Yearly Archives: 2024
Five Steps Credit Unions Can Take to Find the Right Fintechs Today
Fintechs have disrupted the status quo by offering streamlined digital solutions that challenge traditional banking models, empowering individuals and businesses with greater control over their finances and democratizing access to financial services.
Get Ready for GoWest’s Upcoming YP Events
If you’re a young professional looking to enhance your skills and gain more insight into the credit union industry, now is the time to explore GoWest’s upcoming YP opportunities – YP Summit and MAXX’s YP Leads.
GoWest’s Upcoming Virtual Compliance Legal, CDFI, and HR Events
Upcoming Compliance Legal Update and HR Seminars offer members relevant, useful information to keep their credit unions up-to-date on industry trends and regulations.
HHS & DEA Work to Reschedule Marijuana. What Does That Mean for CUs?
GoWest researched the latest developments and consulted our legal team and other experts to determine how the rescheduling of marijuana impacts credit unions.
SELCO Community Credit Union Collects and Refurbishes 1,100 Children’s Books to Benefit SMART Reading
Book drives held at SELCO Community Credit Union’s Oregon place books in the hands of local children.
Electronic Titling, Next Steps
GoWest convenes sub-groups in preparation for Wyoming moving forward with implementing electronic titling.
Immediate Colorado Call to Action on HB 1351 – Your Help is Vital
Colorado credit union advocates please take action now to help pass HB 1351!
Desert Financial Credit Union Random Act of Kindness Impacts Little Leaguers in a Big Way
Desert Financial Credit Union’s Random Acts of Kindness team surprised Rio Vista Little League with a load of gear after teams suffered a robbery, losing all their equipment.
BECU’s 2023 Annual Report: Financial Stability Empowers Members and Communities
BECU’s annual report shows the Washington-based credit union returned $446.5 million to its members and over $8.4 million to its communities in 2023.
Celebrating Credit Union Excellence: Nominations Now Open for the GoWest Awards
Credit union award season has officially arrived! Nominations are now open for the 2024 GoWest Awards.
OneAZ Credit Union’s Lisa Day Retires After 47 Years in the CU Movement
Lisa Day, a leader at Phoenix-based OneAZ Credit Union, retires May 3 after serving the credit union industry since 1977. What started as a career at just 17 years old turned into her life’s passion and led Lisa to positions in a multitude of credit unions, councils, and associations throughout the years.
Compliance Newsletter – May 1, 2024
Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.
Unitus Community Credit Union Opens New Environmentally-Friendly Business Center
Unitus Community Credit Union opened a new Distributed Administrative Network Center on April 29 in Tigard, Oregon. The location of the new Unitus Business Center (UBC)-Tigard was strategically chosen to reduce staff commute time and environmental impacts.
GoWest Foundation Disaster Relief: Rallying Together in Times of Crisis
The GoWest Foundation Disaster Relief Fund is a demonstration of the cooperative spirit credit unions are known for. Donations to the fund provide support for credit unions, employees, and volunteers impacted by natural disasters.
Our Community Credit Union Featured on Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid
Our Community Credit Union was featured in Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid highlighting the Credit Union Movement in Washington State.
Regulatory Advisory Committee Meeting Summary
Updates were provided by CFPB and the California-Nevada League regarding the current ODP landscape.
Withers Announces Run for SD 6
Kim Withers, former President and CEO of Meridian Trust FCU headquartered in Cheyenne, has announced her intent to run for Wyoming state senate district 6.
GoWest Extends TruStage Partnership with Clutch’s Fintech Platform
GoWest Solutions has expanded its long-standing partnership with TruStage through a new relationship with Clutch, a leading fintech platform specializing in omnichannel consumer loan and deposit account opening solutions for credit unions.
Call to Action – tell Colorado’s Senators to support HB 1351
The Colorado State Senate is considering House Bill 1351, a measure that is a top credit union priority, and the banks are fighting hard to convince them to take an anti-credit union position. We need your help to fight back.
Political Events Calendar Filling Up – Get Involved
Political events are an essential component of the GoWest advocacy strategy. Your participation is key to their success. With numerous critical races in play in this election cycle, it’s important to keep that momentum into 2024!