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First State Bank wins Corporate Citizen Award

Feb 10, 2015 (St. Clair Shores, Michigan)

First State Bank, the only Community Bank headquartered in Macomb County, received the Corporate Citizen Award at the Macomb Business Awards on February 10, 2015. More than 365 local business and community leaders were present at the event. Huel Perkins, anchor for Fox 2 Detroit, was the celebrity emcee and was joined by County Executive Mark A. Hackel to award recipients in six categories. In all, 53 organizations were recognized but only six took home an award.

Gene Lovell accepted the Corporate Citizen award on behalf of First State Bank, which was given in recognition of the time, effort, and talent the bank has contributed to Macomb County during 2014.

“First State Bank is Macomb County’s hometown bank and we are extremely honored to accept this award for the second year in a row.  As a locally-owned bank with roots in the county since 1917, we have been and will continue to be a cornerstone in our community. We are dedicated to helping businesses, families and our communities prosper,” said Gene Lovell, Chief Executive Officer and President.

During 2014, First State Bank provided financial or volunteer support to many local organizations, businesses and community groups that work to advance or improve the area including:

Local Service Organizations

• Macomb Food Bank
• Buy Michigan Now
• Greenpath Financial Counseling Services
• Leadership Macomb
• Local Kiwanis, Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs, and many more service groups
• Families Against Narcotics
• Care of Southeastern Michigan

Local Children’s Groups

• Scholarship funds
• Kiwanis 3rd Grade Dictionary Distribution Sponsor
• Sports teams and many other local groups that support children
• Banker Jr., free financial literacy app

Local Arts

• Anton Art Center

City and Businesses

• Chambers of Commerce
• Cruisin’ Gratiot/Harper Charity Cruise
• House donation to Lake Shore School for hands-on building renovation class
• St. Clair Shores Fireworks Title Sponsor
• Richmond Good Old Days Parade and Fireworks Title Sponsor
• Clinton Township Concert/Fireworks Title Sponsor
• Macomb Country Movie/Concert in the Parks Sponsor
• Metroparks Summer Fun Sponsor (fireworks, concerts, movies)

Annual Events

• American Cancer Society - Relay for Life
• Calendar Photo Contest
• Customer Appreciation Days
• Macomb Food Bank Drive
• Marine Toys for Tots Drive

National Organizations with Local Chapters

• American Cancer Society
• Parkinson’s Foundation Research
• Habitat for Humanity
• Marine Toys for Tots