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Strengthen Your Impact: Register for the GoWest CDFI Roundtable
This free, virtual gathering is an opportunity for credit unions to engage with peers and industry experts who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of CDFI work.
Posted inA Critical Step Forward for the CDFI Fund
After months of uncertainty and sustained advocacy, there is finally encouraging news for the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund.
Posted inBig Conversations Ahead: GoWest’s Upcoming Compliance, BSA & CDFI Learning Opportunities
Staying ahead in today’s regulatory and compliance environment takes more than awareness — it takes preparation. GoWest’s upcoming 2026 seminars […]
Posted inQ4 CDFI Roundtable
A place to connect with other CDFIs, learn what credit unions are doing in their communities, stay current on updates and relevant changes, and discover how GoWest can support you on your CDFI journey.
Q3 CDFI Roundtable
A place to connect with other CDFIs, learn what credit unions are doing in their communities, stay current on updates and relevant changes, and discover how GoWest can support you on your CDFI journey.
Q2 CDFI Roundtable
A place to connect with other CDFIs, learn what credit unions are doing in their communities, stay current on updates and relevant changes, and discover how GoWest can support you on your CDFI journey.
CDFI Funding Maintained in House-Passed Appropriations Bill — Senate Up Next
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an appropriations bill which included funding for the Community Development Financial Institution […]
Posted inCDFI Funding Maintained in House-Passed Appropriations Bill; Senate Up Next
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an appropriations bill which included funding for the Community Development Financial Institution […]
Posted inGoWest CDFI Roundtable Returns Feb. 18 with Focus on Community Resources
This quarter’s roundtable will center on community resources, featuring updates and perspectives from a range of partners and leaders.
Posted inHouse Bill Would Hold CDFI Fund at $324M for FY26
In the most recent versions of budget bills being considered by Congress, lawmakers plan to allocate $324 million to the Community Development Financial Institutions […]
Posted inQ1 CDFI Roundtable
A place to connect with other CDFIs, learn what credit unions are doing in their communities, stay current on updates and relevant changes, and discover how GoWest can support you on your CDFI journey.
Letter to CDFI Fund: Advocating for Information Accessibility and Clarification
In follow-up to GoWest’s November letter advocating for an extension of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund deadlines, GoWest sent […]
Posted inGoWest Advocates for Extension of CDFI Fund Deadlines
The Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund is a critical tool in helping credit unions ensure that communities have access […]
Posted inA Seat at the Table: CDFI Lunch & Learn at MAXX
At this year’s MAXX, CDFI credit unions will have a unique opportunity to come together over lunch for an open, collaborative conversation.
Posted inLunch & Learn: CDFI Connections and Conversations
Join fellow CDFI credit unions for a collaborative lunch focused on emerging opportunities, strategy shifts, community impact, and bold ideas.
Special Guest Mike Beall Joins GoWest’s Q3 CDFI Roundtable – Aug. 25
The third GoWest CDFI Roundtable of 2025 will be held on Monday, Aug. 25 with special guest Mike Beall, CU Strategic Planning’s Chief Experience Officer
Posted inInsight 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.
Posted inHopeful News: Treasury Affirms CDFI Funds are Statutory
Confirmation of the Fund’s status is positive for CDFI credit unions and the communities they serve.
Posted inJoin Us For a CDFI Roundtable on Feb. 24 – Register Today!
GoWest’s first CDFI Roundtable of 2025 will be held Monday, Feb. 24. This is an opportunity to connect with professionals from other CDFIs within the GoWest region.
Posted inGoWest Credit Unions Awarded $2.7 Million in CDFI Technical Assistance Awards
The 2024 CDFI Program Technical Assistance Awards were announced on Nov. 21, and nine credit unions in the GoWest region received the maximum award of $300,000 each, totaling $2.7 million in awards heading to the six-state region.
Posted inSeattle Credit Union Receives $900,000 in CDFI Funding for Affordable Housing Mortgage Product
Seattle Credit Union received a Financial Assistance award of $900,000 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund to support the development of their 30-year, fixed, below-market rate Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) mortgage loan product.
Posted inRegister Now for GoWest’s November IRA School and CDFI Roundtable
In November, GoWest is offering a two-part virtual IRA School and holding the quarterly CDFI Roundtable.
Posted inGoWest CDFI Credit Unions Awarded $9.775 Million in U.S. Treasury Financial Assistance Awards
On Sept. 26, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) awarded 357 Community Development […]
Posted inCDFI Fund Updates Guidance and Deadlines for Certification Applications
Updates include revised FAQs, new submission deadlines, and additional guidance to help CDFIs navigate the certification process more effectively.
Posted inRecap: GoWest Credit Unions’ CDFI Roundtable Meeting on August 26th
A NASCUS panel highlighted the role of DEI in the CU Movement.
Posted inJoin Special Guest Brian Knight for a DEI Discussion at the CDFI Roundtable on Aug. 26
GoWest’s next CDFI Roundtable is Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. PT (1 p.m. MT). This quarter’s special guest is Brian Knight, President and CEO of The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS). He will share thoughts on the DEI landscape and what DEI means for a CDFI.
Posted inClarity Credit Union Accepts $4 Million CDFI Deposit from Micron
On June 10, Micron Technology, Inc. announced it had made a $4 million deposit with Clarity Credit Union to boost access to capital for local Idaho communities.
Posted inCDFI Fund Extends Submission Deadlines for Revised CDFI Certification Application
On Thursday June 20, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) announced an extension for the reapplication deadlines for currently certified CDFI’s using the revised CDFI Certification Application.
Posted inGoWest’s Upcoming Virtual Compliance Legal, CDFI, and HR Events
Upcoming Compliance Legal Update and HR Seminars offer members relevant, useful information to keep their credit unions up-to-date on industry trends and regulations.
Posted inPravina Raghavan Steps into New Role as Director of CDFI Fund
Pravina Raghavan has recently assumed the position of Director of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. Director Raghavan hails […]
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