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
Black History Month Spotlight: Gordon Banks 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 the President of Marketing, Gordon Banks. Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica. Lives in Superior, Colorado. Years at FirstBank: 20 Years Other positions held with organizations/boards: Food Bank of the… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Elbra Wedgeworth 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 FirstBank Board of Directors member, the Honorable Elbra Wedgeworth. Hometown: Denver, Colorado Years at FirstBank: 4 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: President of the Denver Union Station Project… Read More
The Sights and Sounds of Lunar New Year Here’s what you can expect to see during one of the world’s largest celebrations. Lunar New Year is celebrated in nearly a dozen countries by over 1.5 billion people. Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar traditional to many east Asian countries, and it can occur any time between mid-January… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Raissa Teta 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 Management Trainee Raissa Teta… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Eugene Isingizwe 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 Lakewood Banking Officer Eugene Isingizwe… 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
Black History Month Spotlight: Greg Shields 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 Aurora Market Vice President, Greg Shields. Hometown: Aurora, CO Years at FirstBank: 7 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: YMCA Board of Directors – Board Member Community… Read More
Highlighting National Black Business Month In honor of Black Business Month, we’re looking at a multitude of options for support Black-owned businesses this month and beyond. … Read More
Faces of FirstBank: Why Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Matter At FirstBank, we believe there is unity in diversity, value in equity and that inclusion is one of our most powerful assets. What we found is diversity, equity and inclusion enhance company performance, drive innovation and result in higher job satisfaction and customer satisfaction than ever thought possible. This is one of the many reasons… Read More