CUDE June 2025 Graduates

New CUDEs Find Pride and Purpose in Their Credit Union Journey

In June, 54 credit union leaders from across the U.S., including five from the GoWest region, were designated as Credit Union Development Educators after completing the National Credit Union Foundation’s signature Development Education program.

Pima Federal Credit Union

Pima Federal Credit Union Awards $10,000 in Scholarships

Pima Federal Credit Union announced that $10,000 in scholarships have been awarded to five outstanding high school graduates through the credit union’s 2025 Education Award Program.

Tucson Federal Credit Union Partners with Local Nonprofits to Deliver Real-World Career & Financial Skills

For the second consecutive year, Junior Achievement of Arizona, Pima County Joint Technical Education District, and Tucson Federal Credit Union have teamed up to deliver hands-on career and financial literacy education to local teens through JTED’s Summer Internship Program.

Pima FCU Golf Tournament 2025

Pima Federal Credit Union Raises $81,000 for the Local Nonprofits

Pima Federal Credit Union recently shared that its 12th Annual Pima Federal Golf Classic raised $81,000 to benefit local nonprofit organizations.

Sharpen Your Advocacy Skills — Join GoWest’s Free Virtual Advocacy Training, Aug. 13–14

Join GoWest Credit Union Association for a free, two-part virtual Advocacy 101 Training workshop on Aug. 13–14.

Amy Schmidt Vantage West

Vantage West Welcomes Aimee Schmidt at as VP, HR and Organizational Development

Vantage West Credit Union shared the appointment of Aimee Schmidt as the credit union’s new VP, HR and Organizational Development.

Tucson Federal Credit Union Supports Local Youth with Back-to-School Haircuts and Supplies

Tucson Federal Credit Union is helping kids start the school year fresh and in style.

Hughes Federal Credit Union

Hughes Federal Credit Union Celebrates 20 Years of the Roberta Reeves Memorial Scholarship

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Roberta Reeves Memorial Scholarship, Ariz.-based Hughes Federal Credit Union announced this year’s 10 recipients, each awarded a $2,000 scholarship.

Credit Union West ribbon cutting

Credit Union West Celebrates New Branch with Grand Opening Event and Charity Donation

Credit Union West celebrated their new branch in Peoria, Ariz., with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event that brought together members of the community.

Partnering for Rural Progress: GoWest Foundation Rural Access Grants Brings Ideas to Life

The GoWest Foundation’s Rural Access to Financial Services Grants are designed to empower credit unions to better understand the needs, opportunities, and challenges within rural populations.

Vantage West Named Best-in-State Credit Union for Third Consecutive Year

Vantage West Credit Union has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions, earning the honor for the third consecutive year.

GWLN Southern AZ Sister Society event June 2025

GWLN Southern Arizona Sister Society Event Champions Personal Growth and Local Youth Engagement

The GWLN Southern Arizona Sister Society gathered for an inspiring and energizing luncheon centered on building healthy habits — personally, professionally, and within the community.

Arizona Financial Azpire

Azpire Builds a Bridge for Arizona’s Underbanked

Arizona Financial Credit Union has launched “Azpire,” a separate brand designed to help those who “operate outside of traditional banking systems.”

Credit Union West Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Arizona High School Seniors

Credit Union West recently chose five Arizona high school seniors to receive $10,000 in scholarships from the credit union’s 2025 Scholarship Program.

John Faries Credit Union West

Credit Union West Selects John Faries as New VP of Finance

Credit Union West has chosen John Faries to serve as its new Vice President of Finance.

Vantage West Leaders

Vantage West Bolsters Leadership Team with New Appointments

Vantage West Credit Union recently expanded its executive leadership team through the promotion of two long-standing, high-performing team members.

TruWest CU

TruWest Credit Union Named Financial Institution of the Year by Priority Financial Group

Ariz.-based TruWest Credit Union was named Financial Institution of the Year by Priority Financial Group.

David Denos Vantage West CU

Vantage West Credit Union Welcomes David Denos as VP, Commercial Sales

Vantage West Credit Union recently announced the appointment of David Denos as VP, Commercial Sales Manager.

BLOOM Awards Tucson CUs

Tucson Credit Unions Win BLOOM Award for Developing a Collaborative Housing Solution

The Community Foundation of Southern Arizona honored Tucson Credit Unions with its 2025 Bold Aspirations BLOOM Award for the Tucson Welcome Home Program, which addresses one of the region’s most critical issues – affordable housing.

Hughes Federal Credit Union Launches New Debit Card Supporting Local Wildlife

Hughes Federal Credit Union recently launched its newest debit card, the “Quail Trail,” featuring exclusive artwork by renowned Tucson, Ariz., artist Diana Madaras.

Tucson FCU Book Club

Tucson Federal Credit Union’s Employee Book Club Builds Financial Wellness Through Positivity and Joy

Tucson Federal Credit Union’s employee book clubs bring team members together to explore books that address financial anxiety, the power of positive thinking, and the pursuit of joy in everyday life.