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.

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Ent Credit Union Receives GreenPath’s Growth Guru Award for Exceptional Member Engagement

Ent Credit Union has been recognized with the Growth Guru Award in GreenPath Financial Wellness’ inaugural Partner Excellence Awards, the Greenies.

Colorado Credit Union Partners with Littleton VITA to Provide Free Tax Education and Preparation to Non-Profit Program Participants

This tax season, Colorado Credit Union collaborated with Littleton VITA to provide free tax education and preparation to several of their nonprofit partners.

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Elevations Credit Union Named as a National Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year

Ranked as a top employer, Elevations outperformed more than 85 percent of similar-sized organizations (500-999 employees), and of approximately 360 total organizations recognized in this category, the credit union is one of only 14 Colorado-based organizations and the only one headquartered in Boulder. 

ALICE Reports Reveal Growing Number of Financially Struggling Households

GoWest Foundation and Ent Credit Union are proud partners of regional United Ways for sponsorship of United for ALICE’s state reports, which highlight the financial struggles faced by ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households.

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.

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Local Change Foundation Granted Nearly $1 million to Help Coloradans Afford Mortgage Down Payments

The Local Change Foundation, formerly known as Elevations Foundation, has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the FHLBank Topeka – Affordable Housing Program to help Colorado residents achieve home ownership.

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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.

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Westerra Credit Union Secures Two Industry Accolades

Westerra Credit Union has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for the second year in a row and earned a top (5-star) rating from BauerFinancial.

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.

Minnequa Works Credit Union CEO Nathan Cape Honored With Gil Sanchez Outstanding Professional of the Year Award

The Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Nathan Cape, CEO of Minnequa Works Credit Union, as the recipient of the prestigious Gil Sanchez Outstanding Professional of the Year Award.

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Bo Nix Brings Smiles to Children in Colorado Springs as Part of Broncos’ Unique Partnership With Ent Credit Union

The “Ent-erceptions” program culminated with a special visit to Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs by Broncos quarterback and Ent partner Bo Nix.

Credit Union Days at the Capitol

Colorado Credit Unions Share Common Values With Legislators

Nearly 170 advocates joined the GoWest team in meetings with almost all members of the Colorado Legislature or with their key staffers.

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Ent Credit Union Recognizes Top Talent with Key Promotions

Colo.-based Ent Credit Union, Colorado’s recently announced the promotion of three leaders within its Retail Delivery team.