MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN SELECTS THE EDCOMM GROUP TO DELIVER SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLIANCE TRAINING

(NEW YORK, NY) – October 26, 2006

Mercantile Bank of Michigan has selected The Edcomm Group to deliver customized Sexual Harassment Compliance training for its bank-wide training needs. Mercantile also chose to implement Edcomm’s own LMS, Learning Link® for hosting and maintenance.

Focus on Sexual Harassment, a computer-based, distance-learning program, can be delivered via Internet, Intranet or CD-ROM. The program teaches sexual harassment compliance training using easy-to-understand language in an interactive, self-paced format. Topics covered in the course include: What is a Fair and Respectful Workplace; Federal and State EEO Laws; Types of Harassment; What to do if Harassment Occurs; Retaliation and Supervisor Responsibilities among others. The program also includes a quick reference guide to all regulations, as well as a glossary of terms and a library of reference materials.

Learning Link®, Edcomm’s full-featured learning management system has an open architecture that builds on industry-standard SCORM and AICC compliance, but adds features and capabilities far beyond any competing products. Learning Link® maintains a complete record of every learning and administrative activity and offers a wide variety of customizable, real-time reports available both onscreen and in CSV formats for download and integration into any HR system. Learning Link’s servers have been issued a SAS-70 attesting to the quality of their security, business continuity and performance.

For more information about programs like this, or to find out how The Edcomm Group can customize any training program, log onto www.bankersacademy.com.

Mercantile Bank of Michigan is a wholly-owned bank subsidiary of Mercantile Bank Corporation. The mission of the Bank is to provide financial products and services in a highly professional and personalized manner. Recognizing the importance of being strong supporters of the communities they serve, Mercantile Bank of Michigan pledges their commitment to making them stronger.

The Edcomm Group has had the privilege of assisting many distinguished clients with business solutions in the form of eLearning programs, classroom instruction, multimedia production and online and print based documentation. In addition to the development of customized programs, The Edcomm Group offers many off-the-shelf courses such as Teller Training, Compliance Training and Systems Training specifically designed for banks, credit unions and money services businesses that have proven themselves effective in organizations around the world.

The Edcomm Group is a 19-year-old multimedia education and communication consulting firm specializing in the development of creative business solutions that improve productivity, customer service and market share — providing bottom-line results. The Edcomm Group (www.edcomm.com) (www.bankersacademy.com) is headquartered in New York City with an Advanced Design Center located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

For more information, please contact:

Linda Eagle
President, The Edcomm Group
1-888-4EDCOMM
linda.eagle@edcomm.com