Your Money. Your State. Your Hometown Bank.
Michigan depends on its residents to pull together to support our local economy and sustain our state. When you do business locally, your dollars contribute to the community and keep shops, banks, and restaurants in business. And their success helps provide jobs, reduce retail vacancies and build stronger neighborhoods - improving the value of homes in your area.
First State Bank is first for helping build neighborhoods and nurture businesses. When you choose to bank with us, you support a hometown business and make a direct impact on your community. Because we live and work here, too, we take pride in giving back and investing locally, not only as a significant employer, but also by providing time, dollars and resources.
Fast Facts About Local Dollars
Next time you're spending money, consider where those dollars travel and how they impact Michigan's economy.
- If each household in Michigan shifted just $10 of our weekly spending to Michigan products, more than $37 million per week would be poured back into our state's economy.
- Each time $1 enters our local economy, it is spent an average of 3-7 more times before it ever leaves the state.
- Out of every dollar they receive, local businesses keep an average of 73 cents in their local community. Only 43 cents of out-of-state companies' dollar stays in the Michigan economy.
Source: www.buymichigannow.com; www.localfirst.com/why
That Small Change Really Adds Up
Making small changes in how and where you shop can make a significatn difference to our state. Some simple ways you can help bolster Michigan:
- Shop at locally owned businesses
- Choose Michigan-made products and services
- Select locally grown produce
- Enjoy dining at a local establishment
- Conduct your banking with a local hometown bank
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We thank you for supporting Michigan and for making us your hometown bank. If there is anything we can help you with, please visit one of our convenient branch locations or simply call our Customer Service Center for more information.
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