Yearly Archives: 2025
Maps Credit Union Brings Bite of Reality to Oregon’s Jefferson High School
On April 30, students at Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Ore., participated in Bite of Reality, a dynamic financial literacy simulation hosted by Maps Credit Union.
Gesa Credit Union Partners with CHAS Health Foundation to Support Healthcare Workers in the Pacific Northwest
Gesa Credit Union announced a new three-year partnership with the CHAS Health Foundation to support the frontline healthcare professionals who serve communities across the Pacific Northwest.
First Tech Federal Credit Union and Learn Fresh Bring STEM Programming to Portland Students with Support of Trail Blazers, Timbers, and Thorns
A partnership between First Tech and Learn Fresh will provide a continuum of STEM learning offerings to students across the region connecting to their passions in sports.
From “Up” to Unforgettable: Pixar’s Matthew Luhn Hits the MAXX Main Stage
The MAXX main stage is going to come to life in October when storyteller extraordinaire Matthew Luhn takes the stage.
Great Culture Deserves Great Recognition – Nominations Open for the GoWest Awards!
The deadline to submit your nominations for the 2025 GoWest Awards is approaching, and we want to hear from you! Get inspiration from the 2024 Employee Experience winner.
Coalition of Labor, Business, and Financial Leaders Applauds Senate Committee for Rejecting Colorado Bill That Would Have Primarily Benefited Corporate Giants
GOWEST CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE
An unprecedented coalition of labor unions, airlines, business advocates, and financial institutions expressed gratitude to members of the Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee for their thoughtful consideration and ultimate rejection of House Bill 25-1282.
TruStage Announces Annual Support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
TruStage, a leader in providing insurance and financial services to credit unions and their members, is proud to announce its new sponsorship agreement with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Minnequa Works Credit Union Brings a Bite of Reality to Pueblo
innequa Works partnered with Corwin International Magnet School in Pueblo, Colo., to host the Bite of Reality financial education simulation.
Brian Lee Steps into CEO Role at Arizona Central Credit Union
Arizona Central Credit Union recently welcomed Brian Lee as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing the retiring Greg Harden.
Gesa Credit Union Members Help Plant More Than 73,000 Trees Through Use of Forevergreen Affinity Card
Gesa Credit Union’s Forevergreen Affinity Card, an impact program created in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, raised $181,000 in its second year.
Ent Credit Union and Wings Credit Union Announce Merger to Deliver Even More Value to Members, Employees, and Communities
Ent Credit Union and Wings Credit Union announced on April 23 plans to merge organizations.
Landings Credit Union Appoints Cecilia Ashe as Interim CEO Appointment
Landings Credit Union announced Cecilia Ashe has been appointed to Interim CEO.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Invests $100,000 in Local Environmental Nonprofits
OnPoint Community Credit Union is giving $100,000 to four local environmental nonprofits to mark Earth Day 2025. The investment is […]
Ent Credit Union promotes Leanne Duran to Chief Risk Officer
Colo.-based Ent Credit Union announced on April 3 the promotion of Leanne Duran to Chief Risk Officer
Insight and Impact: Join GoWest’s CDFI Roundtable on May 19
The second GoWest CDFI Roundtable of 2025 will be held on May 19 and is an opportunity to hear from industry experts and connect with professionals from other CDFIs within the GoWest region.
Wire Fraud: What It Is and How to Prevent It
As fraudsters continue to refine their tactics, financial institutions must remain vigilant to protect both their clients and employees from evolving wire fraud schemes.
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.