Events
The Future of the Movement Starts Here: YP Summit and YP Webinar
YPs will take part in leadership skill-building, personal branding sessions, and discussions focused on advocacy and the evolving role of credit unions.
Connect. Learn. Lead. GoWest’s Signature Events Are Calling
From boardrooms to breakout sessions, GoWest’s signature events bring credit union leaders together to learn, connect, and move the movement forward.
Built for Small Teams: Inside the Small Credit Union Resource Center
The Small Credit Union Resource Center has been refreshed to better reflect how small credit unions work — collaboratively, creatively, and with limited time and resources.
Big Conversations Ahead: GoWest’s Upcoming Compliance, BSA & CDFI Learning Opportunities
Staying ahead in today’s regulatory and compliance environment takes more than awareness — it takes preparation. GoWest’s upcoming 2026 seminars […]
Wyoming Advocates Show Up in Force in Cheyenne for Credit Union Day at the Capitol
A snowy day in Cheyenne didn’t stop the dedicated Wyoming advocates from coming out in full force for Wyoming Credit Union Day at the Capitol to share a clear message with legislators: Wyoming credit unions are engaged, united, and ready to lead in 2026.
Turning Possibility into Progress: Join GoWest Foundation’s Grants Webinar on March 17
You’ll hear from credit union leaders about how they have used Foundation grants to drive change and bring new programs to their members.
Where Strategy Meets Leadership: Executives@Coeur d’Alene 2026
Designed for CEOs and senior executive teams, the annual event offers a dedicated space for strategic dialogue, forward-looking insight, and meaningful peer connection.
Connect, Collaborate, Lead at April’s Small Credit Union Summit in Seattle
The free Small Credit Union Summit will bring together leaders from small GoWest-member credit unions for a day focused on connection, collaboration, and candid conversation.
Oregon Credit Unions Rally at Legislative Luncheon in Salem
Oregon credit unions showed up to deliver a clear message: we are present, engaged, and united in protecting the not-for-profit financial cooperative model that serves more than half of Oregonians.
Where Credit Union Professionals Connect: 2026 Councils Begin Soon!
GoWest’s Councils kick off their 2026 sessions next week, creating space for credit union professionals across the region to connect through virtual peer groups.
Colorado’s Credit Union Day at the Capitol Showcases the Power of People-First Finance
More than 215 credit union advocates from across Colorado took their message to the Capitol in Denver, engaging with legislators to share the credit union difference and its daily impact on nearly 2.8 million Coloradans.
Your Future Starts Here — Be a Part of GoWest’s YP Summit in Spokane
YP Summit is THE gathering where young professionals come together to grow, connect, and take their careers to the next level.
From Board Resilience to Regulatory Readiness: VisionBoard’s Spring Lineup
This spring, VisionBoard is delivering that value in two key ways: an upcoming free, virtual governance-focused webinar on Feb. 25 and the must-attend VisionBoard conference, April 9-11.
Personify Leadership Training: Eight Core Competencies. Two Days. Real Results.
GoWest is excited to offer Personify Leadership Training, an immersive leadership development experience designed to help credit union professionals at every level step fully into their leadership potential.
Washington Credit Unions Make Their Voices Heard at DAC in Olympia
On Jan. 28 in Olympia at Washington Credit Union Day at the Capitol, more than 250 credit union advocates from 39 credit unions came together to share stories with legislators.
Credit Unions Show Up Strong in Boise for Idaho’s Day at the Capitol
Nearly 80 credit union advocates from 18 Idaho credit unions gathered in Boise on Wednesday, Jan. 21 for Idaho’s Credit […]
CDFI Funding Maintained in House-Passed Appropriations Bill — Senate Up Next
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an appropriations bill which included funding for the Community Development Financial Institution […]
The Future of Credit Union Board Governance: A Conversation with Mike Williams
In a recent conversation with Mike Williams, President and CEO of Colorado Credit Union, we explored how he has built engaged, forward-thinking boards and why strong governance remains a top priority for today’s credit union leaders.
Advocacy Season Kicks Off: Why Your Voice Matters at the Capitol
Credit Union Day at the Capitol in each state is crucial. This is an opportunity to elevate the voice of credit unions directly in the halls of power.
GoWest CDFI Roundtable Returns Feb. 18 with Focus on Community Resources
This quarter’s roundtable will center on community resources, featuring updates and perspectives from a range of partners and leaders.
Building Boards That Move Credit Unions Forward: A Conversation with Dan Stanton, Trona Valley FCU’s Board Chair
In recent conversations with Dan Stanton, Trona Valley Federal Credit Union Board Chairman, we explored how he has cultivated engaged, forward-thinking boards and what lessons he’s learned along the way.
