UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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): July 19, 2004

MACATAWA BANK CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

616 820-1444
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if changed Since Last Report)

Item 7.           Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit

99        Press release dated July 19, 2004.

Item 12.           Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 19, 2004, Macatawa Bank Corporation issued a press release announcing results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.

The information in this Form 8-K and the attached Exhibit shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

SIGNATURES

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

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.              Description

99                      Press release dated July 19, 2004

MACATAWA BANK CORPORATION

10753 Macatawa Drive
Holland, MI 49424

Holland, Michigan - Macatawa Bank Corporation Reports Record Results.

Macatawa Bank Corporation today announced net income for the second quarter of 2004. Net income totaled a record $3.35 million, an increase of 14% as compared to second quarter 2003 net income of $2.93 million. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were $.37 for the quarter, which was an increase of 12% over the same period of the prior year. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2004 was up 8% to $6.21 million compared to $5.74 million for the same period in the prior year. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were $.69 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to $.65 for the same period in the prior year.

“Our high customer service quality standards once again are at the heart of our great success for the quarter,” said Ben Smith, Chairman and CEO. “These standards, along with our full service product offerings and the convenience of our expanding branch network, continue to be extremely well received in the markets we serve.” During the second quarter, deposits were up by $42.1 million, or 15% on an annualized basis. Total loans were up by $64.2 million for the quarter, or 21% on an annualized basis. “Our loan success reflects the strong acceptance of our lending approach by our customers and the ability of our lending team to respond to their needs with great efficiency and effectiveness,” added Mr. Smith.

The increase in quarterly earnings resulted largely from strong growth in net interest income. Net interest income for the second quarter totaled $12.6 million, an increase of 22% as compared to the 2003 quarter. The increase was driven primarily by significant growth in average earning assets of $267.7 million, or 24%, to $1.40 billion for the second quarter of 2004. The net interest margin remained relatively unchanged; declining two basis points to 3.62% for the current quarter from 3.64% for the second quarter of 2003. On a consecutive quarter basis, the net interest margin increased 13 basis points from 3.49% for the first quarter of 2004. The increase was the result of a slight improvement in the yield on earning assets but an even larger reduction in the cost of funds. The decrease in funding costs came from continued downward repricing of time deposits and a shift in the mix of the deposit portfolio to lower costing core deposits. Average transaction account balances, including checking, savings and money market accounts, increased approximately $27 million during the quarter. These factors resulted in an eight basis point decline in the Company’s cost of funds on a consecutive quarter basis. Going forward, the large variable rate loan portfolio and the related impact of the recent 25 basis point increase in short-term interest rates by the Federal Reserve Bank should have a positive impact on the Company’s net interest margin.

The increase in net interest income was enhanced by an increase in other revenue sources. Non-interest income totaled $2.8 million for the second quarter of 2004, an increase of $350,000 as compared to the same quarter of 2003. Fee income from trust and brokerage services contained the largest increase in the various non-interest income components. “We see a great opportunity for continued growth in our trust and investment services as we further develop our cross-sell opportunities,” Mr. Smith commented. The increase in non-interest income was partially offset by a decline of $225,000 in gains on sales of mortgage loans due to a higher mortgage interest rate environment.

Non-interest expense increased to $8.9 million for the quarter as compared to $7.4 million for the second quarter of 2003. Salaries and benefits increased by $739,000 primarily reflecting an increase in staffing for the six new branches and for the lending, trust and investment service departments that occurred in the past nine months. The efficiency ratio improved to 58.31% for the quarter compared to 58.50% for the same quarter in 2003 and 60.31% for the first quarter of 2004. Commenting on this improvement, Mr. Smith said, “We continue to make progress at improving our efficiency by better utilizing our capacity as we grow. With 21 full service branches along with two additional limited service branches, we have additional capacity within our branch network that will continue to provide future growth opportunities without significant additional costs.”

Total assets ended the quarter at $1.53 billion, an increase of $268 million, or 21.3% since June 30, 2003. Total deposits increased $178 million, or 18%, and total loans increased $250 million, or 24%, during the same time period. “The exceptional growth we have experienced in both deposits and loans allowed us to reach yet another milestone, surpassing $1.5 billion in total assets. We are pleased that our growth rates in deposits, loans and total assets continue to be maintained at such high levels,” Mr. Smith said.

Despite the large increase in the loan portfolio, asset quality improved during the quarter and remains exceptionally strong. Non-performing loans to total loans improved to .21% from 0.23% and annualized net charge-offs to average loans improved to .16% from .20% when compared to the second quarter of 2003. The provision for loan losses was increased to $1,440,000 for the quarter compared to $870,000 for the same quarter in 2003 as a result of the strong loan growth experienced during the quarter. The allowance for loan losses represents 1.39% of total loans at June 30, 2004.

Concluding on the prospects for the future, Mr. Smith stated, “We continue to monitor our growth prospects with a focus on improved profitability. As expected, our profitability during the second quarter showed strong strides over the first quarter. We expect this progress to continue. As our branch network matures, our focus on enhancing cross-sell opportunities will ultimately allow us to improve the profitability of our customer relationships. With continued growth prospects, an improving economy and a rising interest rate environment, we feel we are well-positioned for improved profitability in the future.”

Conference Call
Macatawa Bank Corporation will hold its quarterly earnings conference call on Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at 10:00 A.M. Persons who wish to access the call may do so via the Internet by visiting www.macatawabank.com and clicking on the webcast link in the Investor Information section. It may also be accessed by logging on to www.streetevents.com . A replay of the call will be available for 30 days following the call.

Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, Macatawa Bank Corporation is the parent company for Macatawa Bank and Macatawa Investment Services. Through its subsidiaries, the Corporation offers a full range of banking, investment and trust services to individuals, businesses, and governmental entities from a network of 21 full service branches located in communities in Kent County, Ottawa County, and northern Allegan County. Services include commercial, consumer and real estate financing; business and personal deposit services, ATM’s and Internet banking services, trust and employee benefit plan services, and various investment services. The Corporation emphasizes its local management team and decision making, along with providing customers excellent service and superior financial products.

“CAUTIONARY STATEMENT: This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting our operations, markets, products, services, and pricing. These statements include, among others, statements related to future growth and funding sources, future profitability levels, the effects on earnings of changes in interest rates and the future level of trust revenues. Annualized growth rates are not intended to imply future growth at those rates. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Further information concerning our business, including additional factors that could materially affect our financial results, is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.”

MACATAWA BANK CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands except per share information)

BALANCE SHEET DATA Assets		June 30 2004		June 30 2003		December 31 2003
Cash and due from banks		$     35,161		$     40,281		$     41,633
Federal funds sold & short term investments		-		-		18,414
Securities available for sale		125,885		92,109		107,049
Securities held to maturity		2,556		2,664		2,624
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock		9,687		6,968		8,793
Loans held for sale		1,910		20,145		4,054
Total loans		1,288,461		1,038,298		1,157,107
Less allowance for loan loss		17,907		14,513		16,093
Net Loans		1,270,554		1,023,785		1,141,014
Premises and equipment, net		41,553		34,367		38,713
Acquisition intangibles		26,477		26,937		26,702
Other assets		12,194		10,356		12,115
Total Assets		$1,525,977		$1,257,612		$1,401,111
Liabilities and Shareholders Equity
Non-interest bearing deposits		$   143,351		$   119,028		$   139,557
Interest bearing deposits		1,007,996		853,911		969,842
Total deposits		1,151,347		972,939		1,109,399
Federal funds purchased		30,231		23,000		-
FHLB advances		177,747		129,353		145,680
Other borrowings		41,238		7,291		19,655
Other liabilities		2,824		6,341		4,477
Total Liabilities		1,403,387		1,138,924		1,279,211
Shareholders' equity		122,590		118,688		121,900
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity		$1,525,977		$1,257,612		$1,401,111

MACATAWA BANK CORPORATION
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands except per share information)