Get to Know: Tony Oum 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 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 & Inclusion Matter At FirstBank, we believe there is unity in diversity, and that inclusion is one of our most powerful assets. What we found is diversity enhances company performance, drives innovation and results in higher job satisfaction and customer satisfaction than ever thought possible. This is one of the many reasons why more than half of FirstBank’s… Read More
Denver’s Five Points: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About the “Harlem of the West” Five Points is one of Denver’s oldest neighborhoods. Its rich history dates back to the 1860s’ when European immigrants occupied the area. During the 20th century, it was known as the “Harlem of the West” and home to the city’s black community. Today, Five Points preserves its history by hosting popular community celebrations like Juneteenth… Read More
Finding Your Next Great Hire with the Blind Institute of Technology 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
Latest Scam Alert: Beware of Text Messages or Calls Appearing From Your Bank The Scam Over the past several months, there have been a growing number of “spoofing” attempts being made in the financial industry, including on FirstBank customers. Fraudsters are using falsified caller ID numbers — or what appears to be legitimate text messages — to trick FirstBank customers into providing sensitive information. These scammers are either… Read More
FirstBank Surprises Pet Owners: Pays Over $40,000 in Vet Bills to Promote Colorado Gives Day 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
FirstBank and Beloved “Ice Creameries” Throw Gingerbread House Party (Dec. 14) ‘Tis the season for FirstBank’s annual Gingerbread House Party! Take part in a tasty tradition that your family will love on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 1 – 3 p.m. at several Little Man Ice Cream locations throughout Colorado. Event-goers will enjoy frozen treats, hot cocoa and listen to festive holiday tunes — all while decorating… Read More
4 Tricks and Treats to Celebrate Halloween Without Spooking Your Budget Halloween’s greatest trick? Getting Americans to spend more than $9 billion annually on the candy-coated holiday. But here’s the treat: with a little ingenuity and a whole lot of creativity, you can celebrate this season without ghosting your family’s budget. Boo it Yourself Americans spend $3.2 billion on Halloween costumes annually; followed by $2.7 billion… Read More
Opening Celebration: Carbondale FirstBank is now open in Carbondale, Colorado! Come celebrate the opening with us on October 23, 24 and 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 791 HWY 133. FREE food and treats from The Biscuit Truck, Spicy Paisa and Slow Groovin will be provided.* See a full schedule below. Keep in mind the Opening Celebration… Read More