Giving for Good: Carbondale Businesses Team Up to Support Stepping Stones September 23, 2020 Giving For Good is back for its second year in Carbondale, Colo. During the month of October, FirstBank and two Carbondale eateries, Carbondale Creamery and Café and Dos Gringos Burritos, are collaborating to raise funds for local Roaring Fork Valley nonprofit, Stepping Stones. For each croissant or latte purchased from the Creamery, or burrito purchased… Read More
Financial Self-Care Checklist for Challenging Times September 15, 2020 Challenging times can inspire us to strengthen community ties and support recovery efforts, together. They can also inspire people to evaluate their lives and take better care of themselves — 80 percent of Americans say they intend to incorporate self-care into their daily routines more regularly after COVID-19. Given the pandemic’s economic impact, it’s not… Read More
Latest Scam Alert: Card fraud and what to do if you are a victim September 4, 2020 The Scam One of the most common scams today is card fraud, the unauthorized use of a credit or debit card to fraudulently obtain money or property. Fraudsters use multiple tactics to collect this information, including copying your card’s magnetic strip (known as skimming), intercepting your card in the mail, or using a strategy called “formjacking,” where… Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home During a Pandemic August 31, 2020 Here’s a bit of good news just in time for the fall homebuying season: people are still buying and selling homes despite the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. But successfully navigating this market is only possible if you know what to expect. Read on to learn a few things about finding your next home during this uniquely challenging time. … Read More
Highlighting National Black Business Month August 27, 2020 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
FirstBank Supports Local Hispanic Owned Businesses: Fiesta Friday August 27, 2020 In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, FirstBank is partnering with local, Hispanic-owned businesses to provide free food and treats to customers every Friday in September.* When you order from any of the following restaurants, located in your area, be sure to mention FirstBank’s Fiesta Friday promotion to receive the free giveaway. Freebies range from free… Read More
FirstBank Apoya a Empresas Hispanas Locales: Viernes de Fiesta August 27, 2020 En reconocimiento del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, FirstBank se asocia con empresas locales cuyos propietarios son hispanos para ofrecer alimentos y antojitos gratuitos a los clientes todos los viernes de septiembre*. Cuando haga su pedido en cualquiera de los siguientes restaurantes, ubicados en su área, asegúrese de mencionar la promoción de Fiesta Friday… Read More
Things We Miss (and Don’t Miss) About Working in the Office August 19, 2020 Working from home seemed like a dream filled with endless coffee breaks, office beds and private bathrooms. But the reality is that sometimes working remotely is a drag. In honor of this realization, today we’ll read about some things we miss about working in an office, and some we don’t. … Read More
Get to Know: Kseniya Mamlin August 11, 2020 Over half of FirstBank’s Roaring Fork employees identify as a minority group. Kseniya is one of those employees, and in many ways her background reflects FirstBank’s culture of diversity and inclusion. … Read More
Back-To-School Savings for Online Learning July 28, 2020 With summer almost over parents and students face the start of the new school year; well, kind of. The COVID-19 epidemic is driving school districts to look for alternatives to in-person learning, with some moving forward with online classes. This new format is sure to shake up your back-to-school shopping list, but it doesn’t have… Read More