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First National Bank of Michigan Announces Partnership with Cinnaire to Invest in Affordable Housing for Communities Across Michigan

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 …

Summit Laboratory

April 1, 2022

Posted in Customer Focus

Summit Laboratory makes sure the food we eat does not give us “food poisoning”. For over twenty years Summit Laboratory has provided microbiological testing for food manufacturers. Summit tests the food they manufacture, the equipment used to produce the food and the production facility for foodborne illness pathogens such as Listeria spp, Salmonella spp. and …

First National Bank of Michigan Announces Senior Vice President Promotions

March 25, 2022

Posted in In the News

First National Bank of Michigan (FNBM) announces promotions of Greg Accardo, Patty Barnas, Jennifer Nemecek, and Shaunna Padgett to Senior Vice Presidents. “FNBM Board of Directors recently approved the promotions of Greg, Patty, Jennifer, and Shaunna during the banks March board meeting”, said First National Bank of Michigan President and CEO Daniel Bitzer. “Each of …

Business Email Compromise

March 22, 2022

Posted in Security Updates

Business email compromise (BEC)—also known as email account compromise (EAC)—is one of the most financially damaging online crimes. It exploits the fact that so many of us rely on email to conduct business—both personal and professional. In a BEC scam, criminals send an email message that appears to come from a known source making a …

Landscape Design Services

March 14, 2022

Posted in Customer Focus

Landscape Design Services was founded in 1968 by Larry J. Bakker on the lakeshore between Holland and Grand Haven. Larry was then working out of his house with one team member and a truck. Initially focused on landscape project design and installation, they eventually added lawn care, mowing, and snow services due to client demand. …

First National Bank of Michigan Executive Vice President & COO, Cindy Kole Named a Notable Women in Banking Award Honoree by Crains

December 17, 2021

Posted in In the News

KALAMAZOO, MI- First National Bank of Michigan is pleased to announce Cindy Kole, Executive Vice President & COO, was recently named a 2021 Notable Women in Banking award honoree by Crains. The award celebrates Michigan women banking executives who make a significant impact within their organization and the communities where they live and work. “I …

Dan Montes Joins First National Bank of Michigan

November 1, 2021

Posted in In the News

LANSING, MI-First National Bank of Michigan announces the addition of Dan Montes as Vice President, Relationship Manager. He will work out of the Lansing office at 101 S. Washington Square. “We are pleased to welcome Dan Montes to our commercial lending team,” said First National Bank of Michigan Market President, Patty Barnas. “Dan has over …

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy

September 16, 2021

Posted in Customer Focus

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 …

Protecting Yourself from Ransomware

September 15, 2021

Posted in Security Updates

Keeping all of your files secure and backing them up may not be something you think of on a daily basis. But with scammers and hackers diligently working to corrupt files and make a quick buck, maintaining your computer’s security is vital in today’s world. One way your information could be at risk is through …

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