Save Big for the Holidays, and Beyond December 16, 2021 Savvy Sale Tips to Save Year-Round Every December, like clockwork, consumers are torn between their budgets and sentimentality. The pressure of the holidays and the sense of urgency that the end of the year brings can often lead to impulsive purchases, overspending and credit card debt. This holiday season, consumers are expected to spend an… Read More
Five Common Digital Marketing Pitfalls You Should Avoid December 13, 2021 These days, business happens in a flash. For example, 60% of mobile users wait a maximum of 3 seconds for a page to load before taking their business elsewhere. With the digital space becoming increasingly important for future success, small mistakes anywhere in the engagement process can quickly turn a potential lead into a dead… Read More
Colorado Gives Day 2021 December 2, 2021 Colorado Gives Day 2021 was Tuesday, Dec. 7, and we’re happy to report it was another record-breaker. 215,864 donations totaling $54.4 million benefited over 3,000 nonprofit organizations. What is Colorado Gives Day? Colorado Gives Day (CGD) is a one-day online giving event that benefits over 3,000 nonprofits, and as a result, all Coloradoans. FirstBank partnered… Read More
FirstBankers Help Customers with Holiday Expenses to Promote Colorado Gives Day November 29, 2021 In early November, FirstBank executives held customer appreciation events at five branch locations across the state – including Thornton, Lakewood, Silverthorne, Colorado Springs and Denver – to surprise unsuspecting bank customers with gift cards ahead of the holiday season. Customers were encouraged to stop by and spin a FirstBank prize wheel to win FirstBank branded… Read More
Helpful Resources to Start a Business as a Veteran November 9, 2021 According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 2.5 million veteran-owned businesses in the United States, helping to employ over 5.8 million employees and generate $1.2 trillion in sales. While integral to the economy, veteran-owned businesses face the same challenges as other entrepreneurs and small business owners. Fortunately, there are ample financial resources… Read More
FirstBank Good Business Contest Winners Announced November 5, 2021 Our guiding philosophy at FirstBank is banking for good, the simple notion of making choices that benefit our customers, communities, and employees, based on a sincere belief that the stronger they are, the stronger we are. We also know there are other businesses doing good, and that’s why we launched our Good Business contest. To… Read More
Scams are one thing you don’t want to unwrap this holiday season October 12, 2021 Every day, thousands of people fall victim to phishing scams —fraudulent emails, texts, and calls from scammers. The Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $1.9 billion to these phishing schemes and other fraud in 2019 — and the ongoing pandemic has only increased the threat. Moreover, the online shopping surge during the… Read More
Prioritizing Mental Health at Home and Work October 8, 2021 Prioritizing Mental Health at Home and Work Mental health is a trending topic as of late, for a good reason. The past several months have presented quite a few challenges. Despite these obstacles, you have the power to reduce your anxiety, depression and increase your mental well-being. Let’s explore some of these strategies in honor… Read More
Commercial Fraud Prevention Guide October 7, 2021 The banking industry has recently seen an increase in attempted check fraud, and FirstBank is dedicated to helping our customers prevent these types of attacks. No matter the size, location, or industry, any company can fall victim. There are several tactics to effectively avoid fraud, but it can be overwhelming when you don’t know what… Read More
Guía de Prevención de Fraude Comercial October 7, 2021 Recientemente, el sector bancario ha notado un aumento en los intentos de fraude con cheques y FirstBank está comprometido a ayudar a nuestros clientes a prevenir este tipo de ataques. Cualquier empresa, sin importar su tamaño, ubicación o industria, puede ser víctima de fraude. Hay varias tácticas para evitar el fraude eficazmente, pero puede resultar… Read More