FirstBankers Help Customers with Holiday Expenses to Promote Colorado Gives Day November 29, 2021 In early November, FirstBank executives held customer appreciation events at five branch locations across the state – including Thornton, Lakewood, Silverthorne, Colorado Springs and Denver – to surprise unsuspecting bank customers with gift cards ahead of the holiday season. Customers were encouraged to stop by and spin a FirstBank prize wheel to win FirstBank branded… Read More
Helpful Resources to Start a Business as a Veteran November 9, 2021 According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 2.5 million veteran-owned businesses in the United States, helping to employ over 5.8 million employees and generate $1.2 trillion in sales. While integral to the economy, veteran-owned businesses face the same challenges as other entrepreneurs and small business owners. Fortunately, there are ample financial resources… Read More
FirstBank Good Business Contest Winners Announced November 5, 2021 Our guiding philosophy at FirstBank is banking for good, the simple notion of making choices that benefit our customers, communities, and employees, based on a sincere belief that the stronger they are, the stronger we are. We also know there are other businesses doing good, and that’s why we launched our Good Business contest. To… Read More
Scams are one thing you don’t want to unwrap this holiday season October 12, 2021 Every day, thousands of people fall victim to phishing scams —fraudulent emails, texts, and calls from scammers. The Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $1.9 billion to these phishing schemes and other fraud in 2019 — and the ongoing pandemic has only increased the threat. Moreover, the online shopping surge during the… Read More
Prioritizing Mental Health at Home and Work October 8, 2021 Prioritizing Mental Health at Home and Work Mental health is a trending topic as of late, for a good reason. The past several months have presented quite a few challenges. Despite these obstacles, you have the power to reduce your anxiety, depression and increase your mental well-being. Let’s explore some of these strategies in honor… Read More
Commercial Fraud Prevention Guide October 7, 2021 The banking industry has recently seen an increase in attempted check fraud, and FirstBank is dedicated to helping our customers prevent these types of attacks. No matter the size, location, or industry, any company can fall victim. There are several tactics to effectively avoid fraud, but it can be overwhelming when you don’t know what… Read More
Guía de Prevención de Fraude Comercial October 7, 2021 Recientemente, el sector bancario ha notado un aumento en los intentos de fraude con cheques y FirstBank está comprometido a ayudar a nuestros clientes a prevenir este tipo de ataques. Cualquier empresa, sin importar su tamaño, ubicación o industria, puede ser víctima de fraude. Hay varias tácticas para evitar el fraude eficazmente, pero puede resultar… Read More
Giving for Good: Supporting Local Business and Stepping Stones September 30, 2021 Thanks to the overwhelming support from the Carbondale community, FirstBank’s third annual Giving For Good campaign was a success. During the month of October, FirstBank and New York Pizza collaborated to raise funds for Roaring Fork Valley nonprofit, Stepping Stones. For each Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich purchased from New York Pizza, FirstBank donated $10 to the nonprofit. … Read More
FirstBank and the Phoenix Mercury Help a Young Athlete Pay for College September 28, 2021 FirstBank surprised a Valley student, Dei’Jonae Moore, with $5,000 to pay school related fees as she enters her freshman year at Scottsdale Community College. FirstBank East Valley Market President Joel Johnson teamed up with Mercury Guard Sophie Cunningham to present the check to a shocked Dei’Jonae, who arrived at Footprints Center expecting only a tour… Read More
Lunch and Learn: College Savings Account (CSA) or 529 Account September 21, 2021 Saving for college is an important financial goal, and FirstBank is here to help. We are hosting Lunch and Learns at three Arizona branch locations during the month of October. Representatives from our College Savings Account (CSA) Department will be there to answer questions and provide key information. When and Where: REGISTER HERE for one… Read More