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Dedication at Its Best: Vantage West Credit Union Gives 3,840 Hours to Community Service in One Day

The credit union’s All-Team Volunteer Day brought more than 480 team members together to dedicate over 3,840 total hours of service to a wide range of causes, ensuring that no corner of the community was left untouched.

Last Call! Nominations Extended to Nov. 1 for GoWest Committee & Advisory Groups

GoWest invites you to be a part of its 2025 Committees, Advisory Groups, and Working Groups because your knowledge, passion, and expertise are invaluable to advancing the Credit Union Movement across the region.

GoWest names Schreibvogel as VP of Public Relations

Schreibvogel brings more than a decade of public relations experience Denver, Colorado (Oct. 2, 2024) — GoWest Credit Union Association […]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How to Be Cybersecurity Smart

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month which makes this the ideal time for sharing resources and cybersecurity best practice recommendations.  

Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded the John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award

The Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) awarded Unitus Community Credit Union its John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award during a celebratory luncheon at Unitus Business Center in Tigard, Ore., on Oct. 11.

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MAXX 2024 Mainstage: Zack Kass Shares AI’s Beautiful Future

Zack Kass is a self-proclaimed “AI Optimist,” and after seeing his keynote address at MAXX 2024 in Denver on Oct. 16, hundreds of credit union leaders are too.  

Cybersecurity Resources: Keep Your Credit Union & Members Secure

Your members’ trust and data security are of the utmost importance to your credit union, and preparation builds their confidence in your services. Here are some resources to help you keep your credit union and members safe and secure.

Ransomware Attacks Raise Concerns for Credit Unions

Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable.

Preparing for Event Response: The Importance of Conducting “Tabletop Exercises”

Your credit union should run periodic tabletop exercises, where credit union executives and other team members review how the credit union would respond in the event of a cyber-attack, natural disaster, terrorist attack or other continuity event.

OnPoint Community Credit Union Tackles Digital Threats With Cybersecurity eBook

OnPoint Community Credit Union released its 2024 The OnPoint Guide to Personal Cybersecurity eBook to help consumers protect themselves in an ever-evolving cybercrime landscape.

Two GoWest Region Credit Union Leaders to Receive National Herb Wegner Memorial Award

Two GoWest region credit union leaders are 2025 recipients of the Herb Wegner Memorial Award, established by the National Credit Union Foundation.

Connecting Made Easy with Credit Union Conversations

Credit Union Conversations is a new tool for GoWest members to connect with credit union peers across the region.

Register Now for GoWest’s November IRA School and CDFI Roundtable

In November, GoWest is offering a two-part virtual IRA School and holding the quarterly CDFI Roundtable.

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Mitigating Loan Delinquencies, Protecting Members, and Strengthening Credit Union Resilience with Embedded Payment Protection Insurance

By Danielle Sesko, Director of Product Management at TruStage™ In today’s continually challenging economic landscape, more and more credit unions […]

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Chaunte Lowe’s Inspiring MAXX Keynote Address: “Never Get Tired of Doing the Right Thing.”

On the MAXX 2024 mainstage, Chaunte Lowe wove inspired messages in between snapshots of her own remarkable life journey.

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InRoads Credit Union Leader Appointed to Hillsboro Schools Foundation and Farmers Market Boards

InRoads Credit Union announced that Aimee Thompson, Business Development Officer, has been recently appointed to the Hillsboro Schools Foundation Board and the Hillsboro Farmers Market Board.

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TAPCO Credit Union Promotes Richard Stirgus to VP of Community Relations

TAPCO Credit Union recently announced the promotion of Richard Stirgus to Vice President of Community Relations.

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GoWest Announces 2024 Award Winners

Annual, prestigious awards recognize impactful credit unions and inspiring leaders Denver, CO (Oct. 17, 2024)— After a record-breaking number of […]

GoWest, Credit Unions Saddle Up for a Good Cause, Raising $1.2 Million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

The Credit Unions for Kids fundraising tradition supports Children’s Miracle Network hospitals in the GoWest region Denver, CO (Oct. 16, […]

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Today at MAXX: Inspiring Progress, Building Resilience

MAXXimizing Credit Union Value Denver, CO (Oct. 16, 2024) — MAXX 2024 is In-Credible and is MAXXimizing the value credit […]

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Last Chance for 2025 GoWest Committee & Advisory Group Nominations: Answer the Call to the Shape the Future of the Credit Union Movement

Nominations for the 2025 GoWest Committee and Advisory Groups are open through Friday, Oct. 25. Engagement by credit union leaders is critical to the success of the movement.