Events

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.

Time to Engage: Council Season Begins March 11
Next week marks the start of the 2025 sessions for GoWest’s Councils, virtual peer groups designed to connect credit union professionals across the region.

Ready to Lead the Way? GoWest’s Advanced Leadership Program is Your Next Step. Register by March 7
Designed to transform you into a strategic, impactful leader, the Advanced Leadershoip Program will equip you with the tools and resources needed to fast-track your career, increase your influence, and drive your organization’s success.

Next-Gen Leadership at YP Summit – Your Path to Success
Early Pricing Through March 1! On June 3-4 at JUMP Center in Boise, Idaho, YP Summit will be bringing together young professionals in the Credit Union Movement who are looking to connect big ideas to individual actions.

Join Us For a CDFI Roundtable on Feb. 24 – Register Today!
GoWest’s first CDFI Roundtable of 2025 will be held Monday, Feb. 24. This is an opportunity to connect with professionals from other CDFIs within the GoWest region.

MAXX 2025 Registration Is Open! Early Pricing Through Jan. 15
MAXX is coming to Portland, Ore., on Oct. 13-16, 2025, and now is the best time to register and save on full badge pricing!

Pathways to Empowerment: Register for GWLN Sister Societies’ December Virtual Summit
The GoWest Global Women’s Leadership Network Sister Societies invite you to join Pathways to Empowerment, a virtual summit, on Thursday, Dec. 5 featuring interactive breakout sessions led by inspiring female leaders in Data/IT, Fraud, Lending & Collections, HR, and Digital Experience.

Unlocking Potential: Register Now for the 2025 Leadership Institute and Advanced Leadership Program
Early Pricing Until Nov. 30! To ensure the next generation of credit union leaders is ready to take on tomorrow’s challenges, GoWest is offering, once again, two signature leadership development programs – Leadership Institute and Advanced Leadership Program.

A Dialogue in the Desert: CEO Co-Lab Offers Collaboration & Partnerships
GoWest’s CEO Co-Lab brings together the region’s most forward-thinking and innovative CEOs for deep-dive collaborative roundtables, networking, and conversations led by top industry thought leaders.

Register Now for GoWest’s November IRA School and CDFI Roundtable
In November, GoWest is offering a two-part virtual IRA School and holding the quarterly CDFI Roundtable.

Up Your Advocacy Game with GoWest’s Advocacy 201 Training
On Sept. 4, join us for a free, virtual Advocacy Training workshop designed to help seasoned advocates take their previous advocacy training experience and turn it into practical legislative outreach.

BSA Officer Training: A Not-to-Be Missed In-Person OR Virtual Event
GoWest’s Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Rules Update, on Sept. 12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. MT (8 a.m.-3 p.m. PT), is designed to provide BSA officers, credit union compliance officers, and CEOs/managers with important information, updates, and best practices related to the Bank Secrecy Act and other anti-money laundering rules and regulations.

Dive Deep in the Desert at the 2025 CEO Co-Lab
GoWest’s CEO Co-Lab has quickly become a “can’t miss” event among the region’s most forward-thinking and innovative CEOs. GoWest’s inaugural CEO-exclusive gathering in 2024 featured industry leaders, deep-dive collaboration roundtables, and plenty of networking – and the 2025 event promises to be even better!

Drumroll, please… Announcing the 2024 GoWest Award Finalists!
This October, GoWest will bring hundreds of credit union professionals together at the second annual GoWest Awards Dinner and Gala […]

Join Special Guest Brian Knight for a DEI Discussion at the CDFI Roundtable on Aug. 26
GoWest’s next CDFI Roundtable is Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. PT (1 p.m. MT). This quarter’s special guest is Brian Knight, President and CEO of The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS). He will share thoughts on the DEI landscape and what DEI means for a CDFI.

Begin Your Advocacy Journey – Advocacy 101 Training Begins in August
Join GoWest Credit Union Association on Aug. 13-14 for a complimentary, two-part virtual Advocacy Training workshop, where participants will learn how the impact stories created at your credit union and Advocacy go hand in hand. This program will help credit union professionals at all levels hone their advocacy skills and deepen their understanding of the Credit Union Movement.

Giddyap! Getting Ready for the CU4Kids Auction at MAXX!
This annual gala is shaping up to be the best in the West! Last year, thanks to the generosity of our attendees and supporters, $1.2 million was raised for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals across the region. This year, we aim to surpass that amount and make an even greater impact.

Celebrating GoWest’s Two-Year Anniversary + MAXX Giveaway!
It’s been two years since credit unions and leaders from six states joined forces to become the GoWest Credit Union Association. Enter to win a registration to MAXX 2024!

Don’t Miss GoWest’s HR Update Seminar
On Aug. 1, GoWest’s HR Update Seminar will offer current and evergreen, relevant, and useful information to our members regarding Human Resources and People Management. This is a not-to-be-missed virtual event for those in credit union human resources.

Don’t Miss Executives@Skamania August 6-8 in the Beautiful Columbia River Gorge
GoWest’s Executives@Skamania is less than two months away, and there is still time to register for this premier retreat that brings together CEOs and their executive teams to engage in powerful conversations on what it takes to succeed in today’s world.

YP Summit Delivers on High Energy Learning & Fun
A group of 56 young credit union professionals from GoWest’s six-state region gathered in Boise, Idaho, on June 5 and 6, to connect, network, and elevate their skills and knowledge at GoWest’s annual YP Summit, the signature YP event that fosters personal and professional growth within the Credit Union Movement.