west valley
Volume 33 Issue 22 Goodyear, AZ
March 16, 2022
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Business Briefcase BY LAUREN SERRATO
West Valley View Staff Writer
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IN THE BIZ
he West Valley is no stranger to growth. The population continues to rise, economic development is booming, and new and existing businesses are finding success. This week we’ll look at a business with branches throughout the state, including Goodyear, that reached record income and growth. Additionally, an Avondale-based company was nationally recognized as Best Staffing Firm Public Notices ............... page 3 © Copyright, 2022 West Valley View, Inc.
to Work For, and a Houston-headquartered chain just opened on the northwest corner of McDowell Road and 99th Avenue.
FirstBank has record year Location: 1559 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” announced yearover-year double-digit percentage increases in assets, deposits and income (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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in the fourth quarter of 2021. Across FirstBank’s Arizona branches, assets totaled nearly $1.2 billion, up 21.4%. Total deposits were $1.1 billion, up 42.5% from the same time last year, while net loans increased 23% year over year to $1.1 billion. “Last year was another challenging one, but FirstBank is fortunate to have a lot of milestones and recognitions to celebrate,” said Joel Johnson, FirstBank East Valley market president. “We attribute that success to our dedSubscriptions are $26 for 2 years, $14 for one year. Periodicals postage paid at Phoenix, AZ 85026.
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