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MIDLAND - With assets at $3.7 billion, Chemical Financial Corp. and its subsidiary, Chemical Bank, are well established in Michigan. First known as Chemical State Savings Bank, it has come a long way since 1917. Opening its doors the month before U.S. entry into World War I, on March 14th, the bank started with five employees and one branch location. Today, Chemical Bank has over 1,500 employees, 15 community banks and over 120 branches throughout the Lower Peninsula of the state.
"We are committed to providing quality financial services to the cities and rural communities we serve," emphasized David B. Ramaker, president/CEO of Chemical Financial Corp. and Chemical Bank. "Our branches provide a full range of traditional and non-traditional personal and commercial financial services and products, including cash management and personal investment services, mutual funds, annuities, and credit life, title, property and casualty insurance products."
Ramaker said the bank's goal, as it starts its next 90 year period, is continued financial strength, strong focus on quality customer service, expanding community knowledge and greater local involvement.
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