Author: Alyse Knudsen
Giddy Up! $1.2 Million raised at CU4Kids Diamond Roundup Benefit Auction
Credit union professionals and business solutions partners came together in Denver on Oct. 15 to raise $1.2 million for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals across the GoWest region.
MAXX 2025 Is Heading to The Rose City!
MAXX, GoWest’s signature event of the year, is coming to Portland, Ore., on Oct. 13-16, 2025!
A Dialogue in the Desert: CEO Co-Lab Offers Collaboration & Partnerships
GoWest’s CEO Co-Lab brings together the region’s most forward-thinking and innovative CEOs for deep-dive collaborative roundtables, networking, and conversations led by top industry thought leaders.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Board Member Secures $90,000 Grant for Foster Youth Housing Initiative
Tucson Federal Credit Union, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, will deliver a grant of more than $90,000 to WholisticTransformation, a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting youth aging out of the foster care system.
Copper State Credit Union Celebrates Modernization and Beautification of its Goodyear Branch at Re-Grand Opening
Copper State Credit Union, brought a day of celebrations and family-friendly festivities to the Southwest Valley at the grand re-opening of its Goodyear, Ariz., branch on Oct. 30.
iQ Credit Union Earns Spot Among Top Workplaces in Oregon for 2024
Ranking 23rd this year among mid-sized companies, this is iQ’s ninth year in a row on the list – a reflection of their ongoing commitment to creating a great place to work.
TOPCU Receives Net Zero Hero Award for Green Lending Program
Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union recently received a Net Zero Hero Community Impact Award from Tucson Electric Power (TEP) for its meaningful work that protects the environment, preserves natural resources, and advances sustainability.
P1FCU Wins Best of Show at 2024 Marketing Conference for University of Idaho Partnership
P1FCU announced its recent success at the 2024 Marketing Association of Credit Unions Conference, where it was awarded five marketing honors, including the “Best of Show” MACQUEE Award for its University of Idaho Partnership Marketing.
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.