at www.northwest.bank.
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