Arizona

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.

Arizona Advocates Show up in Style for Credit Union Day at the Capitol
Credit union advocates were “everywhere” on Tuesday, Jan. 28, during the GoWest Credit Union Association’s Arizona Credit Union Day at the Capitol.

Vantage West Promotes Kelly Mobley to VP, Digital Payments & Lending Solutions
Vantage West Credit Union, one of Arizona’s largest credit unions, announced the promotion of Kelly Mobley to VP, Digital Payments & Lending Solutions.

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.

Vantage West Credit Union Recognized by Newsweek as One of America’s Best Regional Credit Unions 2025
Tucson, Ariz.-based Vantage West Credit Union has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Credit Unions in 2025 for the second year in a row.

Credit Union West Hits It Out Of the Park with Spring Training Passes for Members and West Valley Residents
Credit Union West has announced that it is teaming up with Camelback Ranch-Glendale (CR-G) for the second year to offer specially priced tickets to West Valley residents and Credit Union West members during 2025 Spring Training.

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.

Credit Union West Employees Donate Over $9,000 to Help Families Facing Homelessness
Credit Union West employees partnered with the CU West CARES Charitable Foundation to donate $9,105.04 to Agape House of Prescott, Ariz.

Driving Collective Impact: Three Credit Union Leaders Join the GoWest Foundation Board
The GoWest Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of three new credit union leaders to the Foundation Board.

Credit Union West Hosts Grand Opening for New Biltmore Branch in Phoenix
Credit Union West celebrated its new Biltmore branch in Phoenix with a grand opening event that brought together members of the community including the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, service members from Luke Air Force Base, and local non-profit organizations that partner with the credit union.

GoWest Credit Unions Awarded $2.7 Million in CDFI Technical Assistance Awards
The 2024 CDFI Program Technical Assistance Awards were announced on Nov. 21, and nine credit unions in the GoWest region received the maximum award of $300,000 each, totaling $2.7 million in awards heading to the six-state region.

Tucson Welcome Home Program Kick-Off: Making Homes Affordable for First-time Buyers
Tucson-area credit unions and the GoWest Foundation celebrated the kick-off of the Tucson Welcome Home program, a new program that offers zero down payment assistance – 100% financing for first-time buyers – and supports individuals and families looking to transition from renting to owning their own homes.