Chemical Financial Corporation Form 8-K 05-01-01






SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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):
May 1, 2001


Chemical Financial Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as
Specified in its Charter)



Michigan
(State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)

000-08185
(Commission
File Number)

38-2022454
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     

333 E. Main Street
Midland, Michigan
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

  


48640
(Zip Code)
     

Registrant's telephone number,
including area code: (989) 839-5350










Item 7.         Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information, and Exhibits.

 

(c)

Exhibits:
     
   

99.1

Press Release dated May 1, 2001

Item 9.          Regulation FD Disclosure

                    Chemical Financial Corporation ("Chemical") issued a Press Release on May 1, 2001.

                    A copy of the Press Release, dated May 1, 2001, issued by Chemical, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.


























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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 thereunto duly authorized.


Dated:

May 1, 2001

CHEMICAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
       
   

By:

/s/Lori A. Gwizdala
     

Lori A. Gwizdala
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

























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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No 

Document
 

99.1         Press Release dated May 1, 2001




















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