Author: Alyse Knudsen
OCCU Adds Associate Board Members & Board Director
OCCU, which serves members in Oregon and Washington, has appointed two associate members to its board of directors, Jefferson Curl and Dena Putnam-Gilchrist, and elected Justin Freeman as a new director.
TruStage Releases Credit Union Trends Report
TruStage recently released its June Credit Union Trends Report which shares trends of lending volume and credit quality. Check out highlights of this month’s report.
Jim Morrell Appointed to World Council of Credit Unions Board of Directors
President and CEO Jim Morrell of Washington-based Peninsula Credit Union has been appointed to the Word Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) board of directors. WOCCU is a global trade association and development agency for non-profit financial institutions.
Drinking Coffee To Support Spokane Children’s Hospital
Coffee drinkers in the Spokane, Wash., area raised $10,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) on July 18. Thanks to Numerica Credit Union’s Miracle Coffee Day, $1 from every drink sold at Spokane-area Dutch Bros was donated to CMN, up to $10,000.
Wildfire Season Is Here: GoWest Foundation Disaster Relief Fund Can Help In Times of Crisis
The GoWest Foundation Disaster Relief Fund was created to provide support for credit unions, employees, and volunteers impacted by natural disasters across Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.
Pima Federal Credit Union Announces $10,000 in Education Awards
Tucson, Ariz.-based Pima Federal Credit Union announced in June that $10,000 had been awarded to five high school graduates who will be pursuing higher education this fall through the credit union’s Education Award Program.
Columbia Credit Union Hires Heather Friend as Chief Operating Officer
Columbia Credit Union, which serves members in Washington and Oregon, has hired Heather Friend as Chief Operating Officer. In this role she will oversee the efficiency of day-to-day operations as well as develop and implement strategies to ensure the success of the credit union’s branches, contact center, support services, and facilities.
National Credit Union Foundation Is Accepting Applications for Foster Youth Education Grants Through August 20
The National Credit Union Foundation is now accepting applications from credit unions for the Foster Youth Education grants, a program that supports credit unions in fostering financial security and independence for children in foster care.
Copper State CU Young Professionals Supporting Phoenix Rescue Mission!
Arizona-based Copper State Credit Union’s Young Professional Committee held their first donation drive in June to help support Phoenix Rescue Mission, a leading provider of life-transforming solutions to persons facing hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma throughout the valley.
2024 U.S. Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Credit Unions
Recent economic and market data tells us 2024 will bring slow but steady economic growth and possible interest rate reductions. The Fed will continue to battle inflation with a balanced approach to interest rates in hopes of staving off a recession and bringing inflation rates to an acceptable standard.
Premier Members Credit Union Launches Partnership with Wompost to Expand Compost Access for Colorado Front Range
Premier Members Credit Union (PMCU) has become the first credit union in Colorado to join regional business Wompost’s Community Compost Drop-Off Program, expanding compost access in many cities of the Front Range Metro.
Maps Credit Union Awards $58,000 in Scholarships
Oregon-based Maps Credit Union announces its annual scholarships totaling $58,000 awarded to 25 Marion and Polk County high school students to support their post-secondary education. The scholarships, awarded this month, are to local students from across the Mid-Willamette Valley region including Salem-Keizer, Silverton, Woodburn, Mt. Angel, Turner, and Monmouth.
Credit Union West Announces New Phoenix Metro Locations
Credit Union West is proud to share its plans for growth in Arizona, expanding its branch network from 12 to 14 locations by the end of 2025. The new branches will be located in Phoenix, Peoria, and Buckeye.
Begin Your Advocacy Journey – Advocacy 101 Training Begins in August
Join GoWest Credit Union Association on Aug. 13-14 for a complimentary, two-part virtual Advocacy Training workshop, where participants will learn how the impact stories created at your credit union and Advocacy go hand in hand. This program will help credit union professionals at all levels hone their advocacy skills and deepen their understanding of the Credit Union Movement.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.