Author: Britt Bonanzino

Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital Celebrates CU4Kids at CMN Rally in Spokane
Spokane and North Idaho area credit unions recently attended the Children’s Miracle Network Partner Rally to celebrate community fundraising for Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital throughout 2023. CMN Partners raised an astounding $2,00,705.62 last year – including $251,082.03 from Credit Unions for Kids!

Mastering Trust and Collaboration: Empower Your Workday with Game-Changing Phrases for Conflict Resolution and Effective Communication
While influence can’t be scripted with your teams, having go-to Powerful Phrases at your disposal is invaluable.

“Save Away for a Rainy Day” this April for #CUYouthMonth
Celebrate and educate future generations about the Credit Union Difference! GoWest has messaging and graphics ready to help your credit union connect with younger members to promote financial wellness and lay the foundation for savings success.

Vantage West Credit Union Launches HUSTL, A Freelancer-Focused Digital Credit Union
Vantage West Credit Union has launched HUSTL, a new digital financial brand built for freelancers.

GoWest Board of Directors 2024 Election
The GoWest Credit Union Association has launched the 2024 Election Cycle for GoWest Board of Directors.

Sound Credit Union and Washington Business Bank Announce Acquisition Agreement
Sound Credit Union, a leading not-for-profit financial institution serving Washington State, and Washington Business Bank (OTCPK: WBZB), a premier commercial bank headquartered in Olympia, Washington, announced on March 11, 2024, they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Sound Credit Union will acquire Washington Business Bank.

OnPoint Community Credit Union’s Amy Reeves Honored as a 2024 Woman of Influence
Amy Reeves, vice president and Southwest Washington area manager at OnPoint Community Credit Union, has been named as one of the Portland Business Journal’s prestigious 2024 Women of Influence honorees.

Desert Financial Foundation Raises $580,000 for Credit Unions for Kids and Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Desert Financial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, raised $580,000 for Credit Unions for Kids benefitting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Phoenix Children’s 1 Darn Cool School at the 26th Annual Desert Financial Foundation Golf Tournament.

Applications Open for Colorado’s Brayman-Beach Scholarship
The GoWest Credit Union Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for consideration for the 2024 Brayman-Beach Scholarship.

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.