Author: Katy Wagnon
Northwest Classic Raises $1.6 Million ‘Fore’ Children’s Miracle Network
The in-person return of the charity golf tournament was a collaborative effort led by First Tech Federal Credit Union and supported by more than 20 credit unions.
Small Business Flex Fund Offers WA Small Businesses Flexible Capital
O Bee Credit Union has funded over $3 million into its communities through the Small Business Flex Fund and expects to double that in the coming months.
Elevations Foundation Helps Fill the Education Gap for Black and Latino Children
Elevations supported a program that trains informal childcare providers with the knowledge to prepare minority kids before entering school.
ALPS and Tongass Federal Credit Unions Announce Intent to Merge
The proposed merger requires approval from the NCUA, the credit union’s regulatory body, followed by approval of the ALPS membership.
Mark Your Calendar: July 29 is #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day on Social Media
Join the Credit Union Movement in reaching millions of people as we take over social media for a single day by sharing testimonials with #ILoveMyCreditUnion.
Numerica Credit Union Distributed $20,000 in Scholarships to 14 Students
The scholarship money is helping one recipient go to nursing school, where she aspires to be a positive example for low-income Mexican women.
TruWest Credit Union School Supply Drive Supports Arizona Children
The credit union donated 146 supply-filled backpacks and 30 laptops to local elementary schools.
Clackamas Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Youth and Adult Students
The credit union awarded 10 scholarships this year and has awarded a total of $20,000 since the creation of its College Scholarship Program in 2021.
Sooper Credit Union Named Best Credit Union in Arvada, Colorado
Over a six-week voting period, community members voted for their favorite businesses, resulting in Sooper winning the banking category.
Compliance Newsletter – July 26, 2022
Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.
Fortify Your Credit Union Against Cybercrime with John Sileo at MAXX 2022
As a cybercrime victim turned cybersecurity expert, Sileo will deliver a credit union-tailored plan with actionable steps to protect your member data and assets.
GoWest President & CEO Troy Stang Talks with CUBroadcast and Idaho Department of Finance
Stang discusses GoWest Credit Union Association, its solution and foundation branches, its valued 300 member credit unions, and more.
How the Aggressive Increase in Yields Affects Credit Unions
Recent Federal Reserve actions will have implications for credit union lending and earnings.
Invest in Yourself and Grow Your Network at LEAD Summit, Aug. 2-3
Just two weeks away and open to all GoWest members, this dynamic event will teach you how to become a stronger leader and build your professional network.
TwinStar Credit Union and Northwest Community Credit Union Announce Their Intent to Merge
The merger is contingent upon NWCU members’ vote to accept the organization’s plan to merge under the authority of the State of Washington’s charter. Upon membership approval, the entities would become one sometime in 2023.
Sound Credit Union and UWT Name Fintech Incubator Challenge Winner
The winners developed an app that’s designed to simplify shopping for insurance and protect consumers’ personal information in order to provide a truly anonymous shopping experience.
Compliance Newsletter – July 19, 2022
Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.
FCI Federal Credit Union Merges with Foothills Credit Union
The merger took effect July 1, and the combined organization will now serve over 10,700 members.
UniWyo Credit Union and Reliant Federal Credit Union Announce Merger Opportunity
Until the completion date, yet to be announced, both organizations will continue with no change to how they serve their membership.
OCCU Foundation Donates $300,000 to PeaceHealth Child Life Specialist Program
The donation will help hire more specialists at PeaceHealth’s certified Child Life Specialists where they help infants, children, youth, and families cope with the stress and uncertainty of illness, trauma, and loss.