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Ready to Lead the Way? GoWest’s Advanced Leadership Program is Your Next Step. Register by Feb. 28
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.
Finding Your People: A Guiding to Networking
Credit union professionals have a variety of associations and organizations to choose from when they are looking for networking and connection opportunities.
Washington Advocates Turn Up the Heat in Olympia
Temperatures were in the low 20s when Washington credit unions arrived in Olympia for Washington Credit Union Day at the Capitol on Feb. 11, but that didn’t matter to the more than 200 advocates who came from credit unions from every corner of the state.
Fibre Federal Credit Union Reduces HR Response Time by 95% With Eltropy Texting
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced recently that Fibre Federal Credit Union has achieved a 95% reduction in HR response times by implementing Eltropy’s secure texting solution for employee communications.
Credit Union West Fosters Workforce Development and Entrepreneurialism Through WestVentures
To support the need for workforce development in the Phoenix area, Credit Union West has collaborated with the Pendergast Elementary School District and the Glendale Chamber of Commerce to launch WestVentures, an entrepreneurial center focused on skill-building and career growth.
Oregon Credit Unions Continue Long Tradition of Strong Advocacy
The Oregon advocacy force was over 200 strong, with delegation sizes from the credit unions ranging from two to 37. And all of them had an important voice during the day.
From Manual to Digital: Why Credit Unions Need Document Processing Automation
In the competitive world of auto financing, delays in loan approval and delivery can significantly impact a credit union’s success. […]
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy
Unitus Community Credit Union has a new partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy to support the preservation and care of invaluable wetlands ecosystems.
Introducing Marketing Tools To Share Credit Unions’ Positive Impacts
Credit union marketers are critically important in getting the word out to Main Street. GoWest has created an online toolkit to help them share the good news about credit unions’ positive impacts.
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.
Arizona Advocates Show up in Style for Credit Union Day at the Capitol
Credit union advocates were “everywhere” on Tuesday, Jan. 28, during the GoWest Credit Union Association’s Arizona Credit Union Day at the Capitol.
The Risks and Ethical Implications of AI in Financial Services
While the use of artificial intelligence in financial services poses numerous benefits, such as enhanced productivity and innovation, improved risk management, personalized customer experiences, and more, it also carries certain risks
Idaho Credit Unions Bring Sunshine, Positive Advocacy Messages to Day at the Capitol
A large, enthusiastic group of credit union professionals met with Idaho lawmakers to advocate for key legislation and share details of credit unions’ impact.
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.
Gen Z and Millennial Preferences and Behaviors Drive Popularity of Payments
Velera’s 2024 Eye on Payments study gauges the current state of payment preferences for 1,850 credit union members and other financial institution customers. Results of this year’s study found that most consumers now favor credit cards over debit as their preferred payment method.
Fibre Federal Credit Union Raises More Than $62,000 for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in 2024
Fibre Federal’s Doernbecher Days in 2024 yielded $25,100 in donations and 650 plush llamas were purchased and donated back to young patients.
The Data Credit Unions Need to Celebrate Their Impact
New Economic and Community Impact Reports are ready for credit union in the GoWest region to use to advocate for priority legislation in statehouses and in Washington, D.C.
Stay Compliant with Confidence: GoWest’s Essential Compliance Resources
GoWest provides valuable guidance and consultation on complex state and federal laws and regulations. GoWest’s full-time staff of compliance experts and a robust suite of online resources are available to provide timely assistance to member credit unions on any compliance-related issue.
Armed with Impact Data, Wyoming Advocates Kick off Credit Union Days at the Capitol in Cheyenne
Wyoming advocates kicked off “Advocacy Season” on Jan. 16 with the first Credit Union Day at the Capitol in the region. The 40 leaders from Wyoming’s credit unions that attended received updates from state officials and heard about new economic and impact reports just published
2025 U.S. Economic Outlook and Its Potential Impact on Credit Unions
Let’s explore the implications of inflation, interest rates, consumer behavior, and the labor market on the US economy and credit unions.
Turning Up the Volume on Credit Union Advocacy
While advocating for credit union priorities is ongoing throughout the year, at no time is it busier – and more opportune for your engagement – than when legislative bodies are in session.