Yearly Archives: 2025

First Tech Federal Credit Union Launches Spotlight on Tech Initiative
First Tech Federal Credit Union announced its new “Spotlight on Tech” initiative as part of the First Tech Beyond program where each […]

Elevations Credit Union Supports Local Teachers with Initiatives and Resources
Elevations Credit Union recently launched a series of initiatives to show appreciation for local educators, supporting staff in two Colorado school districts.

Vantage West Bolsters Leadership Team with New Appointments
Vantage West Credit Union recently expanded its executive leadership team through the promotion of two long-standing, high-performing team members.

Gesa Credit Union Awards More Than $145,000 in Scholarships to 43 Students Across the Pacific Northwest
Gesa has awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarships to students who have active student loans, are entering college for the first time, are continuing to pursue higher education, or are interns in the credit union’s High School Credit Union Program.

Columbia Credit Union Welcomes New Board Directors Billy Henry and Sean Gregory
Columbia Credit Union welcomed two new members to its board of directors in community leaders Billy Henry and Sean Gregory — both prominent figures in the area’s nonprofit and business sectors.

Credit Unions Embrace Blockchain to Leverage the Future of Trustworthy Financial Services
GOWEST CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE
Through a new partnership between Metallicus, the developer of Metal Blockchain, and GoWest Solutions, credit unions across the west are gaining access to an Innovation Program that empowers them to test and implement blockchain-powered solutions built for the real world.

Rethink. Reinvent. Respond: MAXX Mainstage Welcomes Author Lisa Servon
When Lisa Servon takes the MAXX 2025 main stage, she’ll deliver a compelling deep dive into the evolving challenges facing today’s consumers — and the opportunity credit unions have to respond.

#ILoveMyCreditUnion Day Is Back July 25 – Are You Ready to Share the Love?
July 25 is #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day. This is the day that brings the Credit Union Movement together to inspire authentic and high-energy conversations about why we love our credit unions.

A Strategic Guide for New Board Members
With board turnover accelerating across organizations and regulatory pressure growing, the need for directors who can quickly adapt and contribute has intensified.

Colorado Credit Union Empowers Foster Youth Through New Financial Literacy Program
Colorado Credit Union recently launched the Fund Your Future Financial Literacy Program, a new initiative created to advance economic mobility for young adults with lived experience in the foster care system

GoWest Announces 2025 Board Election
GoWest Credit Union Association has completed its 2025 election cycle and elected five Board members by acclamation.

Minnequa Works Credit Union Celebrates Grand Opening of New Branch in Pueblo West
Minnequa Works Credit Union marked a major milestone with the grand opening of its newest branch location in Pueblo West, Colo., on May 21

Ent Credit Union Awards $300,000 YES Grants to Colorado Nonprofits
Ent Credit Union has awarded its 2025 Youth Endowment Services (YES) Grants totaling $300,000 to 116 standout nonprofits that are making a meaningful impact on youth across Colorado.

Ten Elevations Credit Union Mortgage Loan Officers Rank in 2025 Scotsman Guide
Elevations Credit Union announced that 10 team members have been recognized as Top Mortgage Loan Officers in the 2025 Scotsman Guide.

Guided by Experience, Driven by Purpose: Meet the 2025 YP Leads Mentors
YP Leads thrives thanks to the dedicated mentors who invest their time and expertise to support the next generation of credit union professionals.

Who Deserves the Spotlight? GoWest Award Nominations Due May 30!
The deadline to submit nominations for the 2025 GoWest Awards is next week on May 30! Now is the time to nominate […]

Twelve PNW Credit Unions Band Together for Credit Union for Kids Member Fundraising Campaign
Twelve Oregon and Southwest Washington credit unions announced they are joining forces for a collaborative Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) member campaign to fundraise for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Rogue’s Texting Revolution Drives Fast, Efficient Collections
Rogue Credit Union revolutionized its collections process by embracing texting — offering a faster, more convenient, and private way to communicate.

SELCO Community Credit Union Awards $77,500 to 21 Oregon Students Through Annual Scholarship Program
SELCO Community Credit Union awarded $77,500 in scholarships to 21 students throughout Oregon as part of its annual scholarship program.

Elevations Credit Union Named #1 Top Workplace in Colorado
For the third consecutive year, Elevations Credit Union was named the #1 top workplace in Colorado for its size category by the Denver Post’s annual Top Workplaces award.

Local Change Foundation Awards Colorado Students $120,000 in Scholarships
The Local Change Foundation awarded $120,000 in scholarships to 24 soon-to-be Colorado high school graduates, the largest amount the foundation has awarded in one year.