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A Common Cents Change - Mercantile Bank

A Common Cents Change.

The penny is being phased out by the U.S. Government. Here’s what you need to know The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced that it will stop producing new pennies starting in early 2026. While new pennies won’t be produced, existing...

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Real-World Banking With Tomorrow's Talent.

Mercantile supports the 10th Annual Risk Management Association (RMA) Commercial Lending Challenge For the better part of a decade, Mercantile Bank...

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Welcome To Alma Ops!

From walls to workstations, every detail of the Alma Ops renovation was crafted to support our people and our purpose. The Alma Ops building has...

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ABA Emerging Leader Spotlight: Emily Cauzillo

Blending financial expertise with community purpose, Emily Cauzillo sets the standard for what it means to be an emerging leader in banking. A leader...

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Merc Is Your Partner In Cybersecurity.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Merc is here to help you protect your personal information from scams, phishing, and fraud...

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Extended Hours! Customer Support That Works Harder.

Our Contact Center is now open earlier AND later providing you with more Customer Support. We’ve expanded our Retail Contact Center hours to make it...

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Mercantile Bank website homepage with Best Website Redesign Emblem

Award-Winning Website? Merc Is Here.

Our website redesign takes home an American Bankers Association Brand Slam Award!

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Doug Oullette accepting Community Bankers Association award.

Excellence In Community Banking

Doug Ouellette is continuing a family tradition of service as he’s honored by Community Bankers of Michigan (CBM).

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Celebration Cinema Customers Walking

Celebrating Stories That Connect

A hometown theater with world-class innovation and stories that bring community together At Celebration Cinema, the magic goes beyond the screen....

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GVSU TRIO Upward Bound Money Mercantile Bank

Investing In The Future

Supporting first-generation college students through financial skills building Financial confidence starts with access and a little encouragement....

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