If you are a member of the media and would like more information, please contact Patty Nowlin at (269) 445-1079 or by e-mail at pattyn@teammidwest.com

MIDWEST ENERGY AND FNB TO CELEBRATE PARTNERSHIP WITH OPEN HOUSE

(Cassopolis, MI) – Midwest Energy Cooperative and First National Bank of Three Rivers are pleased to announce a partnership that will bring a new level of hometown banking to the Cassopolis community. The partnership will be celebrated with a community open house on Monday, February 6, 2006 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the new FNB branch, located at the Midwest Energy Cooperative corporate headquarters, 901 E. State Street, Cassopolis.

With the addition of FNB, co-op members and the community-at-large will have access to full-service financial services including deposits, loans, investments, trusts and financial planning. There will be drive-up and lobby service using Midwest Energy’s existing facilities, and a 24-hour ATM machine in front of the co-op office. Services will be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The community is invited to join representatives from both organizations at the open house celebration. Refreshments will be served, and anyone signing up for a new account during the open house will receive their first box of checks free. For more information about FNB or the open house, please contact Patty Nowlin at 269-445-1079.

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