4 Ways to Protect Your Finances in Any Economic Cycle

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

Front Range Equine Performance Raises the Bar with Business Expansion

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

Go Green Nonprofit Feature | Project Apis m.

According to bee experts at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, a third of the world’s food production depends on bees. Honey bees are critical to the survival of many plants, animals, and of course, humans. That’s why, for the second consecutive year, FirstBank partnered with Project Apis m. (PAm), to… Read More

FirstBank Customer Surprised by Her Bankers

It can be hard to pick yourself back up when life throws curveball after curveball. At FirstBank, we admire those who persevere and reward them with an “Act of Goodness.” See how our FirstBank team set out to help a customer get back on her feet.  Meet Cora Cora Olander is a 91-year-old widow living… Read More

Asian American Pacific Islander History Month Spotlight: Tim Meyers

FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI) by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today, we’re featuring Tim Meyers, Enterprise Cloud and Infrastructure Architect. Hometown: New Brunswick, NJ (up to age 11) then… Read More

Asian American Pacific Islander History Month Spotlight: Ann Allen

FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI) by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today, we’re featuring Ann Allen, Business Analyst. Hometown: Richmond, Virginia Years at FirstBank: 2 years Other positions held with… Read More

Charles Cox celebra con FirstBank “el fin de su quimioterapia”

Ante la adversidad, lo que importa es cómo sigues adelante. En FirstBank, admiramos a los que ven lo bueno en cualquier situación y los recompensamos con un “Acto de Bondad”. Echa un vistazo a cómo nuestro equipo de FirstBank se propuso ayudar a un cliente diagnosticado con cáncer de etapa cuatro. Conoce a Charles Cox… Read More

The Coolest Thing Made: Check Out Colorado’s Award-Winning Manufacturers

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 and employ nearly 150,000… Read More