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Welcome to GoWest Credit Union Association

Introducing a new six-state organization poised to champion the bold, pioneering credit unions of the West and their hyper-local priorities.

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Ready. Set. Go Forward with the Advocacy Model of the Future

GoWest’s six-state footprint enhances effectiveness in the beltway and in every state capitol.

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Huge Opportunity for CDFI Credit Unions: $1.73 Billion in Grants Available

Get started on your application process now; the final deadline is August 23.

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Introducing the First-Ever Six-State YP Leads Cohort!

Eighteen passionate credit union Young Professionals will attend MAXX 2022, expand their network, and build leadership skills as they play active roles in credit union advocacy.

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Connect with GoWest Credit Union Association on Social Media

New pages on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are live and ready to help spread the word about the Credit Union Difference!

MAXX

Face Culture and Retention Challenges Head-on with Andy Core

Discover how you can inspire engaged, loyal, and connected teams in today’s high-demand environment with expert insight and actionable steps.

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OneAZ’s Supplier Diversity Program Builds Equal Opportunities

The credit union serves over 10,000 Arizona businesses and its new database promises to do so more equitably.

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Compliance Newsletter – July 5, 2022

Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.

TAPCO Credit Union Announces New Chief Information Officer

Allen brings an extensive history in the financial industry, along with education, manufacturing, and health services.

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Four Oregon Credit Unions Sponsor the Great Drake Park Duck Race

The Duck Race has raised nearly $2 million for local nonprofits since it began in the late 1980s.

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Glia Acquires Finn AI to Deliver Turnkey Virtual Banking Assistants

The deal aims to make virtual assistants mainstream for financial institutions by leveraging Finn AI’s state-of-the-art chatbot solution.

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Idaho Central Credit Union CEO Kent Oram Announces Retirement

The credit union’s board of directors has selected current EVP and COO Brenda Worrell to succeed Oram. She’ll take the reins of the organization on Jan. 1, 2023.

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Forbes Releases 2022 Best-in-State Credit Unions Ranking

More than 26,000 members across the nation were tapped to evaluate their credit unions on overall satisfaction and performance in six key areas.

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Why a Multicultural Business Strategy is Essential for Credit Unions

Multicultural consumers are projected to have an increasingly significant role in the U.S. economy — is your credit union positioned to meet their needs?

First Six-State Spring ‘Hike the Hill’ Gets Results

Advocates bolstered support for federal legislation and met with NCUA directors.

MAXX 2022: Renowned Analyst, Amy Walter, Demystifies the Political Landscape

This fall, she’ll expertly break down the electoral process, congressional culture, and the Washington political scene days before the midterm elections.

Level Up Your Advocacy Skills to Build Relationships and Break Barriers

On July 20-21, join this free advocacy training to learn what it means to be a credit union advocate and use your voice to move the needle on key legislation.

Eltropy Acquires POPi/o; Powers Credit Unions with End-to-End Digital Communications

Serving more than 400 credit unions nationwide, Eltropy’s robust communications platform now offers video banking in addition to a variety of other services.

New Member Business Loan Rule Takes Effect in Oregon

As a result of advocacy, credit unions have more options to help Main Street businesses.

Key Takeaways from Oregon Rulemaking on Credit Union Member Business Loans

A summary of the Oregon rules and definitions on commercial and member business loans that went into effect on June 1, 2022.