Yearly Archives: 2024
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!
Preserving and Protecting the Environment Is Top Priority for Credit Unions on Earth Day
Credit unions across the region made working to preserve and protect the planet a priority by announcing environmental and sustainability initiatives and making donations to local non-profits.
Housing challenges discussed at Joint Corporations
Topics ranging from tax increment financing, local regulations and ordinances impeding development, impacts of out of state buyers driving up property values, land availability and abandoned building legislation and programs to help reduce interest rates were discussed by the Joint Corporations Committee.
Unveiling the Power of BI: Credit Unions Invited to Gain Insight May 16 in Denver
Whether you’re just getting started or you’re fine-tuning your BI strategy, Denver-area credit unions are invited to join GoWest and Trellance on May 16 for one of two in-person training sessions being offered.
GoWest Solutions Announces Leadership Institute Scholarship Winner Jamie Gaffney
GoWest Solutions proudly announces the 2024 scholarship winners to the 2024 Leadership Institute, Advanced Leadership Program, and Executives@Skamania.
Compliance Newsletter – April 24, 2024
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Compliance Newsletter – April 17, 2024
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Credit Unions Accept Founders Award from CMN Hospitals
On Wednesday, April 10, the Credit Unions for Kids National Advisory Board accepted the Founders Award from Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals on behalf of the credit union industry.
Unitus Community Credit Union Donates $20,000 to Local Nonprofits through the Member Impact Fund
Unitus Community Credit Union, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that Community Vision and DevNW will each receive $10,000 grants.
“Arizona is Home” Mortgage Assistance Program Debuts Helping Rural Homebuyers
Robin Romano, CEO of MariSol Federal Credit Union and Board Chairman of Arizona Industrial Development Authority, spoke along with Governor Katie Hobbs and other affordable housing advocates at the “Arizona is Home” Mortgage Assistance Program press conference in Phoenix.
Oregon Legislative Leadership Changes
Learn more about the new House Speaker, House Majority Leader, and Senate Republican Leader.
Horizons North Credit Union Names Brian Resch as New President and CEO
Horizons North Credit Union, based in Westminster, Colorado, has appointed Brian Resch as its new President and CEO, succeeding retiring President and CEO Bradley H. Harvey.