IONIA, Mich., June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Independent Bank Corporation (Nasdaq: IBCP), a Michigan-based community bank, announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be payable on July 31, 2009 to all shareholders of record as of July 6, 2009.

In addition, the Company announced that it will release its second quarter 2009 earnings results on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at approximately 8:30 am ET. The release will be available on the Internet at IndependentBank.com within the "News" section of the "Investor Relations" area of the Company's Web site.

Michael M. Magee, President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert N. Shuster, Chief Financial Officer, William B. Kessel, Chief Operations Officer and Stefanie M. Kimball, Chief Lending Officer, will review the quarterly results in a conference call for investors and analysts beginning at 3 pm ET on Tuesday, July 28, 2009.

To participate in the live conference call, please dial 1-800-860-2442. Also the call can be accessed (listen mode only) via the Company's Web site at IndependentBank.com through the "Investor Relations" section. A playback of the call can be accessed by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (Conference ID # 431656). The replay will be available through Aug. 5, 2009.

About Independent Bank Corporation

Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) is a Michigan-based bank holding company with total assets of approximately $3 billion. Founded as First National Bank of Ionia in 1864, Independent Bank Corporation now operates over 100 offices across Michigan's Lower Peninsula through one state-chartered bank subsidiary. This subsidiary (Independent Bank) provides a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage lending, investments and title services. Payment plans to purchase vehicle service contracts are also available through Mepco Finance Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Independent Bank. Independent Bank Corporation is committed to providing exceptional personal service and value to its customers, stockholders and the communities it serves.

For more information, please visit our Web site at: IndependentBank.com

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