Meritrust Premier Member Merger

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.

Advanced Leadership Program 2024 - PNW Cohort

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

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.

ICU Day 2024

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!

TAPCO MultiCare

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 CU and 1st Bank Yuma merger

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.

Rivermark Advantis Together-For-Good

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

MAXX Check List

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. 

MAXX 2024 Keynotes

A Not-To-Be-Missed Line-Up at MAXX 2024

Get ready for an unforgettable time in Denver at MAXX 2024! This year, we have a line-up of keynote speakers, sessions, and special events that are not to be missed. 

MAXX 2023 People Talking

Unlock Opportunities: Connect, Collaborate, and Elevate Your Network at MAXX

Where better to make connections with fellow credit union professionals and partners than at MAXX 2024? GoWest has made it easy to network throughout your time at MAXX.

MAXX 2024 Logo

Experience MAXX at Your Fingertips: Download the GoWest Events App

There will be a lot going on each day so to get the most out of your MAXX experience, download the free GoWest Events App before you arrive and check out all its great features! It’s a great way to be in the know about everything MAXX 2024.

First Tech and DCU Merger

First Tech Federal Credit Union and Digital Federal Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge

Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) and First Tech Federal Credit Union (First Tech) announced on Sept. 30 their intent to combine through a merger of equals for the benefit of members, employees, and communities.

OnPoint Leadership

OnPoint Community Credit Union Appoints Dayne Sorensen and Michelle Loftsgard as Regional Area Managers

OnPoint Community Credit Union announced on Sept. 25 the expansion of its leadership team with the promotion of two local branch managers to Assistant Vice President/Area Managers of two of Oregon’s fastest-growing regions.

CDFI Fund

GoWest CDFI Credit Unions Awarded $9.775 Million in U.S. Treasury Financial Assistance Awards

On Sept. 26, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) awarded 357 Community Development […]

Leadership Institute - Arizona Cohort 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Graduates of GoWest’s Leadership Institute

GoWest Credit Union Association is proud to announce the graduates of the 2024 Leadership Institute. The 37 graduates, who represent 27 credit unions from across the GoWest six-state region, have demonstrated their commitment to building the talent pipeline and advancing the priorities of credit unions.

First Credit Union Mad City Money

First Credit Union Brings Back Successful Financial Education Event for Teens

First Credit Union hosted an immersive financial education experience for junior high and high school students on Sept. 21 at Estrella Community College in Avondale, Ariz.

Origence and Catalyst

Origence and Catalyst Bring Faster Payments to Credit Union Indirect Lending

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, has partnered with Catalyst to deliver enhanced payment capabilities through the FedNow® Service.

Join the GoWest Foundation in Helping Our Credit Union Community Impacted by Hurricane Helene  

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, credit unions and credit union associations are coming together across the nation to support those affected.

Jeremy Mandery TAPCO

Jeremy Mandery Joins TAPCO Credit Union as Chief Lending Officer

TAPCO Credit Union announced on Sept. 25 that Jeremy Mandery has joined the credit union as the new Chief Lending Officer.

Clarity Finopotamus Award

Clarity Credit Union Wins Finopotamus Tekki Award for Medical Payment Loan Program

Clarity Credit Union won the Tekkie Award from Finopotamus in the category of Revenue Growth. Finopotamus provides “fintech news for […]