Yearly Archives: 2025
Credit Union West Employees Donate Over $7,000 to HALO Animal Rescue
Credit Union West employees, in partnership with the CU West CARES Charitable Foundation, donated $7,928.32 to HALO Animal Rescue as part of the credit union’s EmployeesCARE Program.
First Credit Union Awards Educator Grant and Four Scholarships to Arizona Students
First Credit Union announced the latest recipients of its College Scholarship Program and Youth Financial Education Grant, awarding four scholarships to graduating high school seniors and one grant to a Phoenix-area educator.
Teaching Teens Real-World Financial Skills: First Credit Union’s Mad City Money Returns
First Credit Union hosted Mad City Money, an interactive budgeting experience for teens, at Chandler-Gilbert Community College – Pecos Campus for 47 teens.
WyHy Federal Credit Union Celebrates Grand Opening of New Lyman Branch
WyHy Federal Credit Union recently announced the opening of its brand-new branch in Lyman, Wyo., which offers enhanced banking convenience and modern technology to members in the Bridger Valley and surrounding areas.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Opens of New Bellevue Experience Center
First Tech Federal Credit Union welcomed the community to celebrate the grand opening of its new experience center (XC) in downtown Bellevue, Wash., on April 2.
Colorado Credit Union Helps Women Build Credit and Confidence Through EmpowerHER Program
Colorado Credit Union celebrated the success of its EmpowerHER Financial Literacy Program, equipping women at Dress for Success Denver with essential financial skills.
NuVista Federal Credit Unions Gives Local High School Seniors a Bite of Reality
NuVista Federal Credit Union and Black Canyon Rotary Club hosted the 8th Annual Financial Reality Fair for more than 250 seniors of Montrose High School, Olathe High School, Black Canyon High School, and VISTA Charter School on March 13.
It Is “Credit Union Forward” at the 2025 Small Credit Union Conference
More than 100 leaders from 60 credit unions from across the country came together in Spokane, Wash., this week for the 2025 Small Credit Union Conference, co-hosted by GoWest Credit Union Association and America’s Credit Unions.
Honoring the Heart of Credit Unions: GoWest Award Nominations Are Open Now!
Nominations for GoWest’s annual awards, celebrating credit union excellence across the region, are being accepted through May 30.
GoWest’s CU4Kids Benefit Auction Declared “Event of the Year” by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Children’s Miracle Network hospitals bestowed “Event of the Year” honors on GoWest Credit Union Association and its member credit unions for the CU4Kids Diamond Roundup Benefit Auction.
Compliance Clarity Starts Here: Join GoWest’s 2025 Compliance Legal Update Seminar on May 6
The 2025 GoWest Compliance Legal Update Seminar is designed for credit union professionals to connect with peers, hear from legal experts on the latest industry trends and breaking updates, and gain insights into ever-changing compliance requirements.
The Regulation Pendulum Shouldn’t Deter Credit Unions from Open Banking: A Path to Gaining Share from Larger Rivals
Credit unions — regardless of their size or membership base — face no shortage of priorities demanding attention and may have distanced themselves from an open banking strategy, citing their exemption from the final rule or preferring to wait for clarity from the courts or the administration. However, allowing this regulatory pendulum to set the direction may not be in their best interest.
GoWest Honored with 2025 Event of the Year Award for MAXX CU4Kids Benefit Auction
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Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) announced GoWest Credit Union Association and member credit unions received the 2025 Event of the Year for its annual MAXX CU4Kids Benefit Auction.
GoWest Opens Nominations for Prestigious Industry Awards
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Nominations will be accepted April 14 – May 30 for the 2025 GoWest Awards. Recipients will be honored at the highly anticipated MAXX event this fall.
Momentum in the Media: Credit Union Voices Driving Change
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Recent media coverage highlights credit unions’ advocacy, impact, and leadership across the GoWest region.
Shining Bright: GoWest Credit Unions Earn Diamond Award Honors
A look at the 2025 Diamond Award-winning campaigns from across our six-state region.
Level Up Your Leadership with GoWest’s 2025 Young Professional Programs
Join the Movement at YP Summit and YP Leads at MAXX.
Why Treating Home Equity Loans Like Mortgages Are Holding You Back
Discover how community lenders can transform home equity lending by moving beyond traditional mortgage workflows.
Heart & Hustle: Credit Unions Step Up Big at the 2025 Phoenix Heart Walk
Credit unions show up in full force to support heart health, raising funds and awareness at one of Arizona’s largest community events.
MAXX Spring Registration Discount – April 7-11!
Register between April 7-11 for a discount on MAXX 2025 Full Badges!
Shout Out to Colorado Credit Unions Fighting the Good Fight Against Interchange Bill
Colorado credit unions deserve props for responding urgently when the Call to Action went out about HB 1282; they quickly engaged a deeper team beyond their executive leadership.