4 Steps You Should Take to Protect Yourself Against a Data Breach

You’ve probably received an email before alerting you that your data has been leaked in a data breach. A data breach is an intentional security incident that exposes sensitive, confidential data to unauthorized third parties. This exposed information can range from banking details, personal identification, and protected health information to any other private intellectual property. … Read More

5 Signs This Text is A Scam

Did you know fake bank messages are the most reported text scams? According to a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report, over 40% of people who reported a text scam in 2022 said the text impersonated a bank. To better protect yourself, here are five signs this text is a scam. Strange phone numbers In most… Read More

5 Ways Your Business Can Help Reduce Carbon Emissions

Given the impact of climate change, businesses should consider strategies to reduce their environmental footprint. This not only contributes to a healthier planet but aligns with the increasing number of consumers who prefer products from environmentally responsible companies.  Moreover, sustainable practices have tangible positive effects on a business’s bottom line, such as improved productivity and… Read More

From Cash Flow to Culinary Success: Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar

Well-known Colorado staple Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar recently moved their business banking relationship to FirstBank. Since their founding, they’ve expanded to four locations across Denver Metro and Boulder, offering a fusion between Japanese and Hawaiian cuisine. And, they launched Motomaki, a fast-casual sushi burrito and bowl restaurant with three locations in Colorado. We… Read More

10 Mobile App Features to Help Make Life Easier

September 15th marks the 10th anniversary of FirstBank’s mobile app! The year was 2013, and popular apps like Snapchat, Vine, and Candy Crush were taking over the world. As the banking realm followed suit, FirstBank joined the arena by launching the FirstBank Mobile App. Today, the app offers more than just insight to account balances, products,… Read More

Five Budget Friendly Travel Secrets We Learned from Gen-Z

Gen Zers — the generation born between 1997 and 2012 — are reshaping the travel industry by finding creative ways to travel on a budget. In fact, 61% of Gen Zers who took three or more vacations in the past year come from households earning less than $50,000 annually.  So how can you travel cheaply?… Read More

Find Out How Your Product Can Be Named Colorado’s Coolest Thing Made

FirstBank has always been a passionate supporter and promoter of local businesses. This is why we’re especially excited to partner with The Colorado Chamber of Commerce (CCOC) on their Coolest Thing Made contest, which celebrates the state’s manufacturing industry. Fun fact: Over 4,900 manufacturing firms contribute more than $28 billion to Colorado’s economy, accounting for 6.58% of… Read More

Puppy Scams: What Are They? And How to Avoid Them

Sporting lovable personalities and a willingness to show unconditional love and loyalty, it’s no wonder dogs are a human’s best friend. Unfortunately, fraudsters know this too, and they use a variety of tactics to take advantage of dog lovers looking to purchase a pooch. However, you can avoid scams by following these basic guidelines. What… Read More