Colorado
Building Trust Through Expertise: Credit Unions in the Media Spotlight
From practical money advice to timely economic insights, local outlets are turning to credit unions as credible voices who can help communities make informed financial decisions.
Climb Credit Union Takes Home 10 Awards at the 2025 MAC Awards
Climb Credit Union earned top honors at the 2025 Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards, taking home ten awards at the annual ceremony.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Receives Award for Its Global Mobility Support Services
First Tech Federal Credit Union is the recipient of Altair Global’s 2025 All-Star Award for Global Mobility Support Services, recognition that highlights the important role the credit union’s Relocation Banking Services Program.
Meritrust Credit Union Partners with NBA Player Christian Braun on Financial Education in Metro-Denver
Meritrust Credit Union recently announced its partnership with NBA player Christian Braun and his new foundation, which is focused on providing financial education for young athletes to help break poverty cycles in the Denver communities.
Girl Scouts Gain Real-World Skills at Colorado Credit Union Workshop
Colorado Credit Union hosted more than 50 Girl Scouts at its headquarters for the annual Junior Financial Counselor Patch workshop, helping youth in the community build essential financial and leadership skills.
Celebrating Our 2025 Top of the Hill Award Winners
The award celebrates credit unions that demonstrate exceptional growth and leadership in advocacy, grassroots engagement, and public policy influence to protect and advance the credit union movement.
Westerra Credit Union Opens Its School Grant Program to Educators Across Colorado
For the first time, Westerra Credit Union has opened its School Grant Program to educators across all of Colorado.
Deadline Extended to Nov. 5 for 2026 Committee Nominations
This is your final chance to lend your expertise and leadership by serving on a GoWest 2026 Committee, Advisory Group, or Working Group. Submit your nomination by Wednesday, Nov. 5.
Climb Credit Union and Community Choice Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
Climb Credit Union and Community Choice Credit Union announced on Oct. 17 plans to merge, pending member approval.
Westerra Credit Union Appoints Greg Glawson as Chief Information Officer
Westerra Credit Union welcomed Greg Glawson as Chief Information Officer in October.
Committee Nominations Due Oct. 24 – Be a Voice for the Credit Union Movement in 2026
This is your final chance to lend your expertise and leadership by serving on a GoWest 2026 Committee, Advisory Group, or Working Group.
Local Support, Real Impact: Credit Unions Step Up During Shutdown
With the federal government shutdown heading into its second week, credit unions across the region are showing up with programs and services to support their members who may be impacted.
Government Shutdown: What Credit Unions Need to Know
Access our Resource Center for talking points, FAQs, and compliance resources.
Climb Credit Union Celebrates Grand Opening of Colorado Springs Branch
Climb Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new Colorado Springs Branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 23.
Westerra Credit Union Names Sarah Llewellyn VP of Consumer Lending and Contact Center Sales
Westerra Credit Union welcomed Sarah Llewellyn as the new Vice President of Consumer Lending and Contact Center Sales.
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
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.
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 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.
