Author: Katy Wagnon
Step Into A New Experience – Announcing GoWest Websites!
The launch of these world-class member-focused websites will provide you with a modern and transformative tool to experience the NEW GoWest brand.
‘Member Obsession’ Drives New Marketing Campaign at Solarity Credit Union
Passion, Impact, and Courage and driving factors in its authentic, emotional, and member-experience-focused campaign that is built from a desire to deeply understand its members.
Credit Union Advocacy is “Trending” in Colorado
Credit unions united to make a lasting impression on legislators who even underscored that credit unions are essential financial partners to them and to their constituents.
Your Peers Are Overcoming Challenges – Join Them
Community, collaboration, and expertise, when joined together, make for an incredibly effective method to overcome challenges and often results in growth. That is exactly the value of joining a GoWest Council!
Compliance Newsletter – Feb. 7, 2023
Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.
YCUP PDX Announces New Board Members for 2023
YCUP PDX is excited to announce its newest additions to the YCUP PDX Board of Directors for 2023!
The BECU Foundation Announces 2022 Housing Stability Grant Recipients
Eight local nonprofit organizations were awarded grants of $100,000 each to help prevent homelessness in BECU’s service areas and support financial well-being.
Gesa Credit Union Opens Applications for Over $100,000 in Education Scholarships
Since 1987, Gesa has awarded more than $630,000 in scholarship funds.
Blue Federal Credit Union Secures Upcoming Naming Rights for Blue Arena in Fall 2023
The Colorado-based Arena will be renamed Blue Arena with a 10-year naming rights agreement beginning in Oct. 2023.
Mountain America Foundation Launches 2nd Annual Elevate Scholarship Program for Youth
The academic initiative will award $2,500 scholarships to 120 high school graduates from within the credit union’s six-state reach.
Meet Your State Lawmakers by Joining Credit Union Days at the Capitol
Your voice, stories, and experiences are important to share with lawmakers as they consider legislation. Join us.
How Two Credit Union Professionals Advanced Their Career with C-Suite Skills
The first two graduates of the Executive Ready program speak to the transformative impact this program had on their career trajectory.
Job Scams are Rampant: How Credit Unions Can Protect Members from the Financial Fallout
Learn job scammers’ red flags and tactics to protect your members from falling victim.
Four GoWest Members Graduate from NCUF’s DE Program
The new graduates share their lessons learned and experiences through the program as it richly engrained the guiding principles of credit unions and cooperative financial models.
Six Portland Credit Unions Unite to Address Homeownership Gap in Latinx and BIPOC Communities with $75K Donation
Funds support a new Oregon lending program to be launched by Hacienda CDC for first-time homebuyers earning up to 120% of AMI, with a focus on Latinx and BIPOC families.
Premier Members Credit Union Receives Silver-level Certification on 2022 Green Business Program
PMCU supports community at all levels with environmental and socially minded efforts.
Compliance Newsletter – Dec. 13, 2022
Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.
North Idaho Chapter of Credit Unions Donated $18,000 to Newby-ginnings
Seventy people representing eight different area credit unions were present for the dinner.
Harborstone Credit Union Opens New Branch in Federal Way Community
Washington-Based Harborstone Credit Union brings financial expertise to Federal Way.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Named One of Oregon’s Most Admired Financial Services Companies in 2022
Portland Business Journal ranked Oregon’s largest credit union as second in financial services.
Numerica Announced New VP of Equity and Community Development, and VP of Community Engagement and Philanthropy
Spokane Valley-based Numerica Credit Union announced Lars Gilberts has been promoted to vice president of equity and community development, and Amanda Swan has been promoted to vice president of community engagement and philanthropy.