Life can be challenging with the loss of a family member. Add unexpected bills on top of that and your everyday life may seem overwhelming.  See how FirstBank stepped in to help a customer in need of an “Act of Goodness.”  Meet Wilma. Wilma Butler has been a FirstBank customer for nearly 20 years. Sadly,… Read More


Did you know 98% of small business owners don’t know the value of their company? If you’re thinking about selling or have an interested buyer, understanding the value of your business is important when negotiating the best possible deal. Here are four ways you can calculate your business’s value. 1. Asset-based method  The asset-based method… Read More


Western Roofing breaks the status quo of your typical roofing company. The longtime commercial roofing business prioritizes community support, customer service, and quality over quick gains. We caught up with Curtis Nicholson, Western Roofing President, to uncover why “doing good” can actually do a business good. 1. Briefly describe your business (what does it provide,… Read More


Sometimes, you come across people who are an inspiration to everyone they meet. That’s certainly the case for Tracy Mueller, FirstBank customer and author. See how FirstBank surprised Tracy with the book signing event of a lifetime. Meet the author. Tracy Mueller has been a FirstBank customer for 20 years. As you can imagine, he’s… Read More


Keeping up with the rising cost of higher education may seem daunting, but a CollegeInvest Smart Choice College Savings Account (CSA) can help make saving for college easier. FirstBank and CollegeInvest are offering several added incentives to make the most of your college savings. What is a CollegeInvest Smart Choice CSA? Also known as a… Read More


Welcome to your chance to win a $1,000 prize for a nonprofit that matters to you in support of Colorado Gives Day. Visit this blog twice a day from Monday, December 2 through Friday, December 6 to participate. You’ll have ten chances to win a $1,000 prize that will be awarded to your favorite nonprofit.… Read More


In partnership with the Phoenix Suns, FirstBank is hosting the return of the Small Business Empowerment Awards. This season-long program is designed to strengthen underserved and minority-owned businesses across the Valley, through financial and promotional support. What are the Small Business Empowerment Awards? What are the six categories and nomination periods? Visit suns.com/empowerment to learn… Read More


In partnership with One Valley Foundation (OVF), the Official Foundation of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, FirstBank introduced a brand-new ‘Good Business Awards’ to recognize local businesses making a difference in the community. From custom tile designs to doggy daycare, here are the ten ‘Good Business Awards’ winners and how they’re making an impact. 1. SH… Read More


No es ningún misterio que poner en marcha un negocio nuevo es una labor difícil, y muchos aspirantes a convertirse en emprendedores pueden enfrentarse a dificultades a lo largo del proceso. Según el U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)^, el 20% de los negocios nuevos fracasan en los primeros dos años, el 45% en los… Read More


What is Colorado Gives Day? Tuesday, December 10, is Colorado Gives Day, an annual one-day online giving movement benefitting thousands of nonprofits and, as a result, all Coloradans. FirstBank partnered with the Colorado Gives Foundation in 2010 to create Colorado Gives Day, and since then, the giving movement has raised a staggering $469 million for… Read More