Yearly Archives: 2025

GoWest Awards 2025: Spotlight on Community Impact Finalists
This week, finalists in the Community Impact category are highlighted.

Making a Collective Impact: GoWest Foundation Introduces New Board Officers
On Tuesday, Aug. 19, the GoWest Foundation Board of Directors met and new officers were appointed to serve one-year terms.

42 GoWest Credit Union Professionals Among the Newest WCMS Grads
On July 24, the newest graduates of the Western Credit Union Management School (WCMS) were honored at the 63rd graduation ceremony held in Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif.

Creating a Member-First Lending Experience: Inside TruStage’s New Digital Purchase Journey
TruStage Lending continues to overcome legacy pain points like limited integration capabilities and relying on face-to-face conversations to promote offers.

Clarity Credit Union Opens Homedale, Idaho, Branch – The City’s First Credit Union!
Clarity Credit Union opened its newest branch location in Homedale, Idaho, – the city’s first-ever credit union.

OCCU Announces $350 Million Auto Loan Securitization Sale
OCCU Auto Receivables Trust has issued $350 million of asset-backed securities (ABS) to strong investor interest.

Credit Union West Named a Top Workplace for 13 Consecutive Years
This is the 13th consecutive year that the Credit Union West has been named a top workplace in Arizona.

GoWest Awards 2025: Time for Member Program Finalists to Shine
This week, finalists in the Member Program category are highlighted.

Advocates Kick Off Their Journey at GoWest’s Advocacy 101 Training – Up Next Advocacy 201!
advocates from across the GoWest region came together for the two-part Advocacy 101 Training, taking their first steps in building the skills and confidence needed to amplify the Credit Union Difference.

GoWest Solutions Partners with Pulsate to Help Credit Unions Drive Digital Growth
GoWest Solutions is proud to announce a new partnership with Pulsate, the intelligent member engagement platform purpose-built for credit unions.

Unitus Community Credit Union President and CEO Steven Stapp Honored with 2025 Renée Sattiewhite Neoteric Changemaker Award
Unitus Community Credit Union’s President and CEO, Steven Stapp, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Renée Sattiewhite Neoteric Changemaker Award.

Gesa Credit Union Boosts Local Education with Nearly $440,000 in Donations to Schools Across the PNW
Gesa Credit Union has awarded nearly $440,000 in funds through its Affinity Debit Card program to 31 partner school districts across the Pacific Northwest.

Sound Credit Union Awards $20,000 to 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Sound Credit Union, which serves over 175,000 members in Washington, recently honored the recipients of its 2025 scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year.

GoWest Awards 2025: Honoring Excellence in Employee Experience
The Employee Experience award celebrates credit unions that are building strong internal cultures through intentional professional development, supportive environments, and meaningful career growth opportunities.

Balancing Budgets and Real-Life Choices: Credit Unions Use Bite of Reality Fairs to Teach Financial Literacy That Sticks
The GoWest Foundation offers Bite of Reality financial reality fairs that are engaging, app-based financial education experiences designed specifically for high school students.

Overcome Detrimental Practices: New Expertise for Organizational Success
Effective strategic planning includes an intentional focus on organizational readiness, structure, and people development.

SELCO Community Credit Union Is Offering $125,000 in Educator Grants and Classroom Makeovers
SELCO Community Credit Union will once again support educators with up to $125,000 through its two flagship educator programs, each designed to help teachers who too often pay out of pocket for classroom-related expenses.

Hughes Federal Credit Union Partners with Banner Health Foundation to Support Young Patients This Back-to-School Season
Hughes Federal Credit Union is partnering with Banner Children’s − Diamond Children’s Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz., to host a school supply drive supporting frequently hospitalized kids.

Connections Credit Union Earns Juntos Avanzamos Designation, Becoming Idaho’s 4th Credit Union in the Network
Connections Credit Union was recently awarded the Juntos Avanzamos Designation by Inclusiv, joining a national movement of over 140 credit unions that have earned this designation.

Cue the Applause! Meet the 2025 GoWest Award Finalists
We are proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 GoWest Awards, which honor credit unions across the region that have made significant contributions to the development and growth of the Credit Union Movement.

The Best and Brightest Are Ready to Shine — Introducing the 2025 YP Leads!
Eighteen rising stars from across the GoWest region have been selected as this year’s YP Leads.