Black History Month Spotlight: Linda Chapa FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Black and African American employees. Today, we’re featuring Contact Center Supervisor, Linda Chapa. Hometown: Seoul, South Korea Years at FirstBank: 10 years In 3 to 4 sentences, describe your experience getting to where you are today. My… Read More
Find Out How You Can Win FirstBank’s 60th Anniversary Trivia Join us in celebrating 60 years of “banking for good” with some FirstBank-themed trivia! 🧡 We will post trivia questions on our Facebook page and blog once a day, and winners will be chosen at random from the pool of correct answers submitted through the entry form on the blog. Winners will receive a $60… Read More
60 Savings and Money-Making Tips You Didn’t Know Existed To celebrate FirstBank’s 60 years of “banking for good,” we’ve compiled a list of 60 ways to help you make money and save it. Check out 60 Things You Didn’t Know About FirstBank at efirstbankblog.com to learn more! Finances Side Gig Opportunities Groceries Personal Expenses *Subject to approval: FirstBank determines actual loan qualification only after… Read More
7 Simple Business Banking Solutions to Increase Efficiency When it comes to creating a seamless customer experience, your business is only as efficient as the tools you use. These simple banking solutions can help put money back in your pocket and time back into your day. Business Banking Accounts Do some research online and you’ll quickly notice that business accounts come with a… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Danielle Vaughan FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African American leaders. Today, we’re featuring President of Compliance, Danielle Vaughan. Hometown: Denver Years at FirstBank: 20 Other positions held with organizations/boards: Currently: Previously: Describe your experience in getting to where you are today. Technically,… Read More
6 Ways to Fight Inflation and Rising Costs with A Look Back At the 1960s As FirstBank celebrates 60 years of “banking for good,” we’re looking back at our inception date, 1963. In the same year, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, and President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. While the culture has changed drastically, rising costs and inflation have made 1963 feel worlds… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Shannon Jones FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African American leaders. Today, we’re featuring Chief People Officer, Shannon Jones. Hometown: Aurora, CO Years at FirstBank: 25 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: Describe your experience in getting to where you are today. Throughout my 25-year career with FirstBank,… Read More
Love Don’t Cost a Thing: Plan a Romantic Valentine’s Day Without Breaking the Bank Americans spend an estimated 117.4 billion dollars per year on dating, but that number is coming down as high inflation takes its toll on love. With the cost of food, cocktails, gas, and personal care services skyrocketing, around 40% of people on dating apps are changing their dating habits or pressing pause on their search… Read More
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
6 Common Business Entities and What You need to Start Your Banking Relationship A business entity outlines the ownership structure of a business, and it’s a key consideration when starting your new venture. Choosing the right one for you is a matter of research, and with the ever-evolving guidance on what’s needed to open a business account, we’ve outlined some of the most common account entity types and… Read More