Author: Alyse Knudsen

Credit Union West Named a Top Workplace for 13 Consecutive Years
This is the 13th consecutive year that the Credit Union West has been named a top workplace in Arizona.

GoWest Awards 2025: Time for Member Program Finalists to Shine
As we count down to the MAXX 2025 Awards Dinner and Gala in Portland on Oct. 16, we are shining […]

Advocates Kick Off Their Journey at GoWest’s Advocacy 101 Training – Up Next Advocacy 201!
advocates from across the GoWest region came together for the two-part Advocacy 101 Training, taking their first steps in building the skills and confidence needed to amplify the Credit Union Difference.

GoWest Solutions Partners with Pulsate to Help Credit Unions Drive Digital Growth
GoWest Solutions is proud to announce a new partnership with Pulsate, the intelligent member engagement platform purpose-built for credit unions.

Unitus Community Credit Union President and CEO Steven Stapp Honored with 2025 Renée Sattiewhite Neoteric Changemaker Award
Unitus Community Credit Union’s President and CEO, Steven Stapp, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Renée Sattiewhite Neoteric Changemaker Award.

Gesa Credit Union Boosts Local Education with Nearly $440,000 in Donations to Schools Across the PNW
Gesa Credit Union has awarded nearly $440,000 in funds through its Affinity Debit Card program to 31 partner school districts across the Pacific Northwest.

Sound Credit Union Awards $20,000 to 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Sound Credit Union, which serves over 175,000 members in Washington, recently honored the recipients of its 2025 scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year.

GoWest Awards 2025: Honoring Excellence in Employee Experience
The Employee Experience award celebrates credit unions that are building strong internal cultures through intentional professional development, supportive environments, and meaningful career growth opportunities.

Balancing Budgets and Real-Life Choices: Credit Unions Use Bite of Reality Fairs to Teach Financial Literacy That Sticks
The GoWest Foundation offers Bite of Reality financial reality fairs that are engaging, app-based financial education experiences designed specifically for high school students.

Overcome Detrimental Practices: New Expertise for Organizational Success
Effective strategic planning includes an intentional focus on organizational readiness, structure, and people development.

SELCO Community Credit Union Is Offering $125,000 in Educator Grants and Classroom Makeovers
SELCO Community Credit Union will once again support educators with up to $125,000 through its two flagship educator programs, each designed to help teachers who too often pay out of pocket for classroom-related expenses.

Hughes Federal Credit Union Partners with Banner Health Foundation to Support Young Patients This Back-to-School Season
Hughes Federal Credit Union is partnering with Banner Children’s − Diamond Children’s Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz., to host a school supply drive supporting frequently hospitalized kids.

Connections Credit Union Earns Juntos Avanzamos Designation, Becoming Idaho’s 4th Credit Union in the Network
Connections Credit Union was recently awarded the Juntos Avanzamos Designation by Inclusiv, joining a national movement of over 140 credit unions that have earned this designation.

Cue the Applause! Meet the 2025 GoWest Award Finalists
We are proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 GoWest Awards, which honor credit unions across the region that have made significant contributions to the development and growth of the Credit Union Movement.

The Best and Brightest Are Ready to Shine — Introducing the 2025 YP Leads!
Eighteen rising stars from across the GoWest region have been selected as this year’s YP Leads.

Hope Under the Big Top: Hazel’s Journey Shows Why CU4Kids Matters
Each year, a very special guest joins us at the gala to share their story. This year, we have the pleasure of hosting Hazel and her family at A Night of Wonder.

Start Planning Your Experience — MAXX 2025 Agenda Preview!
Get ready for the biggest credit union gathering in the West! MAXX 2025 is shaping up to be unforgettable — with dynamic speakers, can’t-miss sessions, and next-level networking opportunities.

Your Guide to Looking Magical for a Meaningful Night: What to Wear for “A Night of Wonder”
Guests are encouraged to dress for the occasion — and this year’s auction theme is one for the books.

Go Beyond the Basics: Join GoWest’s BSA Officer Training Sept. 9–10
GoWest’s two-day, virtual BSA Officer Training is a deep-dive experience for those who want to move beyond the slides and into strategy.

Generative AI for Credit Unions and Banks: A Guide to Enhanced Operations and Outcomes
Generative AI is proving to be a powerful tool in many industries. For the financial services industry, especially credit unions and banks, it will be a game-changer.

SELCO Community Credit Union Celebrates Springfield Community as Partner of The Block Party
SELCO Community Credit Unionn has been named the first-ever title sponsor for Springfield’s The Block Party.