FirstBank Announces Small Business Empowerment Award Winners In partnership with the Phoenix Suns, FirstBank is hosting the return of the Small Business Empowerment Awards. This season-long program is designed to strengthen marginalized communities and minority-owned businesses across the Valley, through financial and promotional support. Check out the winners below: Small Business Empowerment Award Winners “AAPI Business Award” Winner- Hannah Cho Beauty Hannah… Read More
Siete soluciones bancarias sencillas para aumentar la eficiencia de tu negocio En lo que respecta a crear una experiencia del cliente perfecta, tu negocio es tan eficiente como las herramientas que utilizas. Estas sencillas soluciones bancarias pueden ayudarte a poner dinero en tu bolsillo y a recuperar tiempo en tu día. Cuentas bancarias para negocios Investiga un poco en línea y rápidamente notarás que las cuentas… Read More
4 Ways Businesses Can Use AI to Grow Their Business Despite being a relatively new technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already started to transform business workflows and staffing models. According to the IBM Global AI Adoption Index (2022), 77% of businesses have already started exploring the benefits of AI in their processes. Of those using AI, about 30% of companies report significant time savings from… Read More
Seis entidades de negocios comunes y lo que necesitas para establecer una relación bancaria Una entidad de negocios describe la estructura de propiedad de un negocio y es una consideración clave al iniciar tu nuevo emprendimiento. Elegir la adecuada para ti es una cuestión de investigación, y con la orientación en constante evolución sobre lo que se necesita para abrir una cuenta de negocios, hemos descrito algunos de los… Read More
6 Ways Businesses Can Help Safeguard Their Business and Their Bottom Line According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners reports, U.S. businesses will lose an average of 5% of their gross revenues to fraud. As fraud schemes become increasingly intricate, any company, regardless of size or industry, can fall victim. To combat the ever-evolving list of scams, here are six of the most valuable tactics to… Read More
5 Ways to Help Your Business Thrive in an Economic Downturn Every week, economists are either predicting a full-blown recession or speculating that we may skirt around one. But with factors like high-interest rates, increased unaffordability, rising oil and gas prices, resumed student debt repayments, and a looming government shutdown, one thing is evident: consumers and businesses will have a lot less dispensable cash. A Harvard… 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
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