YP Summit Attendees 2024

YP Summit Delivers on High Energy Learning & Fun

A group of 56 young credit union professionals from GoWest’s six-state region gathered in Boise, Idaho, on June 5 and 6, to connect, network, and elevate their skills and knowledge at GoWest’s annual YP Summit, the signature YP event that fosters personal and professional growth within the Credit Union Movement. 

Connecting with GoWest – What You Need, When You Need It

GoWest offers a wide array of information channels and resources for members. Here is where you can find the information you need from GoWest.

InRoads Credit Union Check Presentation

InRoads Credit Union Awards More Than $100,000 to Local Columbia County High Schools

InRoads Credit Union based in St. Helens, Ore., is proud to announce the continued success of its Team Up for Schools program, which awarded $103,550 to Columbia County high schools this 2023-2024 school year.

iQ Credit Union Furthers High School Financial Education with Campus Branches and Scholarships

At iQ, a focus is placed on ensuring high school students have what they need to become financially responsible adults. They do this in many ways including offering Bite of Reality financial education fairs, having high school branches, and offering scholarships to students who are furthering their education at colleges, universities, or trade schools. 

Square One Villages Rosa Village SELCO Grant

SELCO Community Credit Union Awards $200,000 Grant for Development of Affordable Homes

SquareOne Villages recently received a $200,000 grant from Springfield, Ore.-based SELCO Community Credit Union to aid in building the nonprofit’s Rosa Village Co-op affordable housing project.

Origence 30 Year Anniversary

Origence Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Fundraiser Supporting Children’s Miracle Network

Origence’s “30 Years of Impact” fundraiser will match donations made under the campaign at Lending Tech Live ‘24.

Fibre Federal Credit Union Daily News Building

Fibre Federal Credit Union Restoring Historic Daily News Building to Create Digital Member Experience Center

Fibre Federal Credit Union has purchased the iconic Longview Daily News building in Longview, Wash., with plans to restore the building and establish a state-of-the-art Member Experience Center.

YP Leads CU4Kids Auction 23

Advance Your CU Journey Through YP Leads at MAXX 2024

If you are a young professional who is passionate about the Credit Union Movement and looking to elevate your career through networking, mentoring, and education opportunities, YP Leads is for you. The deadline to apply is June 14.

MAXX 2024 Gaylord Rockies Resort

A Stunning Location Awaits for MAXX 2024

GoWest is bringing MAXX to Denver for the first time and hosting the signature event at the luxurious Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center.

MAXX 2024 Chaunte Lowe

Get Pumped for MAXX Keynote Speaker: 4-Time Olympian Chaunte Lowe

Get ready for compelling and thought-provoking MAXX 2024 Main Stage speakers, including four-time Olympian, three-time world championship medalist, and 12-time U.S. national champion, Chaunte Lowe!

Maxx 2023 Auction Paddles Up

Russle Up a Cowboy Hat for This Year’s CU4Kids Diamond RoundUp

On October 15, we’re busting out our rhinestone-studded cowboy hats for the most anticipated event this side of the Rockies – the CU4Kids Diamond Roundup Benefit Auction at MAXX 2024!

Sharee Adkins Foundation Breakfast

The Foundation Breakfast at MAXX 2024: Rise & Shine for a Morning Celebration

On Oct. 16, the GoWest Foundation will be hosting the annual Foundation Breakfast at MAXX 2024. During this signature MAXX event, we will honor the incredible work that credit unions and the foundation have accomplished together over the past year.

Cheleana Stafflund OCCU

OCCU Adds New Vice President of Retail Operations

Oregon-based OCCU is excited to announce that Cheleana Stafflund has been promoted to Vice President of Retail Operations.

Dolphin Debit Access

ATM Crime and Best Practices for Prevention

Skimming, vandalism, and physical attacks on ATMs, armored car and cash-in-transit (CIT) personnel, ATM technicians, and other ATM crimes are all on the rise throughout the U.S.

Pima Federal Credit Union

Pima Federal and RBAZ Bancorp, Inc. Announce Acquisition Agreement for Republic Bank of Arizona

Tucson, Ariz.-based Pima Federal Credit Union and RBAZ Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of Republic Bank of Arizona, announced on May 16 that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Pima will purchase substantially all of the assets and assume substantially all of the liabilities of Republic Bank in an all-cash transaction. 

Holly McHugh First Tech Credit Union

First Tech Federal Credit Union Promotes Holly McHugh to General Counsel

First Tech Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Holly McHugh to General Counsel, where she will lead the credit union’s Enterprise Governance & Legal Affairs (EGLA), Vendor Management, and Compliance teams.

Spokane Chapter Second Harvest event

Volunteerism Meets Advocacy at Spokane Chapter Event

The Spokane Chapter of Credit Unions hosted “Service & Advocacy Night,” an innovative event that blended advocacy, collaboration, and giving back to the community.

Frontier Credit Union

Frontier Credit Union Makes an Impact on Idaho Small Businesses

Frontier Credit Union began a lending program specifically for start-up businesses after seeing that the economic challenges from the pandemic were still weighing heavily on their local small business community. Since then, with the help of a grant from the GoWest Foundation, Frontier has helped 12 local start-ups with their quest for funding.  

SELCO Scholarship Winners 2024

SELCO Community Credit Union Awards $77,500 in College Scholarships

SELCO Community Credit Union’s annual scholarship program received a record number of applications in 2024 after opening the program to continuing, vocational, and nontraditional students for the first time.

Kendra Galloway Climb Credit Union

GoWest Solutions Announces Executives@Skamania Scholarship Winner Kendra Galloway

GoWest Solutions is pleased to announce the scholarship winner to the 2024 Executives@Skamania: Kendra Galloway, VP, Process & Partner Innovation, Climb Credit Union.

Colorado YCUP Loveland

Colorado YCUP Supports Food Banks During Annual Giveback Day

The Colorado Young Credit Union Professionals (CYCUP) spearheaded a regional food drive on May 15, making a significant impact across the state.