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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.

Posted in on April 23rd, 2025

Hopeful 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 in on March 28th, 2025

Join 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 in on January 29th, 2025

GoWest 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 in on November 26th, 2024

Seattle 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 in on November 20th, 2024

Register 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 in on October 23rd, 2024

GoWest 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 in on October 1st, 2024

CDFI 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 in on September 19th, 2024

Recap: GoWest Credit Unions’ CDFI Roundtable Meeting on August 26th

A NASCUS panel highlighted the role of DEI in the CU Movement.

Posted in on August 30th, 2024

Join 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 in on July 31st, 2024

Clarity 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 in on June 25th, 2024

CDFI 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 in on June 21st, 2024

GoWest’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 in on May 7th, 2024

Pravina 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 […]

Posted in on March 13th, 2024

GoWest Reviews Treasury’s New CDFI Certification Application

GoWest’s Sharee Adkins, Chief Impact Officer, and Ryan Fitzgerald, SVP, Advocacy, share high level details and timelines, while continuing to advocate for CDFI credit unions.

Posted in on December 8th, 2023

Q4 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.

Q1 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 Roundtable

44 Credit unions took a deep dive into the possibilities and opportunities CDFI certification provides.

Posted in on June 9th, 2023

Rogue CU, Pacific Crest FCU and TAPCO CU Approved for CDFI Certification

The three Pacific Northwest credit unions were among the first in the nation to be approved.

Posted in on May 9th, 2023

Engage in the GoWest CDFI Community ­– Now is the Time!

Your voice is being heard as GoWest announces a big advocacy win for CDFIs and we welcome you to join the quarterly CDFI roundtables.

Posted in on February 21st, 2023

Huge Opportunity for CDFI Credit Unions: $1.73 Billion in Grants Available

Get started on your application process now; the final deadline is August 23.

Posted in on July 3rd, 2022

President Trump’s Inauguration & Nomination Hearings Surface Policy Focuses  

On Monday, Donald J. Trump was sworn-in as the 47th President of the United States, for his second term in office, on a cold day in Washington, DC.

Posted in on January 21st, 2025

Board Associate or Supervisory Committee Member

Verity is currently accepting applications for its Board Associates Program, a unique opportunity designed for individuals interested in eventually serving on our Board of Directors or Supervisory Committee. This 1-2 year volunteer program aims to develop future leaders in credit union governance.

TOPCU Receives Net Zero Hero Award for Green Lending Program

Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union recently received a Net Zero Hero Community Impact Award from Tucson Electric Power (TEP) for its meaningful work that protects the environment, preserves natural resources, and advances sustainability.

Posted in on November 4th, 2024

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Ahmed Campbell Director of Member Impact and Growth at Inclusiv Ahmed Campbell is the Director of Member Impact and Growth […]

Vice President, Lending & Compliance

The Vice President, Lending and Compliance is a key leadership position responsible for shaping and executing the credit union’s lending growth strategy. This role emphasizes innovation in lending services while maintaining strict adherence to risk management practices and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the VP will play a critical role in supporting BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) compliance efforts, making this position an excellent development opportunity.

Jeremy Mandery Joins TAPCO Credit Union as Chief Lending Officer

TAPCO Credit Union announced on Sept. 25 that Jeremy Mandery has joined the credit union as the new Chief Lending Officer.

Posted in on October 1st, 2024

NCUA Awards Over $3.5 Million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Grants

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) announced awards of more than $3.5 million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants to 135 low-income-designated credit unions, including six in the GoWest region.

Posted in on September 11th, 2024