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On Tap Credit Union Announces Retirement of Esteemed Vice President

On Tap Credit Union announced in June the retirement of Laurie Jensen, its esteemed VP of Member Experience and Retail Delivery, who is retiring after four years at On Tap Credit Union and nearly 40 years of dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to the credit union industry.

Minnequa Works Credit Union Is Fueling Future Business

Fuel Kitchens and Minnequa Works Credit Union (MWCU) are thrilled to announce a grant program for up-and-coming food businesses in Southeastern Colorado. This grant, funded by MWCU, is designed to support individuals looking to offset the costs of entrepreneurship with Fuel Kitchens in Pueblo, Colo.

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First Tech Federal Credit Union Names Kalyan Rajamani as Chief Technology Officer

First Tech Federal Credit Union announced in June the appointment of Kalyan Rajamani to Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Rajamani will utilize his background in building high-performing teams while designing and delivering innovative, relevant and secure technology solutions that enrich the lives of the credit union’s members.

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Credit Union West Named a “Top Company to Work for in Arizona” for 12 Years in a Row

Credit Union West has been recognized as a “Top Company to Work for in Arizona” by Arizona Capitol Times and BestCompaniesAZ. This marks the 12th straight year the credit union has received the prestigious award based on employee survey results.

Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union

How Many Members Can You Afford to Lose?

As new financial technologies emerge and go mainstream, higher consumer expectations will emerge as well. I often think back to the rise of online banking. At one point, that was a nice-to-have convenience. Now, it’s widely considered a non-negotiable service. So, what technology of today is a nice-to-have now, yet likely a must-have later?

Unitus Community Credit Union’s Tru Checking Receives National Certification by Banking Advocates as Safe, Affordable Account

Unitus Community Credit Union announced in June that its Tru Checking account has earned certification for meeting the Bank On National Account Standards through the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund).

Numerica Liberty Lake Branch Rendering

Numerica Credit Union Readies a New Branch in Liberty Lake, Wash.

A new, full-service Numerica Credit Union branch is coming to Liberty Lake, Wash., in early fall 2024. This will be Numerica’s first branch in Liberty Lake and 15th branch in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene region.

John Harwood MAXX Keynote Speaker

Get Ready for MAXX Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Journalist John Harwood

The GoWest team hasn’t missed a beat when it comes to MAXX 2024 Main Stage speakers! On Tuesday, Oct. 15, award-winning journalist John Harwood will grace the stage with a compelling keynote address.

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Giddyap! Getting Ready for the CU4Kids Auction at MAXX!

This annual gala is shaping up to be the best in the West! Last year, thanks to the generosity of our attendees and supporters, $1.2 million was raised for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals across the region. This year, we aim to surpass that amount and make an even greater impact.

Sharee Adkins Foundation Breakfast

A Morning Celebration at the MAXX Foundation Breakfast

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the GoWest Foundation will be hosting the annual Foundation Breakfast at MAXX 2024 starting at 7 a.m. The incredible work that credit unions and the foundation have accomplished together over the past year will be honored and celebrated at this MAXX signature event.

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MAXX Giveaway Winners Share Memorable CU Impact Moments

Dozens of GoWest credit union colleagues commented on our LinkedIn and Facebook two-year anniversary posts and told us about their favorite moment of credit union impact, and two commenters were randomly selected to receive a Full Experience Badge.

Express CU 90th Anniversary

Express Credit Union Celebrates 90 Years of Serving the Community

Express Credit Union, headquartered in Seattle, announced its 90th anniversary, marking nearly a century of unwavering service to the community. Since its founding in 1934, Express Credit Union has been dedicated to providing accessible financial services, fostering economic empowerment, and supporting the financial well-being of its members.

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Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC Share 2023 Community and Economic Impact Report

Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC, which serves 11 counties in Washington and Oregon with financial services and community support projects, recently shared their annual Community and Economic Impact Report.

Tucson Federal Credit Union Promotions

Tucson Federal Credit Union Announces CFO and VP of Culture and Development Promotions

Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) announced in June the promotion of Chris Fonseca to Chief Financial Officer and John Moyer to Vice President of Culture and Development. 

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#ILoveMyCreditUnion Day Is July 26 – Get Ready for the Worldwide CU Social Media Takeover

#ILoveMyCreditUnion Day on Friday, July 26 is the day to bring the Credit Union Movement together to inspire authentic and high energy conversations about why we love our credit unions. Use the hashtag #ILoveMyCreditUnion across social media platforms to share why you love your credit union.

InfoSight Fraud Symposium

Credit Union Fraud Symposium – Free Virtual Event in August

League InfoSight, in collaboration with its League/Association Partners, is excited to announce a two-day virtual Fraud Symposium on Aug. 14-15 to provide member credit unions with valuable insight on fraud trends that touch every aspect of your operations. 

Brayman Beach Scholarship Winners 2024

Colorado Students Awarded Brayman Beach Scholarships

Two Colorado students were recently named the 2024 recipients of the Brayman Beach Scholarship. Magdalena Burkholder of Denver and Laine Kougl of Arvada each received a $5,000 scholarship after being selected for their outstanding honors, awards, extracurricular activities, and leadership positions in high school and the community.

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How Fintech Collaboration Can Be a Strategy for Success

One third of credit unions see fintech firms as their primary market competitor. Indeed, the innovative, digital nature of fintechs has helped them keep pace with changing consumer demands and provide convenient financial services people want.

Northwest Plus Credit Union Everett Community College Donation

Northwest Plus Credit Union Donates $10,000 for Emergency Student Housing

Washington-based Northwest Plus Credit Union recently donated $10,000 to the Everett Community College Foundation for emergency housing for students.

GoWest Two Year Anniversary

Celebrating GoWest’s Two-Year Anniversary + MAXX Giveaway!

It’s been two years since credit unions and leaders from six states joined forces to become the GoWest Credit Union Association. Enter to win a registration to MAXX 2024!

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Don’t Miss GoWest’s HR Update Seminar

On Aug. 1, GoWest’s HR Update Seminar will offer current and evergreen, relevant, and useful information to our members regarding Human Resources and People Management. This is a not-to-be-missed virtual event for those in credit union human resources.