UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
 
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 3, 2011
 
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GRAND RIVER COMMERCE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
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Michigan
 
333-147456
 
20-5393246
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
     
4471 Wilson Ave., SW, Grandville, Michigan
 
49418
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (616) 929-1600
 

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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors of Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b)
Resignation of a Director

On August 3, 2011, Grand River Commerce, Inc. (the “Company”) received notice from Theodore W. Kortes of his resignation as a director of the Company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Grand River Bank (the “Bank”), effective immediately.  Mr. Kortes informed the Company that his decision to resign was based on unforeseen personal considerations that would require Mr. Kortes’ full attention and did not arise or result from any disagreement with the Company on any matters relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.
 
 
 

 
 
SIGNATURE
 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
GRAND RIVER COMMERCE, INC.
     
     
     
Date:  August 9, 2011
By:
/s/ Robert P. Bilotti