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GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Stephanie Propps, Blue Federal Credit Union President & CEO
ver her 26-year career at Blue Federal Credit Union, including 21 years as President and CEO, Stephanie Propps has helped shape not only her own organization, but the broader credit union movement.
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.
What 2026 Economic Trends Mean for Credit Union Strategies
Economic signals suggest 2026 will not be a repeat of the last decade’s boom times, but it won’t be a disaster either.
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.
NW Plus Credit Union’s “Hunger Heroes” Program Raises $20,000 for Local Food Banks
The campaign set an initial goal of raising $10,000 to support six community partners across the Washington markets NW Plus serves, but the effort exceeded expectations and doubled its fundraising goal.
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Matt Stephenson, Rogue Credit Union President & CEO
For more than two decades, Matt Stephenson has been a steady and influential voice in the Credit Union Movement — one grounded in service, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to advocacy.
Fresh Voices, Big Impact: Young Professionals Crash the GAC 2026
This year’s Crash the GAC cohort includes 61 outstanding credit union professionals from across the country, including nine from GoWest member credit unions.
Loan Growth Strategies for Credit Unions That Drive Results
By leaning into bold, data-driven strategies and future-focused marketing, financial institutions can turn this surge in demand into long-term growth — helping members feel understood, valued and connected to your brand.
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.
Real Answers, Real Connections: Tap the Power of Peer Insight with Credit Union Conversations
Credit unions thrive when they learn from one another, and Credit Union Conversations makes that collaboration easier than ever. Available […]
GoWest Launches Small Credit Union Accelerator With Big Investment
The Small Credit Union Accelerator Program is designed for credit unions with assets of up to $250 million, to equip them with the resources, collaboration, and advocacy support needed to thrive in today’s operating environment.
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 […]
Mid Oregon Credit Union Establishes Innovative Workforce Housing Revolving Loan Fund with Support from GoWest Foundation
Mid Oregon Credit Union’s long-standing dedication to their community aligns perfectly with the goals of the Workforce Housing Revolving Loan Fund initiative, which seeks to address the growing housing affordability crisis in Bend, particularly for middle-income families.
2026 Forecast: Big Ideas and Bold Innovations Ahead
By Velera The banking and payments landscape in 2026 will likely be shaped by transformative innovations and driven by changing consumer […]
InRoads Credit Union Deepens Community Impact with $175,000 in 2025 Giving
InRoads Credit Union, in partnership with its members and employees, completed the year by contributing $175,778 to more than 50 local charitable organizations and schools in communities across Columbia, Washington, and Multnomah counties.
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 […]
