Capitol Bancorp Merges Two Southeast Michigan Banks

Lansing-based Capitol Bancorp Limited is consolidating two affiliate banks in southeast Michigan, increasing the efficiency of both branches while keeping staff.

According to excerpts from the article:

Capitol Bancorp's Chairman and CEO Joseph D. Reid said, "The alignment of our talented employees and resources at the two banks will promote greater operational efficiencies within our organization. We do not anticipate any reduction in our staffing as a result of this transaction. This decision is consistent with Capitol Bancorp's continuing effort to evaluate current processes and identify new methods to enhance our existing foundation.''

Macomb Community Bank is located in Clinton Township, approximately 30 miles northeast of Oakland Commerce Bank in Farmington Hills. This transaction is subject to regulatory approval and estimated to be completed in the third quarter of 2008.

Capitol Bancorp Limited (NYSE:CBC - News) is a $5.1 billion national community bank development company, with a network of 62 separately chartered banks in 17 states. It is the holder of the most individual bank charters in the country.

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