See How This Lone Tree Salon Styles Its Way to Business Success August 8, 2024 From cut and color to paint and drywall, the Roots and Mane team transformed an old gym into one of Lone Tree’s leading luxury salons. Co-owner Marissa Harmon shares what it takes to plant roots for her family-owned business and how her banking relationship played a pivotal role in securing a space for their business… Read More
4 Ways to Save Money and the Planet, One Trip at a Time August 7, 2024 In the face of environmental challenges, it’s more important than ever to consider the impact of our daily choices, especially how we get from point A to point B. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, transportation accounts for 29% of the average American’s carbon footprint. What’s more, families spend between $150 and $200… Read More
7 Ways Banking Relationships Can Accelerate Your Business Growth August 5, 2024 In 2016, aspiring business owner, Noel Guevara, dreamed of starting his own construction company after dedicating a considerable amount of time to his previous employer. However, this task wasn’t easy. In fact, other banks and lenders he consulted with hesitated to help. But thanks to a relationship he struck up with a FirstBank Officer, who… Read More
Every Drop Counts: See How Western Resource Advocates Protects Critical Waterways July 16, 2024 Did you know the Colorado River provides drinking water to over 40 million people and 5.5 million acres of farmland throughout the West? Due to decades of overuse, drought, and climate change, its water supply has been significantly reduced. That’s why FirstBank is partnering with Western Resource Advocates (WRA) to help protect critical waterways that… Read More
Go Green presenta: Project Apis m. July 1, 2024 Según los expertos en abejas de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO por sus siglas en inglés), un tercio de la producción mundial de alimentos depende de las abejas. Las abejas melíferas son fundamentales para la supervivencia de muchas plantas, animales y, por supuesto, seres humanos. Es por… Read More
See How Your Product Can Be Named Colorado’s Coolest Thing Made July 1, 2024 FirstBank has always been an avid supporter and promoter of local businesses and manufacturing companies. This is why we’re especially excited to partner with The Colorado Chamber of Commerce (CCOC) on their Coolest Thing Made contest, which celebrates the state’s manufacturing industry. Fun fact: Over 4,900 manufacturing firms contribute more than $28 billion to Colorado’s economy and… Read More
6 Commercial Loan Options to Grow Your Small Business June 28, 2024 Small businesses often need access to capital, whether it’s to seize opportunities or navigate unforeseen financial hurdles. According to a CB Insights study, it’s estimated that 29% of small businesses fail because they run out of capital. Other reasons businesses fail can range from an inexperienced team, to being outcompeted, to having poor product offerings… Read More
Cliente de FirstBank Sorprendido por sus Representantes Bancarios June 26, 2024 Puede ser difícil volver a levantarse cuando la vida lanza desafío tras desafío. En FirstBank, admiramos a aquellos que perseveran y los recompensamos con un “Acto de Bondad”. Descubre cómo nuestro equipo de FirstBank se propuso ayudar a una clienta a reponerse. Conoce a Cora Cora Olander es una viuda de 91 años que vive… Read More
5 Formas en que la Inmobiliaria Comercial Ocupada por su Dueño Puede Mejorar Tu Flujo de Efectivo June 26, 2024 No es ningún secreto que la compra de propiedades es una estrategia comprobada para ayudar a crear riqueza. Ser propietario de un inmueble comercial proporciona beneficios fiscales, ventajas financieras y otros beneficios que los compradores pueden utilizar para generar ganancias. Esto es lo que necesitas saber sobre la inmobiliaria comercial ocupada por su dueño (OOCRE… Read More
4 Ways to Protect Your Finances in Any Economic Cycle June 26, 2024 At the beginning of 2023, the Wall Street Journal asked 70 economists to rate the chances of a recession in the next year — and the average answer was 63%. However, the looming recession economists forecasted didn’t happen. In fact, the economy grew by 3.1%, faster than the average for the five years leading up… Read More