FirstBank sets $100,000 aside for Nonprofit Prizes: Colorado Gives Day “Ups” its Giving Game Author: Jamie FirstBank has been a major sponsor of Colorado Gives Day, the 24-hour online fundraising initiative created by Community First Foundation, since its inception. It’s an important program and it’s raised more than $37 million ($37 MILLION!) for thousands of nonprofits in Colorado since 2010. But even though Colorado Gives Day is about increasing philanthropy… Read More
South Metro Denver Chamber – Business Expo Author: Ashley This year, FirstBank was pleased to sponsor the annual South Metro Denver Chamber Business Expo luncheon. The Business Expo took place on Thursday, October 24th at the Denver Tech Center Marriott. FirstBank came with a great presence as we supported the Expo with a booth as well as a full table at the… Read More
Coming soon, to a Colorado Springs FirstBank near you… Author: Leigh During the month of November, at all 8 Colorado Springs locations, you will see a Holiday Tree. Is it a little early to put up a tree? Yes it is. So why are we doing it? We’re calling them “Mitten Trees” and are collecting new hats and gloves for children. Winter is coming… Read More
Hands for Hope Author: Rob On a crisp September Saturday morning my two kids and I did about three hours of yard-work We tore down a rotten fence, dug out 3 or four dead bushes, and painted a fence. And then we drove home. Tired, dirty, a little sun-burnt and feeling pretty darn great about being a part of Hands… Read More
Day of the Dead Author: Ariel As I cooked dinner last night (yes, meat should be thoroughly thawed before you cook it, or it will make a better paper weight than edible meal), I thought about how to celebrate Day of the Dead this year. Past years, I’ve been everything from an admiring bystander to an avid participant. There’s something about… Read More
Annual Great Rubber Duck Race Author: Kyle Recently, FirstBank was once again a supporter of The Summit Foundation’s annual Great River Duck Race. This was the 26th year that the annual race drew thousands of spectators to the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center. Originally established in 1984 by the Breckenridge Ski Corporation, The Summit Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of… Read More
FirstBank VS Food Author: Trudy Yes, our loan officers challenge themselves to not only excellent customer service but also to food challenges. On October 16th, at our Jefferson branch located at Wadsworth & Colfax in Lakewood, Colorado. Two of our employees put themselves through the Jack & Grill 7lb Burrito challenge!! The burrito has 5 pounds of grilled potatoes,… Read More
Colorado Wildfires and FirstBank Construction Loans Author: Kyle I recently worked with a FirstBank customer that needed a construction loan. He was building his new primary residence here in Summit County. Unfortunately, his old home in Colorado Springs was completely destroyed in the Waldo Canyon Fire. Part of the money he was using to build the new home was from the… Read More
24-Hour Banking Department Author: Kyle If you’re calling FirstBank to speak with a customer service representative, you are probably searching for important information such as your account balance, when your loan payment is due, or where the closest ATM is located. Maybe you’re having a really bad day and need to discuss an overdraft fee or you need… Read More
Through the Years Author: Rick When I was asked a few weeks ago by FirstBank to write a blog, I have to admit my initial reaction was similar to that of the 1980’s child TV star Gary Coleman when he said “What you talkin’ bout Willis?” (and the person asking me to write the… Read More