History of Isabella Bank Offices

1912       The bank was remodeled and proclaimed to be the very latest in modern construction.  The structure was built on a concrete foundation utilizing steel and iron reinforcement, adding to the character of a bank known by the community to be “solid as a rock.”

1964       The first drive-up branch at the corner of University and Michigan Streets in Mount Pleasant opened.

1970       The Weidman office (formerly Weidman State Bank) became part of the family. 

1973       The Trust Department was added and the name changed to Isabella Bank and Trust. 

1973       The West High Street office in Mount Pleasant opened.

1976       The South Mission Street office in Mount Pleasant opened.

1979       The East Pickard Road office in Mount Pleasant opened.

1982       The Blanchard and Six Lakes Offices (formerly Blanchard State Bank) became part of the family.    

1988       The Shepherd office (formerly a Commercial National Bank branch) became part of the family.

1989       The formation of IBT Bancorp, a bank holding company was approved by the shareholders. 

1991       The Beal City office (formerly a First of America branch) became part of the family.

1993       The first Clare office was opened.

1994       IBT Financial Services, now Raymond James, opened in Mount Pleasant to offer brokerage services.

1997       The drive-up branch in Clare was opened.

1998       The Barryton, Remus and Canadian Lakes offices (formerly Old Kent branches) became part of the family. 

2000       The Breckenridge, Ithaca and Hemlock offices (formerly Farmers State Bank branches) became part of the family. 

2001       The Financial Group Information Services Operation Center was built in Mount Pleasant.  This was added to accommodate the increasing technology associated with the booming bank growth.

2004       The Big Rapids office was opened.

2006       The Farwell and Lake offices (formerly Farwell State Savings Bank branches) became part of the family. 

2007       The Lake Isabella office was opened. 

2007       The Greenville and Stanton Offices (formerly Greenville Community Bank branches) became part of the family.

2008       Purchased and converted the former Mount Pleasant City Hall into the Isabella Bank Corporate Offices.

2008       Isabella Bank and Trust invested in the historic downtown Mount Pleasant area with the extensive reimage of the 139 East Broadway Building.

2008       Isabella Bank and Trust unveiled new image and name, Isabella Bank.

2010       The Midland Office was opened.

Isabella Bank continues to be a strong, viable bank committed to their customers and their shareholders.  Through our continued growth, we remain an independent, community bank dedicated to serving you and your community.