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Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes

April 22, 2024

Posted in Community Involvement

In a powerful display of community spirit, members of FNBM united with Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes (KLF) to take a stand against hunger. Their collaborative effort resulted in the packaging of an impressive 750 boxes brimming with fresh fruits and vegetables. These nutritious provisions are destined to reach the hands and hearts of individuals and …

Wheeler Development Group

April 18, 2024

Posted in Customer Focus

“Wheeler Development Group has had the pleasure of working with First National Bank of Michigan throughout the years on large multi-family and commercial developments in West Michigan. They have become much more than our financer. We are partners and they provide value far beyond the loans we’ve executed with their team.”

-Ryan Wheeler, Wheeler Development Group

Choose Lansing

April 15, 2024

Posted in Community Involvement

Choose Lansing is an annual meeting that reports on the economic impact of those who have visited Lansing over the past year. The meeting touches on topics such as the hospitality industry and the state of tourism. The conference also covers upcoming events and how to improve the local visitor experience. First National Bank of …

Hand 2 Hand

April 4, 2024

Posted in Community Involvement

Members of the First National Bank of Michigan team (Harrison Brown, Dustin Hopkins, Mike Hollander, Kirstyn Monroe and Sara Amy) recently joined Sun Title for a Hand-2-Hand volunteer event. Several other local businesses helped fill backpacks with food items for children in Kent County as well. Each backpack was filled with breakfast, lunch, snack, and …

HECO

April 4, 2024

Posted in Customer Focus

“You get the resources of a larger bank with the community bank relationship and feel. As we have grown, the bank has grown with us hand-in-glove. We have always been able to be transparent with each other whether things are going good or bad!”

-Justin Hatfield, HECO

River Caddis

March 27, 2024

Posted in Customer Focus

“As President of River Caddis Development, a national development firm based in Michigan, I can confidently say that First National Bank of Michigan has been an indispensable partner, providing seamless financing solutions for our projects and unwavering support through every stage of our growth.”

– John McGraw, River Caddis Development

How to Stay Safe from Purchase Scams on the Internet

February 20, 2024

Posted in Security Updates

Online shopping has become increasingly popular, offering convenience and a wide array of products at your fingertips. However, with the rise of online shopping, there’s also been an increase in online shopping traps and scams. Scammers use various tactics to trick shoppers into parting with their money or personal information. In this article, we’ll explore …

Know How to Recognize and Avoid Scams

February 20, 2024

Posted in Security Updates

If something or someone seems “too good to be true”, there’s a good chance they’re trying to scam you. They will try to be personal, but something is off — Online scammers will pretend to be a friend or family member to quickly gain your trust, but they aren’t. Imposter scam These scammers will contact …

How Online Banking Can Help You Budget Better

January 30, 2024

Posted in News

With easy-to-access data, convenient automatic transfers, and a variety of ways to organize your money, online banking can revolutionize the way you budget. Here’s a look at a few easy tips to help you budget better with the power of technology. Set up sub-accounts Even if you’re putting money away in a savings account, it …

Has your family been dreaming of a new home?

January 30, 2024

Posted in News

Consider using your income tax refund towards your move to homeownership! Tax refunds make a great source of funds for the downpayment or closing costs. Buying a home is easier than you might think. For some potential homebuyers it can be a struggle to come up with the down payment they need to qualify for …

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