Yearly Archives: 2023
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Wyoming Credit Unions Establish Priorities
Thanks to the work of the State Issues Working Group and Governmental Affairs Committee, policy advance priorities are taking shape for 2024 and beyond.
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WY Advocates Enjoy Special Meetings with Senators Driskill, Barlow, and Rep. Neiman
Senator Driskill’s family hosted advocates for dinner at the Campstool Ranch July 18.
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For Salem, Oregon Credit Unions: New Payroll Tax Details
Credit unions operating in Salem, Oregon, will want to be aware of this payroll tax.
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Governor Hobbs Appoints Credit Union Executive to Finance Authority
The Arizona Finance Authority (AFA) is a one-stop shop for financing, supporting expanding and relocating businesses, communities’ infrastructure needs, and homebuyers.
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Washington’s new state budget charts fiscal course for next two years
During this year’s legislative session Washington lawmakers approved a $69 billion two-year operating budget that went into effect this month on July 1st and will pay for state services between now and June 30, 2025.
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Arizona CU Leaders, GoWest, Meet With Sen. Sinema
Credit union advocates and the GoWest team welcomed the opportunity to meet with Sen. Sinema in Phoenix this week.
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Compliance Newsletter – July 18, 2023
Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.
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July 28 is #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day – Join the Global CU Social Media Takeover
Join the Credit Union Movement in reaching millions of people as we take over social media for a single day by sharing testimonials with #ILoveMyCreditUnion.
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Blue FCU’s Crowdfunding Approach Helps Dreams Come True for Families Across Three States
Member support makes first-time homeownership a reality through ‘No Money Down Mortgage.’
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GoWest Foundation Chief Impact Officer Featured on ‘The Remarkable Credit Union’
Find out how she responds to the podcast’s big question.
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Fair Housing Can Enhance Financial Well-Being
Discover five ways credit union leaders may have a positive impact on fair housing today.
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Independent Voters Now Make Up Largest Voting Bloc in Arizona
Earlier this month, registered Independent voters became the largest voting bloc in the State of Arizona. While Arizona makes it […]
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Horizons North Credit Union Voted 2023 ‘Best Bank/Credit in the Metro North Area’
This is the 13th year in a row that Metro North readers have voted HNCU “Best of the Best.”
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BECU to Grow Presence in the Kitsap Peninsula with New Financial Center
The Neighborhood Financial Center will open in Gig Harbor, Washington.
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OCCU Opens A New Branch in Oregon
The full-service credit union branch offers all the traditional financial services.
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Fitzsimons Credit Union Awards $5K in Scholarships to Local Students
The scholarship is named in honor of former CEO Sandra Neves and was founded after her retirement in 2017.
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OneAZ Awards $330,000 in Community Impact Grants
Sixty-six Arizona-based nonprofit organizations received the grants.
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Compliance Newsletter – July 11, 2023
Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.
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How STCU’s ‘Frank’ Campaign Turned Into A Viral Hit
Since the campaign and re-brand launched in April, commercials with Frank on STCU’s YouTube have been viewed nearly 500,000 times.
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Idaho’s CapEd Credit Union Celebrates Juntos Avanzamos Designation
CapEd has shown its commitment to serve its Hispanic community through the adoption of inclusive policies and procedures.