Yearly Archives: 2026
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Stephanie Propps, Blue Federal Credit Union President & CEO
ver her 26-year career at Blue Federal Credit Union, including 21 years as President and CEO, Stephanie Propps has helped shape not only her own organization, but the broader credit union movement.
Connect, Collaborate, Lead at April’s Small Credit Union Summit in Seattle
The free Small Credit Union Summit will bring together leaders from small GoWest-member credit unions for a day focused on connection, collaboration, and candid conversation.
Oregon Credit Unions Rally at Legislative Luncheon in Salem
Oregon credit unions showed up to deliver a clear message: we are present, engaged, and united in protecting the not-for-profit financial cooperative model that serves more than half of Oregonians.
Sisters High Schools Students Develop Financial Literacy Through Bite of Reality Fairs
More than 50 students at Sisters High School, In Sister, Ore., stepped into the real world last week during a Bite of Reality financial literacy workshop, transforming the library into a hands-on budgeting simulation.
What 2026 Economic Trends Mean for Credit Union Strategies
Economic signals suggest 2026 will not be a repeat of the last decade’s boom times, but it won’t be a disaster either.
Where Credit Union Professionals Connect: 2026 Councils Begin Soon!
GoWest’s Councils kick off their 2026 sessions next week, creating space for credit union professionals across the region to connect through virtual peer groups.
Mid Oregon Credit Union Invests in Post-Recovery Resilience
Mid Oregon Credit Union donated $75,000 to New Each Morning, funding one full year of operating expenses for The Juniper House, a new, transitional, sober living home empowering women who are graduates of alcohol and drug treatment programs.
Unitus Community Credit Union Helps Eligible Individuals and Families with No Cost Tax Filing
For the fifth consecutive year, Unitus Community Credit Union is partnering with MFS CASH Oregon to provide free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance services to the community.
Gesa Credit Union Partners with Selah School District to Launch Student-Run High School Credit Union and New Affinity Debit Card
Gesa Credit Union launched a partnership with Washington’s Selah School District in January to open a student-run High School Credit Union branch at Selah High School.
Rivermark Invests $15,000 in New Financial Program to Uplift Domestic Abuse Survivors
Participants in the POWER program will receive a stipend for each session they attend. The sessions will focus on subjects such as savings, expenses, budgeting, and credit.
Credit Union West Welcomes Sonya Watkins to Board of Directors
Credit Union West, which serves nearly 95,000 members in Arizona, has appointed Sonya Watkins, Director of Recruiting Services at Humanidei, to its Board of Directors as an Associate Board Member.
Colorado’s Credit Union Day at the Capitol Showcases the Power of People-First Finance
More than 215 credit union advocates from across Colorado took their message to the Capitol in Denver, engaging with legislators to share the credit union difference and its daily impact on nearly 2.8 million Coloradans.
Your Future Starts Here — Be a Part of GoWest’s YP Summit in Spokane
YP Summit is THE gathering where young professionals come together to grow, connect, and take their careers to the next level.
From Board Resilience to Regulatory Readiness: VisionBoard’s Spring Lineup
This spring, VisionBoard is delivering that value in two key ways: an upcoming free, virtual governance-focused webinar on Feb. 25 and the must-attend VisionBoard conference, April 9-11.
Personify Leadership Training: Eight Core Competencies. Two Days. Real Results.
GoWest is excited to offer Personify Leadership Training, an immersive leadership development experience designed to help credit union professionals at every level step fully into their leadership potential.
NW Plus Credit Union’s “Hunger Heroes” Program Raises $20,000 for Local Food Banks
The campaign set an initial goal of raising $10,000 to support six community partners across the Washington markets NW Plus serves, but the effort exceeded expectations and doubled its fundraising goal.
Unitus Community Credit Union’s Build and Save Program Matches Nearly $170,000 to Help Small Business Owners Build Stability and Opportunity
The Unitus Build and Save program combined matched savings, financial education, and personalized coaching to support entrepreneurs.
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Matt Stephenson, Rogue Credit Union President & CEO
For more than two decades, Matt Stephenson has been a steady and influential voice in the Credit Union Movement — one grounded in service, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to advocacy.
Fresh Voices, Big Impact: Young Professionals Crash the GAC 2026
This year’s Crash the GAC cohort includes 61 outstanding credit union professionals from across the country, including nine from GoWest member credit unions.
Loan Growth Strategies for Credit Unions That Drive Results
By leaning into bold, data-driven strategies and future-focused marketing, financial institutions can turn this surge in demand into long-term growth — helping members feel understood, valued and connected to your brand.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Becomes First and Only Arizona Credit Union With National Bank On Certification
The Bank On movement, led by the New York–based nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund), works to ensure everyone has access to safe, affordable, and functional banking.
