Vote on which Colorado small business deserves $20,000 from FirstBank

FirstBank is letting people vote on which Arizona or Colorado company will win its “90 Seconds to Success” business video contest.

Adrian D. Garcia

Nov. 08, 2016, 3:08 p.m.

FirstBank is offering a voting experience that won’t require a blue book or ballot guide.

The Lakewood-based financial institution is letting people weigh in on which Arizona or Colorado company will win its “90 Seconds to Success” business video contest. Participants just need a Facebook account and to vote daily for the company with the best video here.

Voting concludes 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

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