Author: Alyse Knudsen
Cybersecurity Resources: Keep Your Credit Union & Members Secure
Your members’ trust and data security are of the utmost importance to your credit union, and preparation builds their confidence in your services. Here are some resources to help you keep your credit union and members safe and secure.
Ransomware Attacks Raise Concerns for Credit Unions
Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable.
Preparing for Event Response: The Importance of Conducting “Tabletop Exercises”
Your credit union should run periodic tabletop exercises, where credit union executives and other team members review how the credit union would respond in the event of a cyber-attack, natural disaster, terrorist attack or other continuity event.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Tackles Digital Threats With Cybersecurity eBook
OnPoint Community Credit Union released its 2024 The OnPoint Guide to Personal Cybersecurity eBook to help consumers protect themselves in an ever-evolving cybercrime landscape.
Connecting Made Easy with Credit Union Conversations
Credit Union Conversations is a new tool for GoWest members to connect with credit union peers across the region.
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.
Mitigating Loan Delinquencies, Protecting Members, and Strengthening Credit Union Resilience with Embedded Payment Protection Insurance
By Danielle Sesko, Director of Product Management at TruStage™ In today’s continually challenging economic landscape, more and more credit unions […]
InRoads Credit Union Leader Appointed to Hillsboro Schools Foundation and Farmers Market Boards
InRoads Credit Union announced that Aimee Thompson, Business Development Officer, has been recently appointed to the Hillsboro Schools Foundation Board and the Hillsboro Farmers Market Board.
TAPCO Credit Union Promotes Richard Stirgus to VP of Community Relations
TAPCO Credit Union recently announced the promotion of Richard Stirgus to Vice President of Community Relations.
Last Chance for 2025 GoWest Committee & Advisory Group Nominations: Answer the Call to the Shape the Future of the Credit Union Movement
Nominations for the 2025 GoWest Committee and Advisory Groups are open through Friday, Oct. 25. Engagement by credit union leaders is critical to the success of the movement.
Ent Credit Union Recruits Bo Nix and Dave Logan to Elevate Broncos Partnership
Ent Credit Union announced on Oct. 10 new brand partnerships with Bo Nix, the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos, and Dave Logan, the iconic Voice of the Broncos.
First Tech Credit Union Becomes “Game Changing” Partner of Portland WNBA & Portland Thorns
RAJ Sports announced on Oct. 10 First Tech Federal Credit Union as the inaugural partner and Official Credit Union of […]
Premier Members Credit Union and Meritrust Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
The Board of Directors and leadership teams of Colo.-based Premier Members Credit Union and Kan.-based Meritrust Credit Union announced on Oct. 10 their agreement to merge and unite two healthy credit unions for the benefit of their members and employees.
GoWest Congratulations the 2024 Advanced Leadship Program Graduates
GoWest proudly announces the 2024 graduates of the Advanced Leadership Program. This year’s class of 21 credit union professionals graduated with sustainable leadership practices, new thinking, and a clear understanding of their unique development path moving forward, as well as a network of industry peers.
Velera Partners with Kinective to Accelerate Innovation and Time-to-Market for Financial Software Products
Velera, a leading credit union service organization and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Kinective, a trailblazer in digital connectivity, document workflow and branch automation for the banking sector.
Mid Oregon Credit Union Recognized as Top Workplace for 2024
Mid Oregon Credit Union has been awarded a 2024 Top Workplaces honor by The Oregonian Top Workplaces. This is the third consecutive year the Ore.-based credit union has received this award.
Get Ready for International Credit Union Day on Oct. 17!
International Credit Union (ICU) Day is right around the corner, and we want to know how your credit union plans to celebrate!
MultiCare Health System and TAPCO Credit Union Enter into Equitable Banking and Lending Partnership
TAPCO Credit Union and MultiCare Health System announced on Oct. 1 a new partnership aimed at promoting increased financial access and equity for MultiCare’s large and increasingly diverse workforce.
OneAZ Credit Union Announces Acquisition of 1st Bank Yuma
OneAZ Credit Union and Western Arizona Bancorp Inc., the holding company of 1st Bank Yuma, announced on Oct. 3 that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which OneAZ will acquire 1st Bank Yuma, assuming substantially all assets and liabilities, in an all-cash transaction.
Advantis Credit Union and Rivermark Community Credit Union Merger Becomes Official
With 88% of ballots cast in favor of a merger, Advantis Credit Union members overwhelmingly demonstrated their support to merge their credit union with Rivermark Community Credit Union. The two Portland, Ore., metro-based credit unions first announced their intent to merge in January
Get Prepared for Your Time at MAXX: A Get-Ready Guide
In anticipation of your arrival, we’ve taken out the guesswork on what to expect in our MAXX 2024 Get-Ready Guide.