Started in 1991, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy works across nine counties in Southwest Michigan to protect more than 17,000 acres of dunes, wetlands, forests, savannas, prairies, farms, and vineyards that give our region its distinct characteristics. When it comes to working with First National Bank of Michigan, Nicole Speedy, Operations Director at SWMLC said, “The … Continue reading

Fraser Trebilcock is a full-service law firm specializing in assisting clients with legal matters arising in Michigan with offices in Lansing, Grand Rapids and Detroit. For more than 100 years, the firm has been an influential presence in Michigan’s legal community. In 1883, Rollin H. Person established a private law practice that quickly became one … Continue reading

Located in Zeeland, Gemini Services has been delivering professional services in West Michigan since 2003. The certified mechanics at Gemini provide maintenance, inspections, and repairs for heavy and light diesel vehicles. Gemini mechanics work on all makes and models including Motorhomes, Semi Trucks & Trailers, Buses, and heavy equipment. They use the latest in technology … Continue reading

Located in Grand Rapids, Foxbright provides the education industry with engaging websites, an easy-to-use Content Management System and customized apps for notifications and messaging. Foxbright has been in business for over 20 years and has been providing web design and hosting services for the last 15 years to school organizations. The company has 6 full … Continue reading

“I like working with First National Bank of Michigan because they understand the local business environment in Lansing and I am able to continuously work with the same people. My banker, Patty Barnas, is familiar with my practice, she’s helpful and really understands the Healthcare industry. I enjoy the one-on-one personal attention the whole team … Continue reading

Initial Attraction, conveniently located in the Oakwood shopping Plaza, has been helping shoppers with gracious giving and stylish living for over 16 years. Where trend meets tradition, you’ll find a diverse array of gifts, apparel, tabletop, and custom offerings for giving and home. Bree and Meme, owners of Initial Attraction, believe that gift-giving is not … Continue reading

Kurt turns to one local bank to help “deliver their customers’ image” When Continental Linen Services (CLS) outgrew its current facilities due to the recent expansion of Uniform, Linen and Mats services, and also the addition of a full line of Facility products and Services, Image wear and Promotional products, the 119 year old company … Continue reading

One Community Bank hits it out of the park. When Patrick Gillespie and his team at Gillespie Group developed the idea of The Outfield Lofts overlooking the home field of the Lansing Lugnuts, they turned to a bank that would share their dream and vision. When looking for a bank to partner with for a … Continue reading

A Banking Relationship That Gives Back Friedland Industries, Inc. separates, cleans, shears, shreds, and bales everything from steel and copper to aluminum and paper. Materials are manufactured into products that can then be recycled by sending them to various mills to be re-melted or re-pulped and made into something new. What’s more, this 130-year-old scrap-processor … Continue reading

A Banking Partner That Holds Water “Life is better at the lake.” This sentiment might be especially true for Mike and Patricia Powers, owners of the Bay Pointe Inn on Gun Lake. The resort’s beautiful lake frontage has made it West Michigan’s destination for weddings, corporate events and relaxing escapes. With the addition of Bay … Continue reading