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): October 16, 2006

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

Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) 000-25927
(Commission File No.) 38-3391345
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

10753 Macatawa Drive, Holland, MI
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) 49424
(Zip Code)

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

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

[_]      Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).
[_]      Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).
[_]      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-14d-2(b)).
[_]      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).

ITEM 2.02      Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 16, 2006, Macatawa Bank Corporation issued a press release announcing results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. 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.

ITEM 9.01      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)      Exhibits

            99       Press release dated October 16, 2006.

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.

Dated: October 16, 2006 MACATAWA BANK CORPORATION


By: /s/ Jon W. Swets
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      Jon W. Swets
      Chief Financial Officer