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Get Ready for GoWest’s Upcoming YP Events
If you’re a young professional looking to enhance your skills and gain more insight into the credit union industry, now is the time to explore GoWest’s upcoming YP opportunities – YP Summit and MAXX’s YP Leads.

GoWest’s Upcoming Virtual Compliance Legal, CDFI, and HR Events
Upcoming Compliance Legal Update and HR Seminars offer members relevant, useful information to keep their credit unions up-to-date on industry trends and regulations.

Celebrating Credit Union Excellence: Nominations Now Open for the GoWest Awards
Credit union award season has officially arrived! Nominations are now open for the 2024 GoWest Awards.

GoWest Foundation Disaster Relief: Rallying Together in Times of Crisis
The GoWest Foundation Disaster Relief Fund is a demonstration of the cooperative spirit credit unions are known for. Donations to the fund provide support for credit unions, employees, and volunteers impacted by natural disasters.

Our Community Credit Union Featured on Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid
Our Community Credit Union was featured in Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid highlighting the Credit Union Movement in Washington State.

GoWest Extends TruStage Partnership with Clutch’s Fintech Platform
GoWest Solutions has expanded its long-standing partnership with TruStage through a new relationship with Clutch, a leading fintech platform specializing in omnichannel consumer loan and deposit account opening solutions for credit unions.

Unveiling the Power of BI: Credit Unions Invited to Gain Insight May 16 in Denver
Whether you’re just getting started or you’re fine-tuning your BI strategy, Denver-area credit unions are invited to join GoWest and Trellance on May 16 for one of two in-person training sessions being offered.

GoWest Solutions Announces Leadership Institute Scholarship Winner Jamie Gaffney
GoWest Solutions proudly announces the 2024 scholarship winners to the 2024 Leadership Institute, Advanced Leadership Program, and Executives@Skamania.

Credit Unions Accept Founders Award from CMN Hospitals
On Wednesday, April 10, the Credit Unions for Kids National Advisory Board accepted the Founders Award from Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals on behalf of the credit union industry.

“Arizona is Home” Mortgage Assistance Program Debuts Helping Rural Homebuyers
Robin Romano, CEO of MariSol Federal Credit Union and Board Chairman of Arizona Industrial Development Authority, spoke along with Governor Katie Hobbs and other affordable housing advocates at the “Arizona is Home” Mortgage Assistance Program press conference in Phoenix.

Executives@Skamania: Where Leaders Build the Future
GoWest is once again gathering top performing credit union leaders from across all six states, as well as valued partners, for a great opportunity to connect and collaborate.

Heritage Grove Credit Union Helps Replant Oregon Forests
This spring, Heritage Grove Credit Union staff joined Oregon Department of Forestry employees and Career Technology Education Center students to plant trees and continue the restoration of areas affected by the 2020 area wildfires.

Envisant Announces Curql II Fund
This strategic partnership broadens credit union access to extensive product and service discounts in emerging technologies.

NCUA 2024 Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Grant Applications Open May 1
The NCUA recently announced that Low-Income Designated Credit Unions eligible for the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants in 2024 can apply between May 1 and July 1.

More Than 4,000 Students Take a Bite of Reality for #CUYouthMonth
As we celebrate #CUYouthMonth and Financial Literacy Month this April, credit unions are stepping up to showcase their commitment to financial education by hosting 36 (and counting!) Bite of Reality Fairs that will impact more than 4,000 high school students.

Gesa Credit Union Partners with Tacoma Public Schools to Launch New Fundraising Affinity Card Benefitting Local Students
Gesa Credit Union has announced its partnership with Tacoma Public Schools to launch its Affinity Debit Card Program, which raises funds for programs benefitting local students.

CapEd Credit Union Invests in Idaho Families With the YMCA
The Downtown Boise YMCA’s vision of a state-of-the-art community hub took a significant step forward with the unveiling of a $5 million donation from CapEd Credit Union.

NCUA Released Capital Stress Test Scenarios, So What Now?
The NCUA released stress test scenarios to ensure larger credit unions can continue safe and sound operations in the event of a severe recession.

Young Professional Summit: Fostering Lasting Relationships
YP Summit is right around the corner, June 5-6, and is an amazing opportunity for credit union professionals to grow and learn together in person in downtown Boise.

Landings Credit Union Earns Juntos Avanzamos Designation
Landings Credit Union has achieved national recognition of its’ commitment to financial inclusion by earning the prestigious Juntos Avanzamos designation.

Research: Expectations & Concerns Drive Borrower Behaviors
Money matters are top of mind for a lot of people today. Clickable economic headlines, charismatic financial influencers and the rising costs of nearly everything are definitely contributing to consumers’ increased financial anxiety.