Associated Bank Plans Opening of New Oak Creek Branch

Associated Bank Plans Opening of New Oak Creek Branch

Grand Opening celebration scheduled for mid July

Oak Creek, Wis.-July 1, 2011- Associated Banc-Corp today announced the plan to open a new branch in Oak Creek, Wis.

Located within Woodman's Market on South Howell Avenue, the new branch is Associated's first opening in Oak Creek and the first in-store location in Milwaukee County. The new location is the second Associated branch featured in the Wisconsin-based supermarket chain. Associated is in the process of remodeling the space to incorporate the bank's new branch design elements and standards.

"We are very excited about our unique partnership with Woodman's. We now have the opportunity in Oak Creek to provide customers with the convenience of banking seven days a week while they shop," said Dave Frank, Central Region Retail Director, Associated Bank. "We believe renovations at the new location will enhance customers' overall banking experience, including the added convenience of extended evening hours as well as a no fee ATM."

The new branch is projected to open July 15, 2011.

Construction partners have been chosen for this location. To receive more information on becoming a partner on future projects, please visit the vendor service site at www.associatedbank.com. The bank will be hiring for new retail positions; positions are posted on Associated's job opportunities website http://careers.associatedbank.com/.

About Associated Banc-Corp
Associated Banc-Corp (NASDAQ: ASBC) is one of the top 50 financial services holding companies operating in the United States. At March 31, 2011, Associated had total assets of $21 billion. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Associated has approximately 270 banking locations serving more than 150 communities in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota. The company offers a full range of banking services and other financial products and services. More information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at www.associatedbank.com.

Contact: Autumn M Latimore
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414-278-1860 PHONE
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Autumn.latimore@associatedbank.com