Author: Katy Wagnon
Mid Oregon Credit Union Named Top Workplace for 2022
Of the 134 companies named over three size categories, Mid Oregon was ranked in the top 25 in the category of Midsize Employers with 100-500 employees.
Three Oregon Credit Unions Win CUNA Excellence in Technology Award for Digital Identity Authentication Implementation
Collaboration between id-go’s creators, Cozera, and the three credit unions served to provide a seamless implementation of the technology across all current branch locations and call centers.
10 GoWest Credit Unions Win 2022 Regional CUNA Awards
The CUNA Awards categories of member service, community impact, and financial education represent the spirit of what credit unions are all about.
Idaho Credit Union Leader Seeks FHLB Des Moines Board Position
Credit unions in the GoWest region all win when peers serve on important industry boards or advisory councils.
Represent Your Community for a Good Cause — Donate to the 2022 CU4Kids Silent Auction Online Today!
Choose a gift and fill out a quick form to support Credit Unions for Kids and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Understanding Rising Fraud and What it Means for Credit Unions
Fraud losses to the FTC increased by 70% from 2020 to 2021. Learn the methods being used to commit fraud and how to defend against it.
Networking Events Throughout the Region You Don’t Want to Miss
Join your credit union peers at several upcoming networking events to have some fun, hear from experts, and build new connections.
Peninsula CU’s Jim Morrell and Alaska FCU Earn Wespay Payments Leadership Awards
Congratulations to two GoWest members for being recognized for their contributions towards the advancement of the financial industry.
The BECU Foundation Announces 2022 Green Equity Initiative Grant Recipients
The co-op commits funding for nonprofits dedicated to environmental and climate justice, circular innovation, and renewable energy.
Compliance Newsletter – Sept. 20, 2022
Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Appoints Wendy Beth Oliver as Chief Legal Officer
Oliver will oversee the credit union’s governance and legal functions.
GoWest Regulatory Advocacy Celebrates Win for Credit Unions
NCUA guidance eliminates prescriptive DOR requirement from exam manual.
ICU Day is Oct. 20. What Does Your CU Have Planned?
Tell us how you will celebrate this year for a chance to be featured in an upcoming edition of On The Go!
How Pima FCU’s Leah Friedenberg is Making a Difference by Serving on this Nonprofit’s Board
The credit union’s SVP of Organizational Development recently joined Gabriel’s Angels, an organization offering pet therapy to at-risk kids in Arizona.
The Perils of Investor Overconfidence
CUNA Mutual Group’s chief marketing strategist discusses how trusting economic forecasts with high confidence can misguide investing decisions.
Compliance Newsletter – Sept. 13, 2022
Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.
Horizon Credit Union Staff Tackles Food and Housing Insecurity
Today, all Horizon Credit Union branches are closed as staff spend the afternoon volunteering at 30 organizations across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
WECU Donates $110,000 to Three Local Nonprofits
The credit union’s Education First Grant Program aims to move education forward in its many forms throughout its community.
TruWest Credit Union Donates $40,000 Grant Towards Helping First-Generation College Students
The grant covers tuition and fees for approximately 50 students at Mesa Community College and funds student leadership opportunities through stipends for First Year Experience program ambassadors for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, & More!
Lean into the future of banking as you’re guided through the evolving and varied cyber landscape at MAXX 2022!
American Banker Announces Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2022
Five GoWest Credit Union Association member credit unions made the list, including the first-place honor.