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Does Your Cybersecurity Measure Up? Don’t Wait to Find Out

Credit unions have expanded into remote work and new technologies to keep pace with innovation, but that presents new cyber vulnerabilities.

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Horizon Credit Union Gets in the Giving Groove

The credit union’s closed its doors for an afternoon for its Go.Give.Grow. event where 425 employees volunteered 1700 hours at 30 local organizations.

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Harborstone Credit Union Elects New CEO Geoff Bullock

Bullock currently serves as executive VP and Chief Member Experience Officer of Royal Credit Union, based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and is expected to transition to his new role before the end of October 2022.

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Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The Portland-based credit union filled the month with events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The credit union strives to provide affordable, sustainable, and responsible financial products and services to empower Hispanic and immigrant communities.

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OnPoint Community Credit Union Employees Direct More Than $100,000 to Oregon and Southwest Washington Nonprofits

As part of its sixth annual employee giving campaign Portland-based credit union recently announced a total of $100,218 directed to Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest, Girls Build, and Cascade AIDS Project.

Compliance Newsletter – Sept. 27, 2022

Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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OnPoint Community Credit Union Appoints Wendy Beth Oliver as Chief Legal Officer

Oliver will oversee the credit union’s governance and legal functions.

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GoWest Regulatory Advocacy Celebrates Win for Credit Unions

NCUA guidance eliminates prescriptive DOR requirement from exam manual.

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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!

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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.