Associated Bank Awards $15,000 Accelerate Grant to Support Small Businesses in Wisconsin

GREEN BAY, Wis., November 14, 2024 - Associated Bank, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago's Community First® Accelerate Grants Program, is excited to announce a recipient of a $15,000 business grant: Y4D Solutions for Learning LLC. This grant is part of Associated Bank's commitment to supporting the growth and impact of small businesses in the community.

• Y4D Solutions for Learning LLC, based in Green Bay, Wis., offers after-school tutoring services for students from PK3 to 12th grade, focusing on promoting independent learning and fostering a love for education. With the grant, Y4D Solutions will purchase a vehicle to transport students to the center, as well as iPads and other necessary technology for students who cannot afford them. This initiative will help eliminate financial and transportation barriers, ensuring more students can access high-quality educational support.

"At Associated, we work to uplift our colleagues, customers and communities by providing sound financial services and resources, and supporting small business is essential to fulfilling that promise," said LaDonna Reed, senior vice president, director of community accountability, Associated Bank. "Since 2019, small businesses have created over 70 percent of new jobs, making them not only an economic engine but also the core of the communities we serve because they employ their neighbors and keep money in their neighborhoods."

Information about Associated Bank and the Business Banking products and services provided can be found here.

More about the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago's Community First® Accelerate Grants Program can be found here.

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.