FirstBank Surprises Hundreds of Coloradans for Colorado Gives Day

It took three days, six gas stations and 60 employees to surprise more than 500 Coloradans across the state — all in an effort to encourage giving back. Before Thanksgiving. FirstBank partnered with fuel stations in Denver, Boulder, Summit County, Greeley/Evans and Colorado Springs, and pumped free fuel for hundreds of unexpected commuters across the… Read More

FirstBank Sets Out to Help Local Residents Through Hard Times

Sometimes we come across some truly amazing customers, who despite hard times and personal tragedies, try to positively impact those around them. We call these our “Good Customers,” and we’re setting out to make their day. Thanks to three wonderful FirstBank employees, we got to hear about two “Good Customers” named Ed and Susan. Here… Read More

FirstBank Partners with Wish for Wheels

FirstBank is a proud supporter of Wish for Wheels, a nonprofit organization that gives the gift of a brand new bicycle and helmet to low-income, Kindergarten – 2nd Grade students. Join us and Wish for Wheels for a fun and rewarding event as we build bikes and transform the lives of kids in Boulder County!… Read More

FirstBank and Colorado State University Help Hundreds Receive Higher Education

FirstBank has been a longtime partner and supporter of Colorado State University (CSU). In fact, the state’s second largest bank has contributed over $1.3 million to CSU, helping several students receive higher education. Check out this video by CSU, which highlights what a special relationship we’ve had with one of Colorado’s biggest universities.… Read More

Five Things Bankers Wish You Knew

Banking is an interesting industry these days. Some institutions seem to make headlines daily for good or bad reasons. You hear about them in commercials, online, on billboards. They sponsor events and put their names on stadiums. And despite how “in your face” many banks can be, there are still a lot of misconceptions about… Read More

FirstBank & Little Man Team Up to Support LGBT Community With Sweet Surprise

FirstBank and Denver’s iconic ice creamery, Little Man Ice Cream, are teaming up again. But this time, it’s to support our LGBT community during Pride Month. Here’s the “inside scoop:” Starting Monday, June 19 through Sunday, June 25, FirstBank will donate five dollars to Rainbow Alley — a nonprofit and safe space for LGBT youth —… Read More

Serendipity Knocks: How FirstBank Got Involved in An Unforgettable Proposal

A chance encounter: It all started with an online dating profile titled “Must Love Phish,” a label inspired by Kara DiStefano’s favorite band and a clever variation of the 2005 American ‘rom-com.’ But after one particularly toxic relationship, the longtime FirstBank customer and award-winning nanny was slowly starting to give up on romance. She was… Read More

Pay It Forward for Arizona Gives Day

Yesterday,  two of our Arizona market presidents went undercover at a Fry’s Food Store, located at 4724 N 20th Street in Phoenix, and picked up the tab on roughly $5,000 worth of groceries. The undercover operation was an effort to help promote Arizona Gives Day and encourage the lucky recipients to “pay it forward” by donating as little… Read More