Colorado

One Woman’s Mission: Bake 8,000 Holiday Cookies for Elevations Credit Union Employees
Every year, the wife of Elevations CEO Gerry Agnes bakes cookies for every staff member.

Red Rocks Credit Union, Alliance on Mental Illness Launch 10,000 Conversations Campaign
The partnership alleviates mental health stigma and raises critical funding in support of mental health initiatives in Colorado.

Share Your Story at GoWest’s 2024 Credit Union Days at the Capitol
Sharing stories about your philanthropy, the services you offer, and the many ways you serve lawmakers’ constituents can shape legislative decisions that have a lasting effect on the industry.

Elevate Your Team’s Growth with GoWest Foundation Scholarships
As your credit union weighs its training budget for the year, remember the Foundation offers scholarship funding exclusively for members.

Colorado Credit Union Collaboration: Supporting Hunger Initiatives with Social Media ‘Wrap Battle’
Northern Colorado Credit Union, based in Greeley, kicked off the giving event Nov. 17.

Swinging for a Cause: Rocky Mountain Chapter’s 2nd Annual Turkey Shoot Out
The 2nd Annual “Turkey Shoot Out,” a GoWest Top Golf Tournament, united 129 credit union participants from various locations within the GoWest region.

Denver Holds First ‘Bite of Reality’
Fitzsimons Credit Union hosted the GoWest Foundation financial reality fair at Denver’s East High School.

GoWest Foundation Awards $100,000 Workforce Housing Initiative Grant to NuVista Federal Credit Union
The Colorado-based NuVista, in collaboration with Home Trust of Ouray County, will finance the construction of a new duplex.

Celebrating International Credit Union Day: A Look at Our Vibrant Credit Union Communities
These dedicated individuals and groups are at the forefront of promoting the “people helping people” philosophy, and their actions are a testament to the positive impact credit unions have on their communities.

Westerra Credit Union Launches New Product to Assist Homebuyers
Realtors and builders who work with first-time homebuyers can also benefit from the product.

GoWest Congratulates the 2023 Executive Ready Graduates
Sixteen credit union professionals complete GoWest’s executive-level leadership development program.

Blue Federal Credit Union, Aventa Credit Union Announce Plan to Merge
The merger is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024, according to both credit unions.

GoWest Congratulates the 2023 Leadership Institute, Advanced Leadership Program Graduates
Nearly 50 credit union professionals graduated from two of GoWest’s leader development programs! Get a sneak peek at what they learned this year at MAXX.

GoWest Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors
Canvas Credit Union’s Todd Marksberry takes the reins as Chairman.

Sooper Credit Union Named Among Top Three Best Credit Unions of the West
“Best of the West” allows community members to nominate and vote for their favorite businesses and organizations on the Western Slope.

On Tap Credit Union’s Mortgage Program Meets Buyer Needs at Every Stage
The credit union won awards this year for its outstanding programs and employees.

Sooper Credit Union Appoints Iain McHenry as Senior Vice President of Lending
McHenry has worked in the financial industry for nearly 20 years.

Mike Williams Named Pierre Jay Award Winner
This is the highest honor from the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors.

Wyoming, Colorado Credit Unions Welcome NCUA Board Member Rodney Hood
Hood has served on the NCUA board of directors since March 2019.

Sooper Credit Union Shows Continued Commitment to Porter-Billups Leadership Academy
Sooper Credit Union presented the academy with a $50,000 donation.

Northwest Credit Unions Raise More Than $1.5 Million to Support Children’s Hospitals
The Credit Unions for Kids Northwest Classic tournament remains one of the largest credit union-sponsored events supporting CMN Hospitals.