Author: Alyse Knudsen
GoWest Announces Credit Union Partners for Exciting, New Small Business Resiliency Loan Program
In a collaborative effort between the GoWest Foundation, 13 credit unions, and 30 nonprofits, the SBRL program officially launched, kicking off a first-of-its-kind partnership to support small businesses in Washington.
The Impact of Rising Debit Card Fraud and How to Defend Against It
Taking a closer look at the trending tactics for collecting card information and using it for fraud attacks can help credit unions take more effective, proactive steps to guard against it.
It’s Time to Submit Your Nominations for the 2024 GoWest Awards!
The deadline to submit your nominations for the 2024 GoWest Awards is fast approaching, and we want to hear from you! Submit your nominations by May 31.
Vantage West Credit Union’s Rob Hoyle Wins 2024 Arizona CIO of the Year ORBIE® Award
Rob Hoyle, CIO for Arizona-based Vantage West Credit Union, was named the recipient of the 2024 Arizona CIO of the Year ORBIE® award in the corporate category on May 3.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Presents Community Builder Awards to Five Local Schools
OnPoint Community Credit Union announced the winners of their 2024 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Community Builder awards. Five Oregon schools will receive cash awards for a special project that positively impacts its school and community.
Solarity Credit Union’s Blood Drive Fills Critical Need in the Yakima Valley
Solarity Credit Union teamed up with the Red Cross Yakima Blood Donation Center to host a blood drive to collect desperately needed units of blood.
Idaho CapEd Foundation Gives More Than $44,000 in Grants to Idaho Teachers
In May, the Idaho CapEd Foundation wrapped up its grant award cycle for the 2023-2024 school year by awarding 67 grants, totaling $44,545, to Idaho educators in 35 school districts.
Two Colorado CU Leaders Named to Titan 100
Two Colorado credit union CEOs have been named in the 2024 Titan 100. On Tap Credit Union’s Tracie Wilcox and Red Rocks Credit Union’s Darius Wise were selected based on their exceptional leadership, vision, and passion in the credit union industry.
GoWest Solutions Announces Advanced Leadership Program Scholarship Winner Neda Milani
GoWest Solutions announces the scholarship winner to the 2024 Advanced Leadership Program: Neda Milani, Lending/Collections Manager, Credit Union of the Rockies.
Five Steps Credit Unions Can Take to Find the Right Fintechs Today
Fintechs have disrupted the status quo by offering streamlined digital solutions that challenge traditional banking models, empowering individuals and businesses with greater control over their finances and democratizing access to financial services.
Get Ready for GoWest’s Upcoming YP Events
If you’re a young professional looking to enhance your skills and gain more insight into the credit union industry, now is the time to explore GoWest’s upcoming YP opportunities – YP Summit and MAXX’s YP Leads.
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.
SELCO Community Credit Union Collects and Refurbishes 1,100 Children’s Books to Benefit SMART Reading
Book drives held at SELCO Community Credit Union’s Oregon place books in the hands of local children.
Desert Financial Credit Union Random Act of Kindness Impacts Little Leaguers in a Big Way
Desert Financial Credit Union’s Random Acts of Kindness team surprised Rio Vista Little League with a load of gear after teams suffered a robbery, losing all their equipment.
BECU’s 2023 Annual Report: Financial Stability Empowers Members and Communities
BECU’s annual report shows the Washington-based credit union returned $446.5 million to its members and over $8.4 million to its communities in 2023.
OneAZ Credit Union’s Lisa Day Retires After 47 Years in the CU Movement
Lisa Day, a leader at Phoenix-based OneAZ Credit Union, retires May 3 after serving the credit union industry since 1977. What started as a career at just 17 years old turned into her life’s passion and led Lisa to positions in a multitude of credit unions, councils, and associations throughout the years.
Unitus Community Credit Union Opens New Environmentally-Friendly Business Center
Unitus Community Credit Union opened a new Distributed Administrative Network Center on April 29 in Tigard, Oregon. The location of the new Unitus Business Center (UBC)-Tigard was strategically chosen to reduce staff commute time and environmental impacts.
Our Community Credit Union Featured on Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid
Our Community Credit Union was featured in Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid highlighting the Credit Union Movement in Washington State.
GoWest Extends TruStage Partnership with Clutch’s Fintech Platform
GoWest Solutions has expanded its long-standing partnership with TruStage through a new relationship with Clutch, a leading fintech platform specializing in omnichannel consumer loan and deposit account opening solutions for credit unions.
Preserving and Protecting the Environment Is Top Priority for Credit Unions on Earth Day
Credit unions across the region made working to preserve and protect the planet a priority by announcing environmental and sustainability initiatives and making donations to local non-profits.