ALICE Reports Reveal Growing Number of Financially Struggling Households

GoWest Foundation and Ent Credit Union are proud partners of regional United Ways for sponsorship of United for ALICE’s state reports, which highlight the financial struggles faced by ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households.

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Record Numbers, Strong Impact: Credit Union Advocates Shape Policy at State Capitols

With another successful season of Credit Union Day at the Capitol events in the books, GoWest is excited to report that more credit union advocates participated in our six-state region than ever before.

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Bo Nix Brings Smiles to Children in Colorado Springs as Part of Broncos’ Unique Partnership With Ent Credit Union

The “Ent-erceptions” program culminated with a special visit to Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs by Broncos quarterback and Ent partner Bo Nix.

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Finding Your People: A Guiding to Networking

Credit union professionals have a variety of associations and organizations to choose from when they are looking for networking and connection opportunities.

Introducing Marketing Tools To Share Credit Unions’ Positive Impacts

Credit union marketers are critically important in getting the word out to Main Street. GoWest has created an online toolkit to help them share the good news about credit unions’ positive impacts.

The Data Credit Unions Need to Celebrate Their Impact

New Economic and Community Impact Reports are ready for credit union in the GoWest region to use to advocate for priority legislation in statehouses and in Washington, D.C.

Join the GoWest Foundation in Helping Our Credit Union Community Impacted by the LA Fires

Credit unions and credit union associations are coming together across the nation to support those affected by the catastrophic wildfires sweeping Los Angeles County.

Three Oregon Classrooms Get Makeovers Thanks to SELCO Community Credit Union

The three winners receive as much as $15,000 apiece to transform their learning spaces from SELCO Community Credit Union’s regional Classroom Makeover program.

Credit Union Chapters Inspire, Empower, and Have Fun in 2024

In 2024, Credit Union Chapters played a pivotal role in fostering collaboration, leadership, and innovation within the six-state GoWest region.

$1.87 Billion Green Lending Grant Program Open for Credit Unions: Deadline Dec. 18

Credit unions are invited to submit a pre-qualification form for the Inclusiv Center for Resiliency and Clean Energy’s new Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) green lending grant program by Dec. 18.

Pathways to Empowerment: Register for GWLN Sister Societies’ December Virtual Summit

The GoWest Global Women’s Leadership Network Sister Societies invite you to join Pathways to Empowerment, a virtual summit, on Thursday, Dec. 5 featuring interactive breakout sessions led by inspiring female leaders in Data/IT, Fraud, Lending & Collections, HR, and Digital Experience.

I’m a Credit Union Advocate: Share Your Stories! 

We are excited to offer a new way for you and your teams to share your stories of impact with the Association.

SELCO Community Credit Union

Voting Opens for SELCO Community Credit Union’s Classroom Makeovers: Up to $45,000 in Awards Available

SELCO is inviting Oregonians to cast a vote of a different kind — for their favorite classroom makeover project among nine finalists. The online public vote will decide three winning educators for a Regional Classroom Makeover.

Credit Unions Across the Region Make a Difference in Their Communities on ICU Day

International Credit Union (ICU) Day, on Oct. 17, was a day reflect upon the credit union movement’s history, promote its […]

Last Call! Nominations Extended to Nov. 1 for GoWest Committee & Advisory Groups

GoWest invites you to be a part of its 2025 Committees, Advisory Groups, and Working Groups because your knowledge, passion, and expertise are invaluable to advancing the Credit Union Movement across the region.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How to Be Cybersecurity Smart

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month which makes this the ideal time for sharing resources and cybersecurity best practice recommendations.  

Cybersecurity Resources: Keep Your Credit Union & Members Secure

Your members’ trust and data security are of the utmost importance to your credit union, and preparation builds their confidence in your services. Here are some resources to help you keep your credit union and members safe and secure.

Ransomware Attacks Raise Concerns for Credit Unions

Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable.

Committees

Last Chance for 2025 GoWest Committee & Advisory Group Nominations: Answer the Call to the Shape the Future of the Credit Union Movement

Nominations for the 2025 GoWest Committee and Advisory Groups are open through Friday, Oct. 25. Engagement by credit union leaders is critical to the success of the movement.

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MAXX 2024 Mainstage: Together, We Can Summit Life’s Highest Peaks

The theme for MAXX’s day one mainstage was “Together We Can Summit Life’s Highest Peaks.”

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MAXX 2024 Mainstage: Rudy Soto Encourages CUs to Partner with USDA to Serve Rural Communities 

Rudy Soto remains passionate about meeting the needs of rural communities and says credit unions should leverage the USDA for partnership potential.