Author: Alyse Knudsen
A Strong Partnership Between Colorado Credit Union and Girl Scouts Drives Financial Empowerment
Colorado Credit Union hosted 30 Girl Scouts at their Brighton branch for an engaging financial literacy event through the Junior Financial Counselor patch program.
Vantage West Credit Union and College Bound AZ Turn E-Waste into Scholarships & College Access
Vantage West Credit Union and College Bound AZ have a new partnership transforming discarded electronics into scholarships, laptops, and critical college support for underserved students across Metro Phoenix.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Awards $100,000 in Community Grants to Eight Local Nonprofits
Tucson Federal Credit Union awarded $100,000 in unrestricted grants to eight Tucson-area nonprofits on April 10 as part of its Community Annual Awards.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Invests $100K Across Four Local Environmental Nonprofits
OnPoint Community Credit Union is giving $100,000 to four local environmental nonprofits in celebration of Earth Day 2026.
Celebrating 90 Years of Impact: BECU Releases 2025 Annual Report
BECU released its 2025 Annual Report today, marking 90 years of strengthening financial health for members and communities it serves.
Meritrust Credit Union Opens Two New Branches to Enhance Service for Boulder Members
Meritrust Credit Union has opened two new branch locations in Boulder, Colo., to provide more access to the credit union’s financial solutions to area members.
Frontier Credit Union Champions Arts, Access, and Community Connection in Idaho Falls
Through a capital campaign led by the Civic Center for the Performing Arts Foundation — and anchored by a landmark $4.4 million investment from Frontier Credit Union — the performing arts center’s public spaces were completely reimagined.
Bring a Friend to YP Summit & You’ll Both Earn $100
This week only, April 27 – May 1, you have the opportunity to enhance your experience — and help someone else grow — through the Refer-a-Friend promotion.
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Jason Werts, Rivermark Community Credit Union President & CEO
Through his leadership at Rivermark and his service on the GoWest Board, Jason Werts remains focused on ensuring that credit unions not only protect what makes them unique but also continue evolving to meet the needs of their members and communities.
Ready to Lead? YP Leads at MAXX 2026 Is Calling
YP Leads isn’t simply a scholarship to attend MAXX — it’s a launchpad for deeper involvement in the Credit Union Movement and a powerful step forward in your professional journey.
GoWest Awards Workshop on May 1 Offers Insider Tips to Make Your Nomination Shine
GoWest is hosting a GoWest Awards Workshop to help you prepare a strong, compelling entry to showcase your credit union’s programs and people.
Decoding First-Party Fraud: When Your Best Members Become Your Biggest Risk
What once looked like a rock-solid borrower unravels, revealing something far harder to detect: first-party malicious intent.
Westmark Credit Union Partnership Elevates Financial Education and Student Experience at Boise State
Westmark Credit Union will be enriching the daily experience of students, supporting high-impact student-serving programs and initiatives, and helping to improve the Student Union Building.
Francine Gardner Joins SELCO Community Credit Union As VP, Senior Commercial Loan Officer
Francine Gardner will be tasked with developing new commercial and business banking relationships through business development and community engagement.
Verity Credit Union Launches New Community-Centered Financial Well-Being Program to Advance Financial Equity and Inclusion
Verity Credit Union has launched Pathways to Wealth & Resources, a new financial well-being program built on a simple belief: people already carry power — through their lived experience, cultural wisdom, and community knowledge.
Oregon State Credit Union Hires Aman Jeloka as New CFO and Promotes Key Team Members to VPs
Oregon State Credit Union has hired longtime finance leader Aman Jeloka as its new Chief Financial Officer.
First Credit Union Opens Queen Creek Branch to Meet Community’s Financial Needs
First Credit Union will officially open the doors to its newest branch in Queen Creek, Ariz., on April 24.
Rivermark Invests $30,000 in Parenting with Intent to Continue and Expand the Financial Literacy Program
Parenting with Intent will use this donation to sustain and expand the Financial Literacy for You Program, ensuring more program participants have access to meaningful financial support and education.
VisionBoard 2026: Strengthening the Stewards of the Credit Union Movement
The inaugural VisionBoard experience brought together credit union board members, supervisory committee members, and CEOs for focused conversations on governance, stewardship, and the future of the cooperative model.
Turning Ideas into Impact Through GoWest Foundation Grant Funding
Credit unions from across the region joined the GoWest Foundation team for an in-depth look at funding opportunities designed to strengthen communities and expand access to financial services.
Unitus Community Credit Union Board Chair Nicole Davison León Named to 40 Under 40
The newly elected Chair of Unitus Community Credit Union’s Board of Directors and Executive Director of the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber, Nicole Davison León, has been named a 2026 “40 Under 40” honoree by the Portland Business Journal.