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Job Scams are Rampant: How Credit Unions Can Protect Members from the Financial Fallout

Learn job scammers’ red flags and tactics to protect your members from falling victim.

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Four GoWest Members Graduate from NCUF’s DE Program

The new graduates share their lessons learned and experiences through the program as it richly engrained the guiding principles of credit unions and cooperative financial models.

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Six Portland Credit Unions Unite to Address Homeownership Gap in Latinx and BIPOC Communities with $75K Donation

Funds support a new Oregon lending program to be launched by Hacienda CDC for first-time homebuyers earning up to 120% of AMI, with a focus on Latinx and BIPOC families.

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Quietly Quit Quiet Quitting

Learn how the right CRM can make employees’ lives easier and their work more productive.

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New Economic Impact Report Offers Compelling Evidence of Credit Union Impact

GoWest members have a second opportunity to learn how to use the report’s findings in their own communities on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. PST (3 p.m. MST).

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Take Advantage of these Convenient, On-Demand, and Online DEI Trainings

GoWest makes it easier than ever to fulfill your credit union’s resolve to expand DEI programs and deliver on DEI promises through on-demand online training.

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How WECU’s Video Strategy is Bolstering Local Businesses This Holiday Season

Four videos feature a local banking loan officer and spotlight independent small businesses in their local area to support this holiday season.

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Q&A with Carla Cicero: One of the Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions

Carla Cicero, President and CEO at Numerica Credit Union, shares insights in the “strategic reboot” and advancement of women in credit unions.

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New Business Practices Inspired by Credit Unions’ Visit to South Korea

GoWest credit unions explored the principles, best practices, structure, and values of South Korean credit unions through the Global Bridges Program.

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CEOs and HR Leaders Weigh in on Talent Management and Culture in Uncertain Times

A total of 170 credit union CEOs and human resources executives participated in a survey to better understand how the current talent shortage is impacting credit unions.

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How to Develop Contact Center Employees for a Stellar Member Experience

Five credit union leaders reflect on how to best train and support remote workers in ways that promote outstanding member service.

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Arizona Young Professionals Applications are Open!

Applications to join the AZYCUP steering committee are open, and they are looking for passionate young credit union professionals to join. This committee plans quarterly meetups with young credit union professionals across the state. 

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Q&A with One of the “Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions”

Dolores Broeske, HAPO’s president and CEO, and one the “Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions” shares her advice and insight on how she reached her success.

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Three GoWest Credit Unions Named CUNA 2022 National Award Winners

Atlantic City Federal Credit Union, Clackamas Federal Credit Union, and SnoCope Credit Union were all honored as national winners.

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Today vs. 2008 — We Won’t Repeat the Mistakes of the Past

Mike De Vere, CEO of Zest Ai, shares insights on how to overcome the warning signs of the 2008 recession in today’s similar market.

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18 Young Professionals Dive Deep into the Credit Union Movement at MAXX 2022

An inside look at what YPs had to share about their experience at MAXX 2022 to help you decide if getting more involved is right for you.

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How Wauna’s CADET Program is Developing Future Credit Union Leaders

GoWest’s president and CEO visited the cadets and was impressed by the level of education and training received – resulting in an 80% promotion rate for graduates.

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Save the Date for MAXX 2023!

Find out who’s hosting MAXX 2023 and why YOU should plan on being there.

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Credit Unions Raise $1.1 Million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals During MAXX Convention

The Credit Unions for Kids fundraising tradition will support 11 CMN hospitals in the GoWest region

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MAXX Trade Show: Offering Insights, Resources, Opportunities, and Partnerships

The Tradeshow was fresh, fun, and timely as the exhibitors were tailored to meet the current needs of credit unions of all sizes — resulting in high praise from attendees.