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

ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

MICHIGAN
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-18415		38-2830092
(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
200 East Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan		48858
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (989) 772-9471

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

          (c) On January 22, 2009, Isabella Bank Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Isabella Bank, issued a press release announcing the promotion of Steven Pung to Chief Operations Officer. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (d) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release issued January 22, 2009.

SIGNATURES

     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 hereunto duly authorized.