Yearly Archives: 2024
Spreading Cheer: Gesa Credit Union Is Seattle Christmas Market’s Exclusive Financial Institution Sponsor
Gesa Credit Union announced it is returning for the second year as the exclusive financial institution sponsor of the Seattle Christmas Market, a cherished holiday tradition rooted in the Pacific Northwest.
WECU Expands Education Grant Program to $312,500 with Matching Funds from FHLB Des Moines
WECU announced on Nov. 20 that its Education First Grant Program, initially providing $125,000 over two years to support educational initiatives in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, has received an additional boost through a partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
GoWest Credit Unions Awarded $2.7 Million in CDFI Technical Assistance Awards
The 2024 CDFI Program Technical Assistance Awards were announced on Nov. 21, and nine credit unions in the GoWest region received the maximum award of $300,000 each, totaling $2.7 million in awards heading to the six-state region.
Pathways to Empowerment: Register for GWLN Sister Societies’ December Virtual Summit
The GoWest Global Women’s Leadership Network Sister Societies invite you to join Pathways to Empowerment, a virtual summit, on Thursday, Dec. 5 featuring interactive breakout sessions led by inspiring female leaders in Data/IT, Fraud, Lending & Collections, HR, and Digital Experience.
Unlocking Potential: Register Now for the 2025 Leadership Institute and Advanced Leadership Program
Early Pricing Until Nov. 30! To ensure the next generation of credit union leaders is ready to take on tomorrow’s challenges, GoWest is offering, once again, two signature leadership development programs – Leadership Institute and Advanced Leadership Program.
Embedded Lending Will Be Key to Credit Union Loan Growth in 2025
Today’s loan-growth leaders in the credit union industry share a common proficiency—digital integration. New research from TruStageTM, Making Strategic Choices for Growth, reveals the strategic decisions behind the success of top-performing credit unions.
Horizon Credit Union Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation to Habitat for Humanity
Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Spokane with the help of a Member Impact Fund grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.
Ent Credit Union Appoints David Sprenger as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Credit Union Advocacy
Ent Credit Union recently announced the appointment of David Sprenger as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Credit Union Advocacy.
A Pioneer of Cannabis Financial Services: O Bee Celebrates 10 Years of Paving the Way for a More Secure and Stable Industry
Since launching one of Washington’s first fully compliant cannabis banking programs in 2014, O Bee has been a leader in transforming the industry’s financial landscape, ensuring cannabis businesses and workers have access to safe, reliable banking.
Sound Credit Union and University of Washington Tacoma Announce Winner of FinTech Incubator Challenge
Sound Credit Union, in partnership with the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma, has announced Aashi Sharma as the winner of the 2024 FinTech Incubator Challenge for an app designed to empower users to strengthen their financial health through education tools and management resources.
SELCO Community Credit Union Awards Nearly $82,000 in Creative Educator Grants
SELCO Community Credit Union has awarded nearly $82,000 to 44 educators representing schools from across Oregon as part of SELCO’s expanded Creative Educator Grants program, which is designed for K-12 educators with creative classroom ideas.
Elevations Credit Union’s New Credit Card Helps Fans Support CU Student-Athletes
Elevations Credit Union announced the introduction of The Go Buffs Visa Signature Rewards Credit Card, the official credit card of CU Athletics.
Numerica Credit Union Supports North Idaho Families Amid Pause on State’s Childcare Program
With delayed benefits and legislature’s consideration of reducing eligibility thresholds, Numerica Credit Union is responding with a $15,000 gift to support childcare scholarships.
Unitus Community Credit Union Awards Community Impact Grant to Economic Development Nonprofit
Unitus Community Credit Union, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, announced Business Impact Northwest will receive a $100,000 grant from Unitus and the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund.
Seattle Credit Union Receives $900,000 in CDFI Funding for Affordable Housing Mortgage Product
Seattle Credit Union received a Financial Assistance award of $900,000 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund to support the development of their 30-year, fixed, below-market rate Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) mortgage loan product.
iQ Credit Union Ranks 6th in Philanthropy Awards & Announces Community Grants
iQ Credit Union recently announced its recent 6th place ranking in the Portland Business Journal’s Philanthropy Awards and new grants awarded through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Member Impact Fund
Elevations wins 2024 Mortgage Bankers Association DE&I award
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently announced Colo.-based Elevations Credit Union as one of six winners of the 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Residential Leadership award.
Tucson Welcome Home Program Kick-Off: Making Homes Affordable for First-time Buyers
Tucson-area credit unions and the GoWest Foundation celebrated the kick-off of the Tucson Welcome Home program, a new program that offers zero down payment assistance – 100% financing for first-time buyers – and supports individuals and families looking to transition from renting to owning their own homes.
Industrial Credit Union Awards $40,000 to Whatcom County Food Banks
Industrial Credit Union, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, announced that Whatcom County food banks will receive a $40,000 grant from the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund.
Digital Trends: Removing Friction in the Member Experience
Digital banking has forever changed consumer expectations, and it’s changed how credit unions need to respond. The good news is that technology can support a better, more convenient member experience — and, at the same time, help financial institutions save on costs as they reallocate funds from branches to tech development.
TAPCO Credit Union Surprises Students with Grants to Turn $100 into $1,000,000 with Biz Kid$
Ninety-five students received $100 each thanks to a grant of $9,500 from TAPCO Credit Union along with the book How to Turn $100 Into $1,000,000.