See How Your Small Business Can Win $5,000 and Promotional Support November 4, 2024 In partnership with the Phoenix Suns, FirstBank is hosting the return of the Small Business Empowerment Awards. This season-long program is designed to strengthen underserved and minority-owned businesses across the Valley, through financial and promotional support. What are the Small Business Empowerment Awards? What are the six categories and nomination periods? Visit suns.com/empowerment to learn… Read More
10 ‘Good Business Awards’ Winners Making an Impact October 31, 2024 In partnership with One Valley Foundation (OVF), the Official Foundation of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, FirstBank introduced a brand-new ‘Good Business Awards’ to recognize local businesses making a difference in the community. From custom tile designs to doggy daycare, here are the ten ‘Good Business Awards’ winners and how they’re making an impact. 1. SH… Read More
5 Consejos Para Buscar y Adquirir Un Negocio Rentable October 25, 2024 No es ningún misterio que poner en marcha un negocio nuevo es una labor difícil, y muchos aspirantes a convertirse en emprendedores pueden enfrentarse a dificultades a lo largo del proceso. Según el U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)^, el 20% de los negocios nuevos fracasan en los primeros dos años, el 45% en los… Read More
Colorado Gives Day is easily the best day for giving | December 10, 2024 October 24, 2024 What is Colorado Gives Day? Tuesday, December 10, is Colorado Gives Day, an annual one-day online giving movement benefitting thousands of nonprofits and, as a result, all Coloradans. FirstBank partnered with the Colorado Gives Foundation in 2010 to create Colorado Gives Day, and since then, the giving movement has raised a staggering $469 million for… Read More
FirstBank Hosts Book Signing for Northern Colorado Community Member October 24, 2024 Sometimes, you come across people who are an inspiration to everyone they meet. That’s certainly the case for Tracy Mueller, FirstBank customer and author. See how FirstBank surprised Tracy with the book signing event of a lifetime. Meet the author. Tracy Mueller has been a FirstBank customer for 20 years. As you can imagine, he’s… Read More
3 Pasos Que Puedes Tomar Para Evitar Estafas con Tarjetas de Crédito October 23, 2024 ¿Sabías que aproximadamente el 91%^ de todas las estafas en línea comienzan con un mensaje de texto o correo electrónico de phishing que pueden ocasionar fraude con tarjetas de crédito o robo de identidad? Es más, un informe sobre el Fraude con Tarjetas de Crédito de 2023^ reveló que el 65% de los adultos en… Read More
6 Consejos Para Proteger Tus Cuentas en Línea October 18, 2024 Al acceder a tu información personal en línea, especialmente tu cuenta bancaria, puede ser riesgoso. Según un informe^ de Statista, se estima que el costo anual del cibercrimen en EE.UU. en 2024 será de $452.3 mil millones. Por eso, es importante utilizar tantas funciones de seguridad y recursos de prevención de fraude como sea posible.… Read More
6 Tips for Protecting Your Accounts Online October 11, 2024 Accessing personal information online, especially your bank account, can be risky. According to a Statista report, the estimated annual cost of U.S. cybercrime in 2024 is $452.3 billion. That’s why using as many security features and fraud prevention resources as possible is important. Here are six ways you can protect your personal information and accounts… Read More
3 Steps You Can Take to Avoid Credit Card Fraud October 10, 2024 Did you know about 91% of all cyber-attacks begin with a phishing text or email and can lead to credit card fraud or identity theft? What’s more, a 2023 Credit Card Fraud Report revealed 65% of U.S. adults, or 151 million individuals, have experienced a fraudulent card charge at least once. Here’s how you can… Read More
Bitcoin Scams Are on the Rise: Here’s What You Need to Know October 10, 2024 The number of consumers who reported stolen cryptocurrency has increased substantially with reported losses of over $110 million in just 2023. As online fraudsters continue to become more savvy and cryptocurrency grows in popularity, knowing what to look out for to protect yourself and your funds is essential. Here are four common Bitcoin phishing scams… Read More