From Branch to Broadcast: Credit Unions Become Trusted Voices in the Media

By offering expert commentary on everyday money matters, credit unions are not only providing valuable guidance but also reinforcing their presence as trusted, community-focused financial resources.

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Elevations Credit Union Bolsters Financial Wellness of Ski and Snowboard Instructors

Professional Ski Instructors of America-American Association of Snowboard Instructors and Elevations Credit Union announced a new sponsorship agreement.

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Elevations Credit Union Supports Local Teachers with Initiatives and Resources

Elevations Credit Union recently launched a series of initiatives to show appreciation for local educators, supporting staff in two Colorado school districts.

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Colorado Credit Union Empowers Foster Youth Through New Financial Literacy Program

Colorado Credit Union recently launched the Fund Your Future Financial Literacy Program, a new initiative created to advance economic mobility for young adults with lived experience in the foster care system

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Minnequa Works Credit Union Celebrates Grand Opening of New Branch in Pueblo West

Minnequa Works Credit Union marked a major milestone with the grand opening of its newest branch location in Pueblo West, Colo., on May 21

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Ent Credit Union Awards $300,000 YES Grants to Colorado Nonprofits

Ent Credit Union has awarded its 2025 Youth Endowment Services (YES) Grants totaling $300,000 to 116 standout nonprofits that are making a meaningful impact on youth across Colorado.

Ten Elevations Credit Union Mortgage Loan Officers Rank in 2025 Scotsman Guide

Elevations Credit Union announced that 10 team members have been recognized as Top Mortgage Loan Officers in the 2025 Scotsman Guide.

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Elevations Credit Union Named #1 Top Workplace in Colorado

For the third consecutive year, Elevations Credit Union was named the #1 top workplace in Colorado for its size category by the Denver Post’s annual Top Workplaces award. 

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Local Change Foundation Awards Colorado Students $120,000 in Scholarships

The Local Change Foundation awarded $120,000 in scholarships to 24 soon-to-be Colorado high school graduates, the largest amount the foundation has awarded in one year.

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Colorado Credit Union Brings Real-World Financial Education to Local Students

This spring, Colorado Credit Union hosted three Bite of Reality events at partner schools, providing nearly 100 students with valuable financial skills that will last a lifetime.

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Westerra Credit Union Marks Financial Literacy Milestone With Day of Service

Demonstrating its commitment to community empowerment and financial education, Colo.-based Westerra Credit Union commemorated National Volunteer Month in April with a company-wide event dubbed “VolunTerra.”

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Elevations Credit Union Announces Board Member and Committee Changes from 72nd Annual Membership Meeting

Elevations Credit Union hosted its 72nd annual membership meeting on April 28 at Elevations’ headquarters in Boulder, Colo., and held officer and committee elections.

Elevations Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Alliance for Suicide Prevention

Elevations Credit Union, which serves communities along Colorado’s Front Range, recently announced a donation of $10,000 to the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County.

Minnequa Works Credit Union Brings a Bite of Reality to Pueblo

innequa Works partnered with Corwin International Magnet School in Pueblo, Colo., to host the Bite of Reality financial education simulation.

Ent Credit Union and Wings Credit Union Announce Merger to Deliver Even More Value to Members, Employees, and Communities

Ent Credit Union and Wings Credit Union announced on April 23 plans to merge organizations.

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Ent Credit Union promotes Leanne Duran to Chief Risk Officer

Colo.-based Ent Credit Union announced on April 3 the promotion of Leanne Duran to Chief Risk Officer

Colorado Credit Union Helps Women Build Credit and Confidence Through EmpowerHER Program

Colorado Credit Union celebrated the success of its EmpowerHER Financial Literacy Program, equipping women at Dress for Success Denver with essential financial skills.

NuVista Federal Credit Unions Gives Local High School Seniors a Bite of Reality

NuVista Federal Credit Union and Black Canyon Rotary Club hosted the 8th Annual Financial Reality Fair for more than 250 seniors of Montrose High School, Olathe High School, Black Canyon High School, and VISTA Charter School on March 13.

Shout Out to Colorado Credit Unions Fighting the Good Fight Against Interchange Bill 

Colorado credit unions deserve props for responding urgently when the Call to Action went out about HB 1282; they quickly engaged a deeper team beyond their executive leadership.  

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.  

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Elevations Credit Union’s Chief People Officer Receives Award from Blind Institute of Technology

Tammy Teitscheid, Chief People Director at Elevations Credit Union, recently won the Diana Ferguson Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award from the Blind Institute of Technology.