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GoWest Opens 2025 Election Cycle for Board of Directors
GoWest Credit Union Association has launched the 2025 Election Cycle for its Board of Directors.
Strategic Conversations and Peer Connections Await at Executives@Vail
GoWest’s annual Executives@Vail retreat is back and ready to bring together top-performing credit union leaders for three days of high-level strategy, leadership development, and invaluable peer connections.
Short, Sweet, and Impactful: How Social Media Videos Can Drive Credit Union Success
A carefully crafted video can grab your audience’s attention, inform them about your credit union’s offerings, and motivate them to act.
Velera Defines Consumer-Engaged Fraud in an Effort to Solve One of the Credit Union Industry’s Biggest Threats
Velera recently released a guide on consumer-engaged fraud to educate credit unions on the many classifications of one of the industry’s biggest drivers of fraud losses.
It Happened at GAC: Successful Hill Meetings Result in Support for Tax Status and Priority Bills
Meetings with 47 elected members of Congress and honors for advocates from GoWest region highlight the 50th annual National GAC.
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.
Catalyst’s Q1 Insights & Outlooks: Trends, Tactics, and Takeaways
Catalyst’s Q1 Insights & Outlooks webinar provided a deep dive into the economic trends shaping 2025, offering credit unions strategies to navigate uncertainty.
In Rural Oregon, “Snowmaggedon” Doesn’t Stop Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union
Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union opened its doors for members despite major snowstorm that dumped 20 inches overnight.
Region’s Leaders Proudly Carry State Flags at National GAC
The state league flag ceremony at the National Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. was held on Monday highlighting the collaborative advocacy efforts of associations, leagues, and credit unions across the country.
Fuel Your Team’s Success: Apply for Event Scholarships
Whether it’s professional development, networking, or specialized training, there are a variety of opportunities designed to support the growth and success of your team.
GoWest YPs Are Ready to Crash the GAC
The 2025 Crash the GAC marks the 16th anniversary of the event and is comprised of 55 talented credit union professionals from across the country – eight from GoWest member credit unions – who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the industry.
Colorado Credit Unions Share Common Values With Legislators
Nearly 170 advocates joined the GoWest team in meetings with almost all members of the Colorado Legislature or with their key staffers.
This Group, Surprisingly, Wants Life Insurance
A new study reveals that 39% of consumers plan to purchase life insurance in the next 12 months, and a high percentage of those people could be, surprisingly, Gen Z.
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.
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. […]