Four Unexpected Ways Businesses Can Attract Talent and Increase Productivity April 19, 2019 If you’re an employer, how do you attract talented job seekers–let alone encourage the employees you have to stay? While many companies believe this is achieved by offering high salaries, appealing benefits like endless PTO and senior job titles (and yes, that may work), it’s not always the case. Here are four ways to attract… Read More
7 Things to Consider When Moving Your Business April 12, 2019 The typical timeline for commercial real estate transactions is roughly 60 days. However, if you’re planning to relocate your business or buy a new building, you’ve probably spent longer considering your decision. Moving a business is a significant financial investment and time commitment. So if you’re serious about relocating, do yourself a solid and leave… Read More
Start Small, Grow Big: What SBA Loans Can Do for Your Small Business April 12, 2019 Only one in ten small businesses will make it their 10 year anniversary. That means access to capital plays an important role in the viability of small companies everywhere — and our economic well-being. Simply put, we need small businesses to succeed, and we need to ensure they have the resources to do so. Fortunately,… Read More
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
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