GoWest’s Board of Directors for 2025-26 Announced

The GoWest Credit Union Association Board of Directors met for its annual reorganization meeting. During the meeting, the Board held elections and appointed new leadership for the 2025-2026 term

Meritrust CU Branch

Creating Connections: Meritrust Credit Union’s Latest Investment in Arvada, Colo.

Meritrust Credit Union (formally Premier Members Credit Union) recently opened its newest branch in the heart of Arvada, Colo.

Help Drive Advocacy, Innovation, and Growth in 2026: Join a GoWest Committee

Interested in serving or know someone on your team who would make an excellent candidate? Nominations for 2026 Committees are open now through Oct. 24.

Bart Cedillo Maps Credit Union

Local Media Turns to Credit Unions to Help Communities Navigate Money Matters

Credit unions across the GoWest region are increasingly recognized as trusted media voices, providing timely financial insights when communities need them most.

Horizons North CU Best of the Best

Horizons North Credit Union Wins 2025 Best of the Best Honors

Horizons North Credit Union announced on Aug. 25 that it has once again been recognized as a Best of the Best Bank/Credit Union by Colorado Community Media in both Westminster and Northglenn-Thornton for 2025.

Climb Credit Union Named to Top Three Best Credit Unions of Colorado’s Western Slope

Climb Credit Union was recognized in August by The Daily Sentinel’s “Best of the West” awards in Grand Junction, Colo.

WCMS 2025

42 GoWest Credit Union Professionals Among the Newest WCMS Grads

On July 24, the newest graduates of the Western Credit Union Management School (WCMS) were honored at the 63rd graduation ceremony held in Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif.

Fitzsimons Credit Union

Fitzsimons Credit Union Values Lifelong Learning by Awarding Scholarships to Local Students

Fitzsimons Credit Union believes that education has the power to transform communities and recently shared the 2025 recipients of the Sandra B. Neves Scholarship.

Credit Unions Continue to Step into the Media Spotlight Across the GoWest Region

Credit unions in the GoWest region are becoming go-to voices in the media for timely financial insight.

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.

Premier Member Credit Union and Meritrust Credit Union Announce Merger Approval

Kansas-based Meritrust Credit Union’s membership voted in favor of the proposed merger with Colo.-based Premier Member Credit Union following a membership vote which concluded on July 28, 2025. 

First Tech NW Classic 2025

Record-Breaking $2.134 Million Raised at 25th Annual Northwest Classic Golf Tournament

On July 21, credit unions, industry partners, and supporters teed off for the 25th annual Credit Unions for Kids Northwest Classic.

Minnequa Works On-the-hook-2025

Minnequa Works Credit Union Hits a High Note for the Community and Is Recognized as Top Fundraiser at United Way Event

Minnequa Works Credit Union proudly took center stage — both literally and figuratively — at this year’s “On The Hook Karaoke Fundraiser,” hosted by the United Way of Pueblo County.

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.

Ent CU

Ent Credit Union’s Free Financial Coaching Program Empowers Coloradans

Ent Credit Union is proud to offer its members and the wider Colorado community free, one-on-one financial coaching to help them build stronger financial futures.

Tammy Teitscheid Elevations CU

Elevations Credit Union Appoints New Chief Experience Officer and SVP of People

Elevations Credit Union announced Tammy Teitscheid has been appointed to Chief Experience Officer and Kathleen Hoxworth has been promoted to Senior Vice President, People.

NuVista FCU

NuVista Federal Credit Union Creates the DREAM Share Certificate To Help Kids Reach Their Dreams

NuVista Federal Credit Union recently announced a new savings product, the DREAM Share Certificate for kids ages 17 and under. 

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.

Paying It Forward, One Student at a Time: Westerra Credit Union Awards $42,500 In Scholarships to Local High School Graduates

Westerra Credit Union partnered with the Mapleton Education Foundation and Jefferson County Administrators’ Association to grant $42,500 in scholarships.

Chad Graves Ent

Ent CEO Chad Graves Named One of Colorado’s Most Influential Leaders by Denver Business Journal

Chad Graves, President and CEO of Ent Credit Union, has been named to the Denver Business Journal’s Power Book class of 2025

Colorado CU

Colorado Credit Union Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to Bring Financial Literacy to Families

Colorado Credit Union partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver in June to host a free, hands-on Family Financial Education Night at the Shopneck Club in Brighton, Colo.