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
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
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
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
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
Según los expertos en abejas de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO por sus siglas en inglés), un tercio de la producción mundial de alimentos depende de las abejas. Las abejas melíferas son fundamentales para la supervivencia de muchas plantas, animales y, por supuesto, seres humanos. Es por… Read More
FirstBank has always been an avid supporter and promoter of local businesses and manufacturing companies. 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 and… Read More
Puede ser difícil volver a levantarse cuando la vida lanza desafío tras desafío. En FirstBank, admiramos a aquellos que perseveran y los recompensamos con un “Acto de Bondad”. Descubre cómo nuestro equipo de FirstBank se propuso ayudar a una clienta a reponerse. Conoce a Cora Cora Olander es una viuda de 91 años que vive… Read More
At the beginning of 2023, the Wall Street Journal asked 70 economists to rate the chances of a recession in the next year — and the average answer was 63%. However, the looming recession economists forecasted didn’t happen. In fact, the economy grew by 3.1%, faster than the average for the five years leading up… Read More
From starting out in a Chevy Tahoe in Estes Park to running a full-service equestrian facility servicing northern Colorado and beyond, Front Range Equine Performance and Rehabilitation is the epitome of business success. With a little over seven years under their belt, its grown from a single-person operation to nine employees, working across veterinarian and… Read More