Author: Alyse Knudsen
BECU Promotes Bryan MacDonald to Chief Impact Officer to Head Up New Impact Division
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, announced on Oct. 22 that it has promoted Bryan MacDonald to Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer
Premier Members Credit Union Opens New Branch in Longmont with Technology Upgrades
The 1,669-square-foot redesigned space in Longmont is the second within PMCU’s network to feature fully electronic kiosks.
Fibre Federal Credit Union & TLC’s Communities First Program Supports Local Colleges and Hospitals
Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC announced the continuation of its Communities First Program, a multi-year sponsorship for community colleges and hospitals within the 11 Washington and Oregon counties it serves.
TAPCO Credit Union Wins Best Credit Union in Pierce County, Wash.
TAPCO Credit Union announced its recognition as the Best Credit Union (2024 Gold Winner) in Pierce County, Wash., by The News Tribune’s Best of Pierce County Awards.
Credit Unions Across the Region Make a Difference in Their Communities on ICU Day
International Credit Union (ICU) Day, on Oct. 17, was a day reflect upon the credit union movement’s history, promote its […]
The Halloween Effect: How Interest Rate Cuts Impact Credit Union Assets and Liabilities
The recent slashes to interest rates have brought significant changes for credit unions, especially with regard to their assets and liabilities. Take a closer look at how these changes could potentially haunt or help your institution.
Dedication at Its Best: Vantage West Credit Union Gives 3,840 Hours to Community Service in One Day
The credit union’s All-Team Volunteer Day brought more than 480 team members together to dedicate over 3,840 total hours of service to a wide range of causes, ensuring that no corner of the community was left untouched.
Last Call! Nominations Extended to Nov. 1 for GoWest Committee & Advisory Groups
GoWest invites you to be a part of its 2025 Committees, Advisory Groups, and Working Groups because your knowledge, passion, and expertise are invaluable to advancing the Credit Union Movement across the region.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How to Be Cybersecurity Smart
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month which makes this the ideal time for sharing resources and cybersecurity best practice recommendations.
Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded the John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award
The Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) awarded Unitus Community Credit Union its John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award during a celebratory luncheon at Unitus Business Center in Tigard, Ore., on Oct. 11.
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.