Gahanna, Ohio, June 7, 2016 -- Heartland BancCorp, (OTCQB: HLAN), parent company of Heartland Bank, today announced that it opened its new branch in Hilliard. Heartland leased the 2500 sf space in a new development at 3971 Main Street, in cooperation with Crawford Hoying. Global design firm Unispace worked alongside Heartland's new Distribution Strategies department and helped in the development of a colorful, inviting and modern open concept as a twist on the bank's traditional branching model. With universal bankers providing both high tech delivery and personal service, clients can blend self-service and professional guidance to choose how they would prefer to manage their finances, while still having a relationship with their community banker.

"This new branch location further expands our network and presence in Central Ohio. It's the first of a series of new locations incorporating a new look and feel, and client experience,” said G. Scott McComb, Chairman, President and CEO. "Hilliard is one of Columbus' most vibrant communities and we aim to be their community bank of choice and engage with them as we're accustomed to doing in the other communities we serve."

About Heartland BancCorp

Heartland BancCorp is a registered Ohio bank holding company and the parent of Heartland Bank, which operates twelve full-service banking offices. Heartland Bank, founded in 1911, provides full-service commercial, small business, and consumer banking services; alternative investment services; insurance services; and other financial products and services. Heartland Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve, a member of the FDIC, and an Equal Housing Lender. Heartland BancCorp is currently quoted on the OTC Markets (OTCQB) under the symbol HLAN. In May 2016, Heartland was ranked #77 on the American Banker magazine’s list of Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Banks and Thrifts based on three-year average return on equity (“ROE”) as of 12/31/15.