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September 2, 2022
Posted in Community Involvement
The Youth of the Year program honors and celebrates the Grand Rapids communities most inspiring teens and their incredible journeys. Stories of outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence, and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle have made Youth of the Year Americas premier leadership and recognition program for teens. These amazing young people represent the voice …
September 2, 2022
Posted in Community Involvement
2020 was a year of tremendous insight. Racial and socio-economic disparities were magnified by an out-of-control pandemic. Despite the pandemic, the Metropolitan Kalamazoo Branch of the NAACP continued to work with local organizations to fight for equality and justice for all residents in the greater Kalamazoo area. Work continue to protect: Workers rights that ultimately …
August 26, 2022
Posted in Security Updates
Protecting your identity and personal information is extremely important. Scammers today are finding intrusive and creative ways to obtain your sensitive information. Being informed about the tactics scammers use is a wonderful way to help protect yourself from identity fraud and scams. Helpful hints for safeguarding your personal information Do not respond to unsolicited requests …
August 26, 2022
Posted in Security Updates
Recently, several of our business customers have been impacted by a spike in mail theft, resulting in an increase in check fraud throughout our region. While it is impossible to eliminate fraud, we suggest some methods that can be utilized to help protect you and your business: Have a locked mailbox or a mail service …
August 26, 2022
Posted in Security Updates
How to spot a credit card scam on social media Social media can be a force of good, connecting people across the globe. It can also be a source of evil, with unscrupulous people and companies trying to get your money, data, and personal information. Social media scams are prevalent in the virtual world; here …
August 26, 2022
Posted in Security Updates
Don’t lose your money by picking up the phone The local news is full of warnings about scams that can steal your money. While a lot of stories focus on ways criminals can take your money online, many of them are still focused on tricking you when you pick up the phone. Study up and …
August 26, 2022
Posted in Security Updates
How payment apps make it easier for scammers to get your money Apps that allow you to conduct transactions directly from your mobile phone have been quickly growing in popularity. Unfortunately, scammers now try to take advantage of this convenience by tricking you into inadvertently sending them money. The following information may help you avoid …
August 26, 2022
Posted in Security Updates
Protect your assets with these easy tactics. Cybersecurity breaches threaten every company, from the smallest family businesses to the largest corporations. That’s why it’s essential to know how to protect your data from prying eyes. Here are some simple steps you can take to keep your company safe from cybercrime. Keep software up to date …
August 26, 2022
Posted in Security Updates
You want your donations to count, so it’s important to do some research before giving to a charity. Here are some things you can do to learn more about a charity and avoid donating to a scam. Five Things to Do Before You Donate to a Charity Search online for the cause you care about …
June 3, 2022
Posted in In the News
First National Bank of Michigan has announced a $1,000,000 investment to support affordable housing development through Cinnaire’s 2022 Community Fund, a Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity fund. The investments reinforce First National Bank of Michigan’s commitment to expanding access to high-quality affordable housing, a key driver of economic mobility and family stability. “FNBM …
