Author: Alyse Knudsen
Credit Union West Employees Donate Over $7,000 to HALO Animal Rescue
Credit Union West employees, in partnership with the CU West CARES Charitable Foundation, donated $7,928.32 to HALO Animal Rescue as part of the credit union’s EmployeesCARE Program.
First Credit Union Awards Educator Grant and Four Scholarships to Arizona Students
First Credit Union announced the latest recipients of its College Scholarship Program and Youth Financial Education Grant, awarding four scholarships to graduating high school seniors and one grant to a Phoenix-area educator.
Teaching Teens Real-World Financial Skills: First Credit Union’s Mad City Money Returns
First Credit Union hosted Mad City Money, an interactive budgeting experience for teens, at Chandler-Gilbert Community College – Pecos Campus for 47 teens.
WyHy Federal Credit Union Celebrates Grand Opening of New Lyman Branch
WyHy Federal Credit Union recently announced the opening of its brand-new branch in Lyman, Wyo., which offers enhanced banking convenience and modern technology to members in the Bridger Valley and surrounding areas.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Opens of New Bellevue Experience Center
First Tech Federal Credit Union welcomed the community to celebrate the grand opening of its new experience center (XC) in downtown Bellevue, Wash., on April 2.
Colorado Credit Union Helps Women Build Credit and Confidence Through EmpowerHER Program
Colorado Credit Union celebrated the success of its EmpowerHER Financial Literacy Program, equipping women at Dress for Success Denver with essential financial skills.
NuVista Federal Credit Unions Gives Local High School Seniors a Bite of Reality
NuVista Federal Credit Union and Black Canyon Rotary Club hosted the 8th Annual Financial Reality Fair for more than 250 seniors of Montrose High School, Olathe High School, Black Canyon High School, and VISTA Charter School on March 13.
It Is “Credit Union Forward” at the 2025 Small Credit Union Conference
More than 100 leaders from 60 credit unions from across the country came together in Spokane, Wash., this week for the 2025 Small Credit Union Conference, co-hosted by GoWest Credit Union Association and America’s Credit Unions.
Honoring the Heart of Credit Unions: GoWest Award Nominations Are Open Now!
Nominations for GoWest’s annual awards, celebrating credit union excellence across the region, are being accepted through May 30.
GoWest’s CU4Kids Benefit Auction Declared “Event of the Year” by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Children’s Miracle Network hospitals bestowed “Event of the Year” honors on GoWest Credit Union Association and its member credit unions for the CU4Kids Diamond Roundup Benefit Auction.
Compliance Clarity Starts Here: Join GoWest’s 2025 Compliance Legal Update Seminar on May 6
The 2025 GoWest Compliance Legal Update Seminar is designed for credit union professionals to connect with peers, hear from legal experts on the latest industry trends and breaking updates, and gain insights into ever-changing compliance requirements.
The Regulation Pendulum Shouldn’t Deter Credit Unions from Open Banking: A Path to Gaining Share from Larger Rivals
Credit unions — regardless of their size or membership base — face no shortage of priorities demanding attention and may have distanced themselves from an open banking strategy, citing their exemption from the final rule or preferring to wait for clarity from the courts or the administration. However, allowing this regulatory pendulum to set the direction may not be in their best interest.
MAXX Spring Registration Discount – April 7-11!
Register between April 7-11 for a discount on MAXX 2025 Full Badges!
Shout Out to Colorado Credit Unions Fighting the Good Fight Against Interchange Bill
Colorado credit unions deserve props for responding urgently when the Call to Action went out about HB 1282; they quickly engaged a deeper team beyond their executive leadership.
Shape Your Future! Apply Now for YP Leads at MAXX 2025
If you are ready to elevate your skills, engage with industry leaders, and shape your future, the YP Leads program […]
Elevations Credit Union’s Chief People Officer Receives Award from Blind Institute of Technology
Tammy Teitscheid, Chief People Director at Elevations Credit Union, recently won the Diana Ferguson Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award from the Blind Institute of Technology.
Compliance Just Got Easier – InfoSight360 Is Live!
InfoSight360 is now live and available for all GoWest member credit unions. This FREE resource provides access to 14 major compliance areas containing […]
America’s Credit Unions and TruStage Reinforce 90-Year Commitment to Advancing Credit Unions
America’s Credit Unions and TruStage have officially reinforced their storied 90+ years of commitment to advancing the well-being of credit unions and their members, recommitting to their mutual cooperation agreement.
Ent Credit Union Receives GreenPath’s Growth Guru Award for Exceptional Member Engagement
Ent Credit Union has been recognized with the Growth Guru Award in GreenPath Financial Wellness’ inaugural Partner Excellence Awards, the Greenies.
GoWest Solutions Announces the Advanced Leadership Program Scholarship Winner Katie Beaver
GoWest Solutions is proud to announce that Katie Beaver, Director of Marketing at MountainCrest Credit Union, has been awarded the scholarship for the 2025 Advanced Leadership Program.
Securing Credit Unions: Beyond Compliance, Keeping Members’ Trust
Like any financial institution, credit unions handle a wealth of sensitive data, making them attractive targets for hackers. However, as […]