Jamie Dimon Opens Chase's First Columbus Community Center in Linden

JPMorgan Chase has opened its Northern Lights Community Center branch in Linden, aiming to provide better access to banking services for underserved communities. The branch offers financial workshops on budgeting, credit, and savings, with community managers like Marlon Platt facilitating education and outreach. CEO Jamie Dimon praised the initiative, calling the community center model a 'home run' as it fosters local engagement by addressing barriers to banking. The center is one of 19 community branches and includes dedicated spaces for local events and educational workshops. The initiative is part of Chase's broader effort to integrate community managers into approximately 180 traditional branches, supporting local businesses and nonprofits. Mayor Andrew Ginther joined Dimon at the grand opening, emphasizing the branch's role in enhancing financial literacy and community inclusion.