Women’s History Month Spotlight: Kate Liosis FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Kate Liosis, Senior Director of Apps Development Hometown: Arvada, CO Years at FirstBank: 20 this November Other positions held with organizations/boards: In three to four sentences,… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Lolita Dukundane FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African-American leaders. Today, we’re featuring South Jefferson Banking Officer Lolita Dukundane… Read More
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit: Lunar New Year 2023 The Lunar New Year is on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, marking the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar (a calendar that combines both the cycles of the sun and moon) to many East-Asian countries. It’s celebrated by over 1.5 billion people. Every year the Lunar New Year is marked by one of twelve Zodiac… Read More
8 Nonprofits to Support for International Day of Persons with Disabilities In 1992, the United Nations started the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, furthering their commitment to creating an inclusive, accessible and sustainable society. It’s a day dedicated to optimism, looking towards the future and a world where a person isn’t characterized by their disability but by their ability. At FirstBank, 5.19% of our employees… Read More
FirstBanker Named a Banker of Distinction by Colorado Bankers Association FirstBank Multicultural Banking Center Vice President Cristal Corral Macias was recognized by the Colorado Bankers Association (CBA) as a “Banker of Distinction” for her contribution to improving financial literacy among businessowners, women, children and multicultural groups. Cristal and four others were honored during the CBA Legislative Briefing session on March 2, 2022. The award is… Read More
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger: Lunar New Year 2022 Lunar New Year takes place Feb. 1 – 15. It marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar traditional to many East-Asian countries and is celebrated by over 1.5 billion people. Each year is marked by one of twelve Zodiac animals, each with its own meaning and attributes. 2022 is the Year of the… Read More
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with FirstBank: Fiesta Friday National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and traditionally honors the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of Hispanic and Latino Americans. In celebration, FirstBank is bringing back Fiesta Friday. Several branch locations in Colorado, California and Arizona, including our Spanish Banking Centers, will be providing FREE Hispanic-inspired food, treats… Read More
PrideFest 2021 Kicks off Virtually and In-Person We’re extremely proud to support the LGBTQ+ community and be a part of another Denver PrideFest Virtual Pride parade, which kicks off Saturday, June 26 at 10:00 p.m. MDT and continues streaming all day Sunday via the Denver Pride Facebook page. Pride 5K After an all-virtual 2020 event, this year’s Pride 5K takes place June… Read More
Commemorating Juneteenth In honor of Juneteenth – a commemoration honoring the end of slavery – FirstBank branch locations will be closed Saturday, June 19, 2021. This is a time to celebrate Black and African American culture and history with friends, family, and our community. Please watch the short video below to learn more about the Juneteenth holiday.… Read More
Tech Titans: 9 Women Who Shaped Tech, Past and Present In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women’s History Month we’re taking a look at some of the women throughout history that helped shape technology, as well as a group of tech titans creating the future. 1. Ada Lovelace How do you make something that doesn’t exist yet? Nineteenth Century mathematician Ada Lovelace… Read More