Associated Bank Named to Chicago Tribune’s Top Chicago Workplaces 2024

CHICAGO - November 15, 2024 - Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") was named winner of the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces Chicago 2024. Each year, the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces program recognizes the most dynamic and supportive local companies in Chicagoland's business community. Associated was also recognized in 2019, 2021 and 2023.

Colleague engagement is critical to the bank's success, with about 80% participating in volunteer programs, donating thousands of hours to the communities the bank serves. Associated has built a people-centered culture where colleagues feel included, like Colleague Resource Groups (CRG) where more than 50% of colleagues are involved in one or more Colleague Resource Groups, engaging in more than 110 colleague and community events each year. Additionally, the bank offers a robust benefits program, from generous time off to wellness programs.

Associated Bank is committed to creating a workplace that is filled with opportunities for connection and success, which also contribute to a positive company culture. With eight branches and offices in Chicago and dozens of employees servicing its customers and clients, Associated Bank has a strong presence in Chicago as well as the surrounding area.

Chicago Tribune's Top Workplace evaluations are based on employee opinions, gathered through an employee survey developed by the Tribune's research partner, Energage. The confidential survey collects data from six surrounding counties and measures culture drivers critical to any organization's success. According to the Chicago Tribune reporter Kim Quiellen, "a Top Workplace is successful because its employees enjoy their work, embrace their mission and feel like valued teammates."

ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has total assets of $42 billion and is the largest bank holding company based in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Associated is a leading Midwest banking franchise, offering a full range of financial products and services from nearly 200 banking locations serving more than 100 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota. The company also operates loan production offices in Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio and Texas. Associated Bank, N.A. is an Equal Housing Lender, Equal Opportunity Lender and Member FDIC. More information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at www.associatedbank.com.