Horizon Bank Announces $5,000 Donation to Opportunity Enterprises

Michigan City, IN – Horizon Bank is proud to continue its support of Opportunity

Enterprises (OE) with a $5,000 annual sponsorship, reinforcing our long-standing

commitment to creating inclusive opportunities for people of all abilities.

John Freyek, Market President – Lake County and immediate past Board Chair of

OE, and Mark Ritzi, Market President – Porter County, had the honor of delivering

the donation. They presented the check to CEO, Neil Samahon and Chief Strategy

Officer, Kacie Ensign.

“Our partnership with Opportunity Enterprises spans more than two decades, and

it’s one we deeply value,” said John Freyek. “We’re proud to stand beside an

organization that works every day to build a more equitable and inclusive

community.”

Since 2001, Horizon Bank has supported OE’s mission, and this latest sponsorship

reflects our continued belief in the importance of empowering individuals of all

abilities.

“At Horizon, giving back is part of who we are,” added Mark Ritzi. “We’re honored

to support the incredible work OE does in the lives of so many in our community.”

About Opportunity Enterprises

Founded in 1967, Opportunity Enterprises is a non-profit organization that strives

to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach their fullest potential and

live a full, enriching life. Learn more at oppent.org.

About Horizon Bancorp, Inc.

Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: HBNC) is the nearly 8 billion–asset bank

holding company for Horizon Bank, which serves customers across attractive

Midwestern markets through convenient digital tools, as well as its Indiana and

Michigan branches. Horizon's retail offerings include prime residential, indirect

auto, and other secured consumer lending, as well as a range of personal banking

and wealth management solutions. Horizon also provides a comprehensive array

of in–market business banking and treasury management services, as well as

equipment financing solutions for customers regionally and nationally, with

commercial lending representing over half of total loans. More information on

Horizon, headquartered in Northwest Indiana's Michigan City, is available at

horizonbank.com and investor.horizonbank.com.