Yearly Archives: 2024
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Colorado Credit Union Hosts Bite of Reality Events
Students in Jefferson County experienced what it is like to make the financial decisions that adults make every day.
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Wyoming Stable Token Seeks $5.8 Million Budget
The goal is to have the Wyoming Stable Token online by the end of this year.
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A Deeper Dive into the CFPB’s Proposed Overdraft Rule
GoWest will provide robust advocacy to ensure the impacts on credit unions and ultimately their members, are clearly understood.
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Arizona Advocates Show Up in Force for Day at the Capitol
More than 125 advocates brought sunshine and CU Difference messaging to legislators.
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Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee Brings Financial Education Message to Day at the Capitol
Yee is a long-time champion of financial education requirements in schools and is a fierce promoter of the state’s Education Savings Plan
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AZ Day at the Capitol: Landings’ Brian Lee Honored as AZ Advocate of Year
With 125 advocates in attendance for Day at the Capitol, Vantage West and Credit Union West were also honored as Top of the Hill CUs.
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Compliance Newsletter – Jan. 16, 2024
Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.
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Communities in Six States to Benefit from Merger of Two Powerful Organizations
This significant milestone marks the increased capability of two not-for-profit organizations coming together with the intention and resources to propel the credit union community forward.
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Credit Union West Teams Up with Ballpark to Offer Discount on Spring Training Games
Members gain access to exclusive perks and major savings on tickets.
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6 Fraud Trends and the Best Practices for Handling Them
Fraud attacks are not only increasing, but they are also becoming more sophisticated — even some old threats are being revived with new tactics.
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WA legislators continue hot start on cold campus
Even though Washington legislators are off to a hot start diving into hundreds of issues in just one week, they […]
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Copper State Credit Union Supports Arizona Foster Families for Over a Decade
The credit union is proud to share it has donated over $31,000 to its partners at The Foster Alliance (formerly Arizona Helping Hands) over the past year.
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Celebrating 36 Years of Dedication: Employee Retires, New Chapter Begins
After an incredible journey spanning over 44 years in the credit union movement, Sue Greenshields, Chief Operations Officer of NW Priority Credit Union bids farewell as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement.
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Washington Legislative Session off to a Fast Start
Legislation has already moved off the floor. Your GoWest team is monitoring all actions that may impact credit unions.
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Short Wyoming Legislature Underscores Vital Need for Pre-Session Communications
Once the session begins, legislators’ time is limited. Earlier outreach positions credit unions for success.
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Oregon Credit Unions, Cooperatives Host 20th Annual Co-op Luncheon
It may be the most coveted invitation a legislator can receive.
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Andrew Downin Named CEO of O Bee Credit Union
Downin is a visionary leader and champion of the cooperative banking movement.
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Numerica Credit Union’s FitzMaurice Promoted to Senior Vice President
FitzMaurice has more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry.
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AEA Federal Credit Union Changes Name and Brand
AEA Federal Credit Union is changing its name to Avenir Financial.