Businesses Fighting Back in the Face of the COVID Health Crisis April 17, 2020 In the spirit of ‘banking for good’, individuals, groups, companies and organizations around the nation have come together to do their part. Whether it’s financial support, donations, or using their resources to help industries in need, these uplifting movements will get us through recent hardships. And ultimately, will make us all stronger in the end.… Read More
FirstBank “Gives it Forward” to Arizona Pet Owners April 3, 2020 In early March, two FirstBank officers went undercover as “veterinary technicians in training” at VCA Elliot Park Animal Hospital in Tempe, Ariz. Aside from flexing their ability to excel as pet care experts, the FirstBankers were able to surprise VCA’s customers by paying their bills. By the end of the day we were able to… Read More
Arizona Gives Day is April 7, Here’s How You Can Participate March 31, 2020 It’s been a rough couple of weeks for communities across the country, as our regularly scheduled life has been disrupted by a health crisis. Though we need to continue efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus, while supporting our neighbors and local businesses, we can’t forget about the organizations that do so much to… Read More
Get to Know: Tony Oum March 2, 2020 FirstBank’s Multicultural Banking Center Senior Vice President Tony Oum knows the value of hard work. After all, he got his first job at the age of nine. When most kids were playing video games Tony was washing dishes, cutting carrots, and deep frying appetizers at his family’s Chinese restaurant. As a new business struggling to… Read More
Faces of FirstBank: Importancia de la diversidad e inclusión February 14, 2020 El rostro de la industria bancaria está cambiando. En FirstBank, creemos que la diversidad nos une, y que la inclusión es uno de nuestros bienes más poderosos. Descubrimos que la diversidad mejora el desempeño laboral, impulsa la innovación y da como resultado una mayor satisfacción al cliente y profesional de lo que jamás habríamos imaginado.… Read More
Faces of FirstBank: Why Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Matter February 13, 2020 At FirstBank, we believe there is unity in diversity, value in equity and that inclusion is one of our most powerful assets. What we found is diversity, equity and inclusion enhance company performance, drive innovation and result in higher job satisfaction and customer satisfaction than ever thought possible. This is one of the many reasons… Read More
7 Simple Ways to Save Big on Valentine’s Day February 11, 2020 Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and lovebirds everywhere will be opening their hearts – and their wallets – for their special someone. In fact, it’s estimated that this year people will spend a record $27.4 billion in the U.S. on cupid’s special day. And while that’s definitely an astounding figure, there’s no need… Read More
Finding Your Next Great Hire with the Blind Institute of Technology January 8, 2020 A company is nothing without the people that comprise it. That is why FirstBank fills its ranks with intelligent individuals with strong moral compasses, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse employee population. This is at the center of the bank’s “people-first” mentality. Contrary to this philosophy is the inaccurate belief that employing… Read More
FirstBank organiza fiesta temática de Casas de Jengibre en conjunto con la Heladería Little Man Ice Cream December 6, 2019 ¡Es la temporada de la fiesta anual de decoración de casas de jengibre de FirstBank! Participe en una encantadora tradición junto a su familia el sábado 14 de diciembre de 1 a 3 p.m. en varias ubicaciones de Little Man Ice Cream en Colorado. Los asistentes al evento disfrutarán de helados, chocolate caliente y canciones… Read More
FirstBank Surprises Pet Owners: Pays Over $40,000 in Vet Bills to Promote Colorado Gives Day December 4, 2019 FirstBank posed as “vet techs in training” at several different animal hospitals throughout the state – including Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Fox Hollow Animal Hospital, and MaxFund Wellness Center – to surprise more than 120 families, and their four legged companions, by paying their entire vet bill. In total, FirstBank covered over $40,000 in… Read More