Republic Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: RBNC), today announced that the Company has been named by Fortune magazine as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in America" for the second year in a row. Republic was rated the 27th Best Place to Work of the 100 companies honored. Judging conducted by Fortune and the Great Place to Work(TM) Institute was based on extensive surveys of company policies, practices and employee opinions.

"We are extremely proud to be recognized as one of America's 100 Best
Places to Work by Fortune for the second year in a row," commented Dana M. Cluckey, President and Chief Executive Officer. "As a company, we firmly believe in individual recognition and providing our employees the opportunity for financial and professional growth. All of our employees are shareholders of the Company and we believe that motivated employees will deliver exceptional service to our customers, resulting in increased value to our shareholders," added Mr. Cluckey.

Republic Bancorp Inc., with $4.6 billion in assets, is the fourth largest bank holding company headquartered in Michigan and the 90th largest bank holding company in the country. Its subsidiary, Republic Bank, serves customers in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana with 106 retail, commercial and mortgage banking offices and 130 ATM's. Republic Bank, through its subsidiaries Republic Banc Mortgage Corporation and Market Street Mortgage Corporation, also offers mortgage products through 44 additional offices in 13 states. The Company is the #1 Small Business Administration bank lender based in Michigan for the 7th consecutive year and the 22nd largest retail mortgage lender in the country. Information about Republic Bancorp Inc.'s financial results and its products and services can be accessed at http://www.republicbancorp.com.

The Company provides electronic banking, bill paying and cash management services to retail and commercial customers through ExpressNet, an Internet banking system. ExpressNet is available at http://www.republicbancorp.com. The Company accepts on-line mortgage applications at http://www.buyersdirectmortgage.com and at http://www.republicbancorp.com.

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