Colorado Advocacy
Awesome Advocacy Event Connects Colorado Young Professionals, Legislators
Legislative Libations was a high-energy event where young professionals delivered breakthrough CU Difference messaging to elected officials. Let’s do this again.
Legislative Session in Colorado is off to the Races
Colorado’s 74th General Assembly convened today for the first day of the 2024 regular session. Often compared to “the first […]
GoWest Meets with Congressional Leaders and Candidate in Colorado
The early January meetings set the stage for the national Governmental Affairs Conference and the 2024 election cycle.
Recent Announcements Bring Significant Changes to Colorado’s Federal Delegation
Announcements of retirements, candidacy for other offices, and other strategic decisions by elected officials point to many new faces in Congress following this year’s elections.
Gearing up for the Colorado Legislative session
GoWest’s Katie March gets us up to speed on the busy advocacy schedule leading up to the session.
Calling all Advocates! Hit the Ground Running in 2024
We hope to see you at your state’s Day at the Capitol and at the GAC.
GoWest Reviews Treasury’s New CDFI Certification Application
GoWest’s Sharee Adkins, Chief Impact Officer, and Ryan Fitzgerald, SVP, Advocacy, share high level details and timelines, while continuing to advocate for CDFI credit unions.
Register Now for Your Day at the Capitol
You hear it said it all the the time, “Advocacy is job No. 1.” Your engagement is critical to its […]
Colorado Special Session Comes to a Close
Last Monday, Colorado’s Special Session came to a close after four hectic days passing legislation. The Special Session was called […]
Thankful for Extended Deadlines. There’s Still Time to Crash the CUNA GAC!
Calling all young professionals with a passion for advocacy. The deadline is extended until Nov. 26.
Visiting Credit Unions and Legislators on Colorado’s Western Slope
In person visits allow your GoWest team to get your input, and share your story with legislators.
Real Time Hike the Hill Updates: GoWest Testifies at NCUA Budget Hearing; Questions Proposed Increases
Members of the GoWest Fall Hike the Hill delegation accompanied John Trull to help deliver credit unions’ position encouraging sound budgetary stewardship.
Real-time Updates from Hike the Hill: Bill to Avert Shutdown Headed for Biden’s Desk
Legislation averting shutdown heads for President’s desk, roundtable with Senate Banking member Lummis, more Hill meetings, and NCUA testimony will headline Thursday.
GoWest Advocates are on the Hill at a Historic Time
As Congress works to avert a government shutdown, a team of CU advocates is on hand for the Fall Hike the Hill. Read more about their very productive schedule.
Apply Now! Slots Still Open for Young Professionals to Crash the CUNA GAC
Crashers have until Nov. 20 to complete their applications. Get a front row seat to see Congress in action.
Special Session Called in Colorado
Governor Polis announced today that he is calling a Special Session in Colorado that will begin next week on November […]
Colorado Credit Unions Join Legislators at “Basecamp” Tours Across Business Community
Having credit union representatives along for the Colorado Competitive Council’s “Basecamp” tours shows legislators we’re present in all of their communities.
Focus on Finance Event
A collaboration between credit unions and Economic Literacy Colorado is making a difference.
Colorado Credit Union Advocates Engaging with Legislators
Through the Key Contact program, Meridian Trust advocate Nic Redavid has developed a rapport with his local legislators. You can do the same.
WATCH: GoWest’s Pam Leavitt Talks Advocacy Evolution with Today’s Credit Unions from MAXX
During MAXX, Pam Leavitt, GoWest’s SVP of Regional Grassroots and Political Programs & Legislative Affairs for Oregon, sat down with […]