Northern Colorado’s Taco Stop Expands with Award-Winning Flavors and Commitment to Service From humble beginnings as a food truck serving up authentic Mexican cuisine inspired by the flavors of Mexico City, The Taco Stop quickly became a beloved staple in Northern Colorado. What began as a small, mobile operation founded by Berenice Longoria and Cesar Lopez in 2012, has since transformed into a thriving brick- and-mortar restaurant… Read More
Putting the Bold in Business: 6 Companies Shaping Their Own Success It’s no secret small businesses are the heartbeat of our economy. That’s why FirstBank launched a new video series aptly named “It Takes Courage”— a phrase encompassing the audacity it takes to build a construction business from scratch or start a successful string of restaurant concepts. In these videos, you’ll see how dedication, family support,… Read More
Western Roofing Goes Beyond Roof Repairs to Support its Community Western Roofing breaks the status quo of your typical roofing company. The longtime commercial roofing business prioritizes community support, customer service, and quality over quick gains. We caught up with Curtis Nicholson, Western Roofing President, to uncover why “doing good” can actually do a business good. 1. Briefly describe your business (what does it provide,… Read More
Rethink Compliance Reimagines What’s Possible for Business Growth With nearly a decade of redefining conventions and creating change, Rethink Compliance—a women-owned and led compliance firm based in Denver—leverages its banking relationship and know-how to grow from a start-up in 2015 to a thriving 41-person company, serving nearly 200 clients internationally. Rethink hasn’t only modernized the compliance industry but is on track to being… Read More
See How This Lone Tree Salon Styles Its Way to Business Success From cut and color to paint and drywall, the Roots and Mane team transformed an old gym into one of Lone Tree’s leading luxury salons. Co-owner Marissa Harmon shares what it takes to plant roots for her family-owned business and how her banking relationship played a pivotal role in securing a space for their business… 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
Protecting Colorado: Vulcan Fire Reveals the Secret to Building and Expanding Business With a little over four years in business, Vulcan Fire, a Colorado-based fire protection company, prides itself on the foundation of transparency and expertise. In fact, over 90% of the company’s employees have nearly 20 years of experience, including owners, CJ Simonds and Todd Wagner. The company also has an impressive growth story. They went… Read More
Meet DNA Vibe: FirstBank Business Customer and Coolest Thing Made People’s Choice Award Winner Colorado is home to an astounding amount of locally owned businesses and manufacturers making a difference across the nation. Whether it’s designing and developing wearable technology or inventing groundbreaking products, The Coolest Thing Made contest sheds light on some of the state’s greatest innovations. We chatted with founder and owner of DNA Vibe, Perry Kamel,… 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
How Morrison Backflow Testing Keeps Business Flowing FirstBank’s recurring Business Banking Spotlight champions local businesses. Learn about each unique company and hear from business leaders as they discuss ways to overcome adversity and find success. Today, we’re highlighting Arvada-based, Morrison Backflow Testing. Briefly describe your business. Morrison Backflow Testing tests and repairs backflow prevention assemblies. These are plumbing devices that prevent… Read More