Unitus Community Credit Union to Host 4th Annual Juntos Avanzamos Celebration

Unitus Community Credit Union is excited to announce its fourth annual Juntos Avanzamos celebration, set to take place at the Unitus Business Center in Tigard, Ore., on Aug. 20. Initially a celebration of Unitus earning the Juntos Avanzamos (Together We Advance) designation from Inclusiv, the event has now grown to include Hispanic community partners and advocates, all working together to advance financial inclusion.

BSA Training

BSA Officer Training: A Not-to-Be Missed In-Person OR Virtual Event

GoWest’s Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Rules Update, on Sept. 12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. MT (8 a.m.-3 p.m. PT), is designed to provide BSA officers, credit union compliance officers, and CEOs/managers with important information, updates, and best practices related to the Bank Secrecy Act and other anti-money laundering rules and regulations.  

CEO Co-Lab 2025

Dive Deep in the Desert at the 2025 CEO Co-Lab

GoWest’s CEO Co-Lab has quickly become a “can’t miss” event among the region’s most forward-thinking and innovative CEOs. GoWest’s inaugural CEO-exclusive gathering in 2024 featured industry leaders, deep-dive collaboration roundtables, and plenty of networking – and the 2025 event promises to be even better! 

GoWest Award Community Impact Finalists

GoWest 2024 Awards: Employee Experience Finalists Find Meaningful Ways to Foster Engagement

With a record number of nominations submitted for the eight award categories for the GoWest Awards at MAXX 2024, the Recognition Advisory Group had their work cut out for them as they evaluated the many outstanding submissions received. Learn about the finalists in the Employee Experience category.

Providence Federal Credit Union and Consolidated Community Credit Union Expand Their Partnership

Providence Federal Credit Union (PFCU), headquartered in Milwaukie, Ore., announced plans to merge with Consolidated Community Credit Union (CCCU), headquartered […]

Elevations Credit Union

Elevations Foundation’s New Name Reflects Mission to Create Local Change

Colorado-based Elevations Foundation has rebranded as the Local Change Foundation. The new name and accompanying branding showcase the foundation’s commitment to affecting change in communities across Colorado’s Front Range. 

Helen Gibson Express CU

Express Credit Union Announces New CEO, Helen Gibson

Express Credit Union announced the selection of Helen Gibson, as the credit union’s next CEO. Gibson will succeed Paul Baudin, who will be retiring in the coming months.

Numerica Scholarships

Numerica Awards $20,000 in Scholarships Students

In June, $20,000 in scholarships were distributed to 16 students through Numerica Credit Union’s $tarting Off Right Scholarship. The annual scholarship program assists graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education in a trade, vocational, certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree program.

Industrial CU Mural

Industrial Credit Union Branch Receives an Artistic Upgrade

DRIFT Mural Co. of Ottawa, recently completed a colorful update to Industrial Credit Union’s State Street branch in Bellingham, Wash. […]

Dillon Gabriel Unitus

Unitus Community Credit Union Partners with University of Oregon Quarterback on Financial Education Videos

Unitus Community Credit Union is partnering with University of Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel to launch a series of financial education videos

MAXX Awards Finalists

Drumroll, please… Announcing the 2024 GoWest Award Finalists!

This October, GoWest will bring hundreds of credit union professionals together at the second annual GoWest Awards Dinner and Gala […]

Chris Loseth P1FCU

Celebrating Chris Loseth’s 35-Year Tenure as P1FCU’s President and CEO

Lewiston, Idaho-based P1FCU is honored to celebrate Chris Loseth’s 35th anniversary as President and CEO. Since joining P1FCU on July 31, 1989, Loseth has been a driving force behind the credit union’s growth, community engagement, and member-focused initiatives. 

Megan Wiseman Gesa CU

Gesa Credit Union Welcomes Megan Wiseman as New AVP of Retail Sales and Services

Gesa Credit Union, based in Richland, Wash., announced in July the addition of Megan Wiseman to its leadership team as Assistant Vice President of Retail Sales and Services.

Solarity Credit Union

Solarity Credit Union Donates $40,000 to Memorial Foundation and Toy Jeep to Patient

Mina Worthington, President and CEO of Yakima, Wash.-based Solarity Credit Union, delivered a $40,000 donation to the Memorial Foundation as well as a toy Jeep to four-year-old Jeremiah, a former Neonatal intensive Care Unit (NICU) patient. These donations were in support of MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital’s children’s health care programs and services. 

Credit Union West’s SVP & Chief Operating Officer Ning Duong Awarded 2024 Most Influential Women in Arizona

Ning Duong, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Arizona-based Credit Union West, has been selected as one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2024. 

Fitzsimons CU Scholarship winner

Fitzsimons Credit Union Awards $5,000 in Scholarships to Denver-Area Students

Fitzsimons Credit Union, which serves the Colorado communities of the Denver metro area, believes that education has the power to transform communities and is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Sandra B. Neves Scholarship.   

Origence Logo

Origence Announces New Associate Board Members

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced the appointment of three new associate Board of Directors […]

Credit Unions Raise Over $1.5 Million To Help Move Kids Out of Hospitals and Onto Playgrounds

First Tech Federal Credit Union led the annual Northwest Classic Credit Unions for Kids fundraising campaign, uniting First Tech employees and members, business leaders, and 26 credit unions across the nation to raise more than $1.5 million in support of children and families at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Zack Kass MAXX Speaker

Get Ahead with MAXX Keynote Speaker: AI Champion Zack Kass

The GoWest team is harnessing the future with MAXX 2024 Main Stage speakers! On Tuesday, Oct. 15, AI optimist Zack Kass will take the stage to discuss the power of AI for innovation and impact. 

MAXX Breakout Session Hands Raised

On Your Way to MAXX: The Why & The How

If you’ve attended MAXX in the past, you already know about the amazing experience you’re sure to have this October in Denver. But if this is your first year, you may have some questions about what you’re going to learn, who you’re going to meet, and what you’re going to go away with. 

MAXX 2024 Trade Show: Innovation, Connection, Transformation

More than 150 exhibitors and sponsors will be on hand at the MAXX 2024 Solutions Trade Show – a one-stop shop for credit union professionals to learn about the latest in cutting-edge services and partnerships.