As FirstBank celebrates 60 years of “banking for good,” we’re looking back at our inception date, 1963. In the same year, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, and President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. While the culture has changed drastically, rising costs and inflation have made 1963 feel worlds… Read More


Early Giving is now open. Donate now through March 1st to support your community nonprofits! This week, California commuters were treated to free fuel on behalf of FirstBank. When unsuspecting drivers pulled up to gas pumps at one Indio, CA gas station, they were met with signs stating that gas was 100% paid for by… Read More


“Banking for good” is about inspiring goodwill and encouraging others to do something unexpectedly kind for others. Are you looking for inspiration on how to do “good” in your community? You’re in luck. As part of our 60th Anniversary, we’ve compiled a list of 60 random acts of goodness – one for each year we’ve… Read More


A business entity outlines the ownership structure of a business, and it’s a key consideration when starting your new venture. Choosing the right one for you is a matter of research, and with the ever-evolving guidance on what’s needed to open a business account, we’ve outlined some of the most common account entity types and… Read More


We love spreading goodness at FirstBank. That’s why we’ve set out to surprise customers and community members with our “Acts of Goodness” initiative. This time, we’re giving back to a local Suns fan who’s spent the last several years caring for his ailing mother. Meet Josh Hinds Josh is a FirstBank customer and lifelong Phoenix… Read More


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


Sometimes life catches you off guard, but what you do when faced with tragedy matters. We’ve set out to surprise our “Good Customers” who have fallen on hard times and need an “Act of Goodness.” When a tragic house fire disrupted the Smith family’s life, we immediately stepped in to help.   Meet the Smith Family:… Read More


CV Giving Day is a 24-hour online giving event that will launch on March 1, 2023, to increase individual philanthropy and support local nonprofit organizations in the Coachella Valley. FirstBank partnered with Desert Community Foundation to bring this new giving movement to life. CV Giving Day aims to unite the region as a community, generating… Read More