Yearly Archives: 2024
GoWest Advocacy Marks Milestone
GoWest advocacy marked a milestone in 2024. The official “sine die” adjournment of the Arizona State Legislature on June 15 marked the final ending of the state legislative sessions for the region.
Automotive Lenders Are Overlooking the Value of Alternative Data and Instant Decisioning
Open Lending Corporation, an industry trailblazer in automotive lending enablement and risk analytics solutions for financial institutions, released on May 23 its second annual Lending Enablement Benchmark Report.
Clarity Credit Union Accepts $4 Million CDFI Deposit from Micron
On June 10, Micron Technology, Inc. announced it had made a $4 million deposit with Clarity Credit Union to boost access to capital for local Idaho communities.
Workforce Housing Info Session Offers Valuable Insights
GoWest Foundation hosted a Workforce Housing Information Session to highlight foundation grants and current credit union collaborations focused on meeting housing needs in communities across the region.
TAPCO Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Frederickson Branch
TAPCO Credit Union announced the groundbreaking of its new full-service branch in Frederickson, Wash. The ceremony marks a significant milestone in TAPCO’s 90-year history and exemplifies the organization’s ongoing commitment to Tacoma and Pierce County.
CDFI Fund Extends Submission Deadlines for Revised CDFI Certification Application
On Thursday June 20, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) announced an extension for the reapplication deadlines for currently certified CDFI’s using the revised CDFI Certification Application.
Pima Federal Credit Union Raises $78,000 for the Local Community
Pima Federal Credit Union announced that its 11th Annual Pima Federal Golf Classic raised $78,000. The event, held on May 2, 2024, at the Golf Club at Dove Mountain, hosted 140 golfers and included a live raffle and silent auction.
Select Capitol Finance Committee Moves Local Government Investments Forward
The Select Committee on Capitol Financing and Investment met yesterday and discussed local government investment options, pursuant to Senate file 90 – State-managed local government equity investment pool – passed in the 2024 session.
Fibre Federal Promotes Buller and Sullivan to Executive Vice Presidents
Fibre Federal Credit Union, based in Longview, Wash., announced on May 29 the promotion of executives Shelly Buller and Ryan Sullivan to Executive Vice Presidents.
Numerica Charitable Fund Grants $372,000 to Nonprofits
With grants for 21 regional nonprofits, Numerica Credit Union, which serves members in Washington and North Idaho, distributed more than $372,000 through the 2024 Numerica Charitable Fund.
Credit Union West Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Arizona High School Seniors
Credit Union West announced the five Arizona high school seniors chosen to receive scholarships from the credit union’s 2024 Scholarship Program.
Don’t Miss Executives@Skamania August 6-8 in the Beautiful Columbia River Gorge
GoWest’s Executives@Skamania is less than two months away, and there is still time to register for this premier retreat that brings together CEOs and their executive teams to engage in powerful conversations on what it takes to succeed in today’s world.
Wyoming’s Economic Outlook
At their May meeting, the Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee received an Wyoming economic outlook briefing from Dr. Anne Alexander, Director of Outreach and Engagement, Center for Business and Economic Analysis.
How Agile Is Your Credit Union’s Compensation Strategy?
The legacy organizations that are thriving in the Experience Age are those that have mastered strategic pivots. From reengineering conventional products to reconfiguring entire business models, the changes these winners are making are all in the name of relevancy with stakeholders.
Premier Members Credit Union Gives $50,000 in High School Senior Scholarships and Nonprofit Grants
On May 20, Premier Members Credit Union, based in Boulder, Colo., presented $50,000 to their local communities through $25,000 in high school senior scholarships and $25,000 in nonprofit grants.
OnPoint’s Announces 2024 Prizes for Excellence in Education
OnPoint Community Credit Union, which serves members in Oregon and Southwest Washington, announced on May 24 the four winners of the 2024 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Educator of the Year awards.
Upcoming GoWest Delegation Political Events
The political season is heating up and there is no shortage of activity on the horizon. For GoWest, political events are an essential component of the advocacy strategy.
Calling All Credit Unions: Share Your Impact Data and Wow Congress
GoWest is preparing a detailed economic and community impact analysis for the 119th Congress and 2025 legislative sessions. Next month, you will receive the survey resources to help your credit union participate.
Credit Union West Donates More Than $9,000 to Soldier’s Best Friend
Employees at Glendale, Ariz.-based Credit Union West partnered with the CU West CARES Charitable Foundation to donate $9,489.04 to Soldier’s Best Friend, an Arizona-based nonprofit organization dedicated to pairing and training service dogs with eligible veterans at no cost to the veteran.
House Appropriations Committee Passes Funding Minus SAFE Banking Language
In a vote Thursday night, the House Appropriations Committee approved a $23.6 billion measure to establish funding for the Fiscal Year 2025 Treasury Department and several independent federal agencies.