UNITED STATES
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: April 25, 2006

FIRSTBANK CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) 000-14209
(Commission
File Number) 38-2633910
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

311 Woodworth Avenue
Alma, Michigan
(Address of principal executive office) 48801
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (989) 463-3131

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] 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)).

Section 8.01 Other Events

        On April 25, 2006, Firstbank Corporation issued a press release announcing a $0.225 per share quarterly cash dividend to be paid June 15, 2006, to shareholders of record as of May 26, 2006.

Section 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

      (d)      Exhibit

            99.1   Press Release Dated April 25, 2006.

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: April 26, 2006 FIRSTBANK CORPORATION
(Registrant)


By: /s/ Samuel G. Stone
      Samuel G. Stone
      Executive Vice President and CFO