Is Now the Time to Buy? Insider Tricks to Landing the Home You Want April 8, 2019 For the past several years, the real estate industry has been a “sellers’ playground.” Homeowners who’ve sold their house have done so quickly, usually with multiple offers, and at higher premiums, leaving a lot of buyers with lofty mortgages. Luckily for first-time buyers and others wanting to break into real estate, the tides are finally… Read More
5 Ways to Improve Your Company’s Cash Flow April 2, 2019 Is money flowing out of your business, faster than it’s coming in? Turns out, you’re not alone. According to the National Federation of Independent Business research, half of small businesses don’t hold enough cash for one month, while 25 percent of small businesses can’t even make it two weeks. While challenges vary from industry to… Read More
Four St. Patrick’s Day Destinations March 15, 2019 It’s March and that can only mean one thing: St. Patrick’s day is here. While your local town or city likely hosts a parade (or at minimum, has a pub with its own St. Paddy’s Day celebration), to do St. Patrick’s day right, you’ll need to pack a bag. With Americans expected to spend over… Read More
Latest Scam Alert: FirstBank Is NOT Calling You March 12, 2019 The Scam Over the past several months, there have been a growing number of “spoofing” attempts being made in the financial industry, including on FirstBank customers. Fraudsters are using falsified caller ID numbers to trick FirstBank customers into thinking they’re receiving a call from our organization. These scammers are not only contacting FirstBank customers, acting… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Hawzien Gebremedhin February 27, 2019 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 Assistant Vice President of Treasury Management, Hawzien Gebremedhin. Hometown: Denver, Colorado via Tigray, Ethiopia Years at FirstBank: 10 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: Friends of the… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Gordon Banks February 26, 2019 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 Executive Vice President of Marketing, Gordon Banks. Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica. Lives in Superior, Colorado. Years at FirstBank: 18+ Years Other positions held with organizations/boards: Food Bank… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Elbra Wedgeworth February 22, 2019 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: 2 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: Chief Government and Community Relations Officer –… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Greg Shields February 22, 2019 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 Assistant Vice President of Aurora, Greg Shields. Hometown: Aurora, CO Years at FirstBank: 7 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: Aurora YMCA – Board Chair Community Housing… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Danielle Vaughan February 21, 2019 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 Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Danielle Vaughan. Hometown: Denver Years at FirstBank: 16 Other positions held with organizations/boards: Currently: SafeHouse Denver – Board of Directors… Read More
Seven Fun Facts About Presidents Day You Should Know February 15, 2019 Oh Presidents Day, usually a day noted for car dealership sales, furniture warehouse “blowouts,” and maybe even a day off of work for a lucky few. With financial sources like Forbes calling Presidents Day the new Black Friday, it’s hard to not notice the sales culture. However, in the spirit of George Washington’s birthday, let’s… Read More