Arizona

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.

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 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.

Brian Lee Steps into CEO Role at Arizona Central Credit Union
Arizona Central Credit Union recently welcomed Brian Lee as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing the retiring Greg Harden.

Landings Credit Union Appoints Cecilia Ashe as Interim CEO Appointment
Landings Credit Union announced Cecilia Ashe has been appointed to Interim CEO.

Credit Union West Employees Donate Over $7,000 to HALO Animal Rescue
Credit Union West employees, in partnership with the CU West CARES Charitable Foundation, donated $7,928.32 to HALO Animal Rescue as part of the credit union’s EmployeesCARE Program.

First Credit Union Awards Educator Grant and Four Scholarships to Arizona Students
First Credit Union announced the latest recipients of its College Scholarship Program and Youth Financial Education Grant, awarding four scholarships to graduating high school seniors and one grant to a Phoenix-area educator.

Teaching Teens Real-World Financial Skills: First Credit Union’s Mad City Money Returns
First Credit Union hosted Mad City Money, an interactive budgeting experience for teens, at Chandler-Gilbert Community College – Pecos Campus for 47 teens.

Heart & Hustle: Credit Unions Step Up Big at the 2025 Phoenix Heart Walk
Credit unions show up in full force to support heart health, raising funds and awareness at one of Arizona’s largest community events.

Celebrating Every Credit Union’s Impact
Oxford Economics performed an analysis for all 311 credit unions with branches in the GoWest footprint in 2023. These reports, distributed to each credit union’s leadership team recently, measure the credit union’s contribution to the GDP, employment, wages, and member benefits.

Vantage West Credit Union Celebrates 70 Years with Open House and Davis-Monthan Air Show Sponsorship
Vantage West Credit Union celebrated 70 years of financial service, community impact, and member dedication with open house events at […]

Pima Federal Credit Union Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire Republic Bank of Arizona.
Pima Federal Credit Union announced on March 17 that it has received regulatory approval to acquire Republic Bank of Arizona.

Short, Sweet, and Impactful: How Social Media Videos Can Drive Credit Union Success
A carefully crafted video can grab your audience’s attention, inform them about your credit union’s offerings, and motivate them to act.

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.

Region’s Leaders Proudly Carry State Flags at National GAC
The state league flag ceremony at the National Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. was held on Monday highlighting the collaborative advocacy efforts of associations, leagues, and credit unions across the country.

Tucson Federal Credit Union Supports the PACC Pet Parade Celebrating Community, Compassion, and Pet Protection
Tucson Federal Credit Union is proud to participate as a sponsor in the 4th annual Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade on March 2.

Tucson Federal Credit Union Unveils Newly Remodeled Branch
Tucson Federal Credit Union announced the completion of its newly remodeled Midtown Branch in Tucson, marking the first of six existing branches to undergo a complete transformation.

Credit Union West Fosters Workforce Development and Entrepreneurialism Through WestVentures
To support the need for workforce development in the Phoenix area, Credit Union West has collaborated with the Pendergast Elementary School District and the Glendale Chamber of Commerce to launch WestVentures, an entrepreneurial center focused on skill-building and career growth.

TFCU Financial Advisor Lisa Atkinson Plays an Impactful Role as a Volunteer Mentor and Educator
Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) is proud to celebrate Financial Advisor Lisa Atkinson, who has been with TFCU for 29 years and a financial coach for over 21 years, and her contributions to the Interfaith Community Services (ICS) Bridges Financial Management Class.

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.