Arizona Business Owner Gets a Boost from FirstBank August 28, 2024 When tragedy hit, the Stice family didn’t just endure—they pushed through and kept their business going against all odds. FirstBank’s Acts of Goodness program allows its employees to assist customers and communities in need. Through this effort, the bank was able to provide support to the Stice family while also highlighting their small business. Meet… Read More
8 Ways FirstBank is Helping The Planet August 27, 2024 With the climate crisis at the forefront of everyone’s mind, FirstBank puts “banking for good” to action with its many environmental initiatives. Here are eight ways FirstBank has strived to foster sustainability and help preserve our planet. Planting Trees Since 2021, FirstBank has partnered with global reforestation nonprofit, One Tree Planted, to plant 110,000-plus trees across Colorado, Arizona,… Read More
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at FirstBank Fiestas August 26, 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month honors the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. To celebrate, we’re hosting free bilingual events. Stop by one of the following locations to enjoy FREE food from local restaurants*, live music, family-friendly activities, and enter a drawing to win fun prizes. During these events, you’ll also have the… Read More
Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en las FirstBank Fiestas August 26, 2024 El Mes de la Herencia Hispana rinde homenaje a las culturas, tradiciones y contribuciones de las comunidades hispana y latina. Para celebrar, estamos organizando eventos bilingües gratuitos. Visita uno de los siguientes lugares para disfrutar de comida GRATIS de restaurantes locales*, música en vivo, actividades para toda la familia y para participar en un sorteo… Read More
5 Things You Should Know About One Tree Planted and Its Partnership with FirstBank August 21, 2024 Trees play a pivotal role in helping keep our planet cool. By providing needed shade, absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, trees help cities reduce temperatures and benefit over 50% of the world’s population living in urban areas. Moreover, a mature tree can absorb an average of 22 pounds of carbon dioxide per year. That’s… Read More
5 Ways Owner-Occupied Real Estate Can Improve Your Cash Flow August 20, 2024 It’s no secret purchasing property is a time-tested strategy to help build wealth. Owning commercial real estate provides tax benefits, financial advantages, and other perks buyers can use to make a profit. Here’s what you need to know about Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate (OOCRE) and how buyers can use this tool to improve cash flow.… Read More
See How This Lone Tree Salon Styles Its Way to Business Success August 8, 2024 From cut and color to paint and drywall, the Roots and Mane team transformed an old gym into one of Lone Tree’s leading luxury salons. Co-owner Marissa Harmon shares what it takes to plant roots for her family-owned business and how her banking relationship played a pivotal role in securing a space for their business… Read More
4 Ways to Save Money and the Planet, One Trip at a Time August 7, 2024 In the face of environmental challenges, it’s more important than ever to consider the impact of our daily choices, especially how we get from point A to point B. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, transportation accounts for 29% of the average American’s carbon footprint. What’s more, families spend between $150 and $200… Read More
7 Ways Banking Relationships Can Accelerate Your Business Growth August 5, 2024 In 2016, aspiring business owner, Noel Guevara, dreamed of starting his own construction company after dedicating a considerable amount of time to his previous employer. However, this task wasn’t easy. In fact, other banks and lenders he consulted with hesitated to help. But thanks to a relationship he struck up with a FirstBank Officer, who… Read More
Every Drop Counts: See How Western Resource Advocates Protects Critical Waterways July 16, 2024 Did you know the Colorado River provides drinking water to over 40 million people and 5.5 million acres of farmland throughout the West? Due to decades of overuse, drought, and climate change, its water supply has been significantly reduced. That’s why FirstBank is partnering with Western Resource Advocates (WRA) to help protect critical waterways that… Read More