Westerra Credit Union

Westerra Credit Union Expands Its Executive Team With New COO and SVP of Strategy and Performance Excellence

Marking a milestone in its growth, Westerra Credit Union expanded its executive leadership team with the additional of Anneliese Elrod as Chief Operating Officer and Kirk Leverington as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Performance Excellence.

Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy

Unitus Community Credit Union has a new partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy to support the preservation and care of invaluable wetlands ecosystems.

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TFCU Financial Advisor Lisa Atkinson Plays an Impactful Role as a Volunteer Mentor and Educator

Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) is proud to celebrate Financial Advisor Lisa Atkinson, who has been with TFCU for 29 years and a financial coach for over 21 years, and her contributions to the Interfaith Community Services (ICS) Bridges Financial Management Class.

Introducing Marketing Tools To Share Credit Unions’ Positive Impacts

Credit union marketers are critically important in getting the word out to Main Street. GoWest has created an online toolkit to help them share the good news about credit unions’ positive impacts.

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Next-Gen Leadership at YP Summit – Your Path to Success

Early Pricing Through March 1! On June 3-4 at JUMP Center in Boise, Idaho, YP Summit will be bringing together young professionals in the Credit Union Movement who are looking to connect big ideas to individual actions. 

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Arizona Advocates Show up in Style for Credit Union Day at the Capitol

Credit union advocates were “everywhere” on Tuesday, Jan. 28, during the GoWest Credit Union Association’s Arizona Credit Union Day at the Capitol.

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Fibre Federal Credit Union Empowered Communities with $240,000 in Grants

Fibre Federal Credit Union utilized a strategic partnership with Visa to distribute nearly a quarter million dollars in grants to community partners in 2024.

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Cottonwood Community Federal Credit Union Donates Generously to Local Food Banks

Cottonwood Community Federal Credit Union, serving members across Idaho and Lewis counties, launched a successful donation drive to support local food banks.

TAPCO Credit Union Named to Newsweek America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025

TAPCO Credit Union announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025 by Newsweek.6

The Risks and Ethical Implications of AI in Financial Services

While the use of artificial intelligence in financial services poses numerous benefits, such as enhanced productivity and innovation, improved risk management, personalized customer experiences, and more, it also carries certain risks

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Forrit Credit Union Opens New Rockwood Branch in Portland

Forrit Credit Union opened a new branch in Portland’s Rockwood neighborhood on Jan. 24 aimed at enhancing services and expanding access to financial resources for its members, t

Credit Union Days at the Capitol

Idaho Credit Unions Bring Sunshine, Positive Advocacy Messages to Day at the Capitol

A large, enthusiastic group of credit union professionals met with Idaho lawmakers to advocate for key legislation and share details of credit unions’ impact.

CDFI Fund

Join Us For a CDFI Roundtable on Feb. 24 – Register Today!

GoWest’s first CDFI Roundtable of 2025 will be held Monday, Feb. 24. This is an opportunity to connect with professionals from other CDFIs within the GoWest region.

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Gen Z and Millennial Preferences and Behaviors Drive Popularity of Payments

Velera’s 2024 Eye on Payments study gauges the current state of payment preferences for 1,850 credit union members and other financial institution customers. Results of this year’s study found that most consumers now favor credit cards over debit as their preferred payment method.

Fibre Federal Credit Union Raises More Than $62,000 for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in 2024

Fibre Federal’s Doernbecher Days in 2024 yielded $25,100 in donations and 650 plush llamas were purchased and donated back to young patients.

BECU to Open New Washington Locations in Kirkland and Stanwood

BECU recently announced that it will open new locations in Kirkland and Stanwood, Wash., expanding financial services for members in the Puget Sound.

First Tech Equips Tech Professionals to Master Finances and Realize Financial Independence

First Tech Federal Credit Union recently announced the launch of its new “Envision Future Finance™” program starting in the heart of Seattle’s tech community, with expansion into other U.S. tech-centric areas.

The Data Credit Unions Need to Celebrate Their Impact

New Economic and Community Impact Reports are ready for credit union in the GoWest region to use to advocate for priority legislation in statehouses and in Washington, D.C.

Compliance

Stay Compliant with Confidence: GoWest’s Essential Compliance Resources

GoWest provides valuable guidance and consultation on complex state and federal laws and regulations. GoWest’s full-time staff of compliance experts and a robust suite of online resources are available to provide timely assistance to member credit unions on any compliance-related issue. 

Gesa Credit Union Celebrates Grand Opening of Spokane’s Ridgeline High School Branch

Gesa Credit Union recently expanded its High School Credit Union (HSCU) Program with the opening of its 16th student-run branch at Ridgeline High School in Spokane, Wash.

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2025 U.S. Economic Outlook and Its Potential Impact on Credit Unions

Let’s explore the implications of inflation, interest rates, consumer behavior, and the labor market on the US economy and credit unions.