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    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001042729
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
    		IRS NUMBER:				383360865
    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MI
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		STREET 1:		310 LEONARD STREET NW
    		CITY:			GRAND RAPIDS
    		STATE:			MI
    		ZIP:			49504
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		616 406-3000

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    		CITY:			GRAND RAPIDS
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