The region’s not-for-profit cooperative credit unions take a bold, innovative, and forward-thinking approach to improving the lives of their members and enriching their communities.
A Strong Connected Voice
GoWest is the unifying voice for credit unions in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. We work with state and federal policymakers as well as coalitions and consumer groups to keep credit union powers strong. By fostering an operating environment in which credit unions can thrive, consumers across the West have the best access to credit unions in the nation.
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The Association provides guidance and consultation on complex state and federal laws and regulations. The Association’s full-time staff of compliance experts, as well as valuable online resources and solutions, are available to provide immediate assistance on any compliance-related issue.
Learn MoreGoWest Foundation
The GoWest Foundation works with credit unions and community partners throughout Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming to provide solutions to pressing issues impacting the financial health of the people and communities they serve. As not-for-profit cooperative financial institutions, credit unions are leading a movement that connects consumers with the opportunities they need to achieve financial prosperity. To further these efforts, we support credit union projects on a variety of initiatives, including financial reality fair kits to promote financial capability among youth, workforce housing grants to push innovative solutions to local challenges, and professional development opportunities to help credit unions build a strong bench of leaders.
The Foundation convenes thought leaders, regional stakeholders, and community partners to help credit unions achieve greater community impact in the areas of asset building, economic empowerment, and cooperative development. We also support credit unions in developing and furthering the future of the Credit Union Movement. We know that by working with credit unions, we can help people achieve financial prosperity.
Learn MoreGoWest Solutions
Serving as a collaborative hub, GoWest Solutions, harnesses the power of cooperative intelligence to connect GoWest member credit unions with leading business partners in the industry. These world-class partners provide innovative solutions designed to help credit unions save money, stay up to date with emerging trends, deliver cutting-edge technology, and ultimately, better serve their diverse memberships.
Learn MoreOur Commitments
As the Association for credit unions across the West, we continue to push for principles of financial inclusion and equity today, and every day. To achieve this, we have firm commitments that we as an Association stand by.
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The Digital Media Center is a one-stop resource for journalists, bloggers, communicators, and marketers. Whether the stories you tell are for trade outlets or for consumer-facing media, we are here to help.
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CEO Co-Lab 2026: Leading the Future of the Movement — Together
On Jan. 7-9 in Phoenix, Ariz., credit union CEOs from across the country will gather for CEO Co-Lab, an exclusive leadership experience designed to explore the opportunities, pressures, and possibilities shaping the industry’s future.
Trailhead Credit Union Partners With Catalyst for New Payments Solutions
Catalyst announced its latest strategic partnership with Trailhead Credit Union to deliver instant and real-time payments and Catalyst’s advanced peer-to-peer (P2P) payment solution to Trailhead members.
$1 million Grant Helps Elevations Credit Union Ease the Path to Homeownership for Nearly 100 Coloradoans
With a nearly $1 million grant from the FHLBank Topeka – Affordable Housing Program and support from Elevations Credit Union, the Local Change Foundation has launched the Local Change Down Payment Assistance Program to help eligible residents afford their down payments.