The GoWest Credit Union Association is committed to the success of all regional credit unions. We continue to champion and invest in initiatives tailored to support small credit unions. Look below at a few of the benefits and opportunities available exclusively to small credit unions.
Virtual Roundtable Meetings
GoWest is expanding opportunities for connection in 2026 with monthly, one-hour virtual Small Credit Union Roundtables. These sessions create space for small credit union leaders to connect with peers, share best practices, celebrate wins, and engage in open dialogue with GoWest around the priorities and challenges facing small credit unions.
Roundtables will be held on Fridays (typically the second-to-last Friday of the month) and will be hosted via Zoom from 9–10 a.m. PT / 10–11 a.m. MT. Audience and focus may vary by topic, depending on who would benefit most from the conversation.
Virtual Roundtable Meetings
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Monthly Small Credit Union Roundtable
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Training, Resources & Consulting
GoWest offers a wide range of resources designed specifically to support small credit unions. These include hands-on consulting for certifications and grants, on-demand and discounted training, compliance and legal support, marketing and policy resources, and access to scholarships and reduced pricing for events. Together, these tools are meant to help small credit unions navigate regulatory complexity, invest in staff development, strengthen operations, and maximize available opportunities while managing costs.
CUNA CPD Online Small Credit Union Scholarship Program
Credit unions over $20 million in assets receive discounted pricing based on asset size, FTE count, and membership options when accessing this premier web-based training service. As a bonus, with a standard membership, credit unions receive a $50 discount on CUNA webinars. Through CPDOnline, there are numerous courses available in the areas of accounting, bankruptcy, collections, member service, lending, security, regulatory compliance, and more. CUNA offers 30-day free trials.
Scholarships
Continued education and training of credit union employees helps keep the Credit Union Movement vibrant and competitive in the financial marketplace. We understand this can take a significant commitment of time and money. The GoWest Foundation provides professional development scholarships awarding up to $1,000 per year for selected applicants. Learn more on the GoWest Foundation website.
Small CU Discount Pricing for Events
Discounted pricing is available for all credit unions under $125 million in assets for various GoWest events, including the Councils Program, Executives, and the MAXX Convention. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Legal Retainer with Farleigh Wada Witt
Through a partnership with your Association, this program is designed to assist small credit unions with compliance by using Farleigh Wada Witt. Credit unions under $65 million in assets pay an optional annual fee that covers the cost of routine legal work, which includes day-to-day operational matters, examination issues, and dispute analysis. Routine work does not include legal representation in court or the creation of non-routine documents.
Marketing Resource Center
The Marketing Resource Center provides research-proven samples, best practices, and customizable templates to help credit unions communicate the most effective messaging in their marketing campaigns. The Resource Center was created with small credit unions in mind and is updated on a quarterly basis.
GoWest Solutions
GoWest Solutions is focused on providing value to regional credit unions by offering timely, world-class solutions with the highest level of support. GoWest Solutions is uniquely positioned to help credit unions better serve members and achieve increased market share by leveraging the collective intelligence of our committed partners and the business solutions they provide in the areas of Emerging Technology, Industry Expertise, and Economic Value.
CU PolicyPro
CU PolicyPro contains detailed model policies to help your credit union manage compliance and operational needs. It is completely customizable, and existing credit union policies can be easily added into the system through a secure website for efficient, consistent policy management.
InfoSight
As an online compliance resource for member and associate member credit unions, InfoSight provides 24/7 access to information and learning on a wide range of topics and issues that affect credit union operations on a federal and state level. The sections on model policies and common account administration procedures (i.e.: deceased member, trust accounts, etc.), is of particular interest to small credit unions.
Assistance
Calls to the compliance hotline and emails are acknowledged as soon as possible during business hours, with responses to questions provided within one business day. Some complex questions may require additional time to resolve. For questions on compliance matters, please email your compliance team, fill out our question form, or call our hotline at 1.800.546.4465.
Consulting for Certifications & Grants
Your Association is available to consult and guide credit unions through the processes of obtaining Low Income and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) certifications. We provide individualized consulting and webinars to help credit unions make the most of the grant opportunities available to them.
On-Demand Webinars
On-demand webinars are available to help small credit unions navigate specific issues as they come up, such as CECL Implementation.
CUNA Small Credit Union Salary Report
The CUNA Staff Salary report includes salary information at credit unions with less than $50 million in assets and is purchased on behalf of small credit unions as a benefit of your GoWest membership.
Credit Union Conversations
Connect with credit union peers across the region through GoWest’s Credit Union Conversations—an online community designed to support you and your team. Join discussions, ask questions, share resources, and exchange insights with fellow credit union leaders. Multiple conversation groups are available, including a private group exclusively for Small Credit Union Leaders.
On The Go Articles
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VisionBoard 2026: Where Board Leadership Meets Strategic Impact
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