60 Random Acts of Goodness to Consider “Banking for good” is about inspiring goodwill and encouraging others to do something unexpectedly kind for others. Are you looking for inspiration on how to do “good” in your community? You’re in luck. As part of our 60th Anniversary, we’ve compiled a list of 60 random acts of goodness – one for each year we’ve… Read More
Phoenix House Fire Victims Get a Special Surprise From FirstBank Sometimes life catches you off guard, but what you do when faced with tragedy matters. We’ve set out to surprise our “Good Customers” who have fallen on hard times and need an “Act of Goodness.” When a tragic house fire disrupted the Smith family’s life, we immediately stepped in to help. Meet the Smith Family:… Read More
What the $600 Tax Law Delay Means for Your 2022 Taxes In December, the Internal Revenue Service announced a delay of one year in reporting the new $600 IRS tax law. This tax law requires online sellers and gig workers who have received over $600 annually on payment platforms like Cash App, Venmo, or PayPal to report the income using a 1099-K tax form. Previously, these… Read More
FirstBank Está Celebrando 10 Años en el Valle de Roaring Fork con 10 Actos de Bondad FirstBank celebra su décimo aniversario en el Valle de Roaring Fork. Abrimos nuestra primera sucursal en el valle en 2012 y desde entonces hemos crecido a cuatro sucursales, incluyendo sucursales en Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Aspen y, más recientemente, Basalt. En honor a este logro, nuestras sucursales del Valle de Roaring Fork organizarán una serie de actividades y eventos para… Read More
Make A Big Impact by Shopping Small on Small Business Saturday Since 2010, the Saturday after Thanksgiving has been known as Small Business Saturday — the day when consumers are encouraged to shop locally and make purchases from the stores in their neighborhoods. Now, Small Business Saturday has catapulted into a mega-moneymaker for local business owners with consumers spending $23.3 billion in 2021. Here’s how shopping… Read More
How to Host Thanksgiving on a Budget While many of us are looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends, this year’s holiday feast could be more expensive than ever. Experts predict that your Thanksgiving meal will cost 13.5% more than last year, with a staggering 73% increase in the price per pound of turkey. The price of butter is also up 32% compared to 2021. Despite… Read More
FirstBank Celebrates 10 Years in the Roaring Fork Valley with 10 Acts of Goodness FirstBank is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in the Roaring Fork Valley. We opened our first location in the valley in 2012 and have since grown to four branches, including locations in Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, and, most recently, Basalt. In honor of this milestone, our Roaring Fork Valley branches will host a series of feel-good activities… Read More
FirstBank Gives Greeley Customer a Special Surprise Sometimes we come across some truly amazing customers, who despite hard times or personal tragedies, try to positively impact those around them. We call these our “Good Customers,” and we’re setting out to make their day. Meet Delores: Delores, a 75-year-old widow and FirstBank customer, who manages to be a ray of sunshine even on… Read More
Meet the FirstBank Customer Helping Ukrainian Refugees and Their Pets When Jon Geller saw footage of refugees fleeing Ukraine, he knew he had to help. Without hesitation, the longtime veterinarian boarded a plane for the Ukraine-Romania border. Working with local volunteers, Geller and his nonprofit, Street Dog Coalition, set up a tent clinic to provide free veterinary care for the pets of Ukrainian refugees. “Pets,… Read More
FirstBank Surprises Fire Survivor with $1,000 Employees at the FirstBank branch in Frisco recently surprised one longtime customer with $1,000 worth of gift cards and a FirstBank gift bag. The customer, Josh Hooper, was recently involved in a fire that ripped through his home and resulted in multiple injuries. Fortunately, he was able to save himself and his beloved dog, Batman,… Read More