International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

International women’s day (IWD) and women’s history month marks a time of reflection and introspection. It is a reminder of where we are and the progress we still need to make. This year, the state of gender equality must be contextualized by the global health...
Q4 Market Update & Commentary

Q4 Market Update & Commentary

“Mental models” are on the menu in this latest BSW market update. Looking forward, we believe it will serve us well to ground on what has moved markets in the recent past to understand what may be in store for this year and beyond. Monetary (and fiscal) policy...
Colorado Gives Day

Colorado Gives Day

Community First Foundation and FirstBank will present Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021. This annual statewide movement celebrates and increases philanthropy in Colorado through online giving.  In 2020, the annual statewide movement raised more than...
Graduation Announcement: Deepening into Purpose

Graduation Announcement: Deepening into Purpose

How does a born optimist stay optimistic? Reading the news each morning, it seems harder to remain hopeful. Our current predicaments – our planet, our politics, the pandemic – feel practically overwhelming. “When I started counting my blessings, my...
Q3 Market Update & Commentary

Q3 Market Update & Commentary

Welcome to fall. We’ve had a splendid autumn here in the Boulder / Denver area. Whereas we usually transition directly from wearing shorts to donning parkas, this season has been full of lovely 60-degree days filled with sunshine. While most have been rejoicing not...