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Minnequa Works Credit Union Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Colo.-based Minnequa Works Credit Union launched a special community initiative to support local breast cancer patients and their families.
Navigating Distressed & Problem Loans: Legal & Borrower Considerations
By Jason Alpert, Managing Partner of Castlebar Holdings Problem loans are a natural outcome of the risks banks and credit unions […]
Fibre Federal Credit Union Honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a $40,000 Gift to the Emergency Support Shelter
Fibre Federal combined Visa grant funds with a triple match opportunity from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Member Impact Fund, resulting in a $40,000 donation to the Emergency Support Shelter.
A Dialogue in the Desert: CEO Co-Lab Offers Collaboration & Partnerships
GoWest’s CEO Co-Lab brings together the region’s most forward-thinking and innovative CEOs for deep-dive collaborative roundtables, networking, and conversations led by top industry thought leaders.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Board Member Secures $90,000 Grant for Foster Youth Housing Initiative
Tucson Federal Credit Union, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, will deliver a grant of more than $90,000 to WholisticTransformation, a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting youth aging out of the foster care system.
TOPCU Receives Net Zero Hero Award for Green Lending Program
Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union recently received a Net Zero Hero Community Impact Award from Tucson Electric Power (TEP) for its meaningful work that protects the environment, preserves natural resources, and advances sustainability.
P1FCU Wins Best of Show at 2024 Marketing Conference for University of Idaho Partnership
P1FCU announced its recent success at the 2024 Marketing Association of Credit Unions Conference, where it was awarded five marketing honors, including the “Best of Show” MACQUEE Award for its University of Idaho Partnership Marketing.
MAXX 2024 Mainstage: John Harwood Reflects on the Unpredictable Electoral Outlook
MAXX 2024 Keynote speaker, John Harwood, reflects on the presidential election and political arena.
Credit Unions Across the Region Make a Difference in Their Communities on ICU Day
International Credit Union (ICU) Day, on Oct. 17, was a day reflect upon the credit union movement’s history, promote its […]
The Halloween Effect: How Interest Rate Cuts Impact Credit Union Assets and Liabilities
The recent slashes to interest rates have brought significant changes for credit unions, especially with regard to their assets and liabilities. Take a closer look at how these changes could potentially haunt or help your institution.
Last Call! Nominations Extended to Nov. 1 for GoWest Committee & Advisory Groups
GoWest invites you to be a part of its 2025 Committees, Advisory Groups, and Working Groups because your knowledge, passion, and expertise are invaluable to advancing the Credit Union Movement across the region.
MAXX 2024 Mainstage: Zack Kass Shares AI’s Beautiful Future
Zack Kass is a self-proclaimed “AI Optimist,” and after seeing his keynote address at MAXX 2024 in Denver on Oct. 16, hundreds of credit union leaders are too.
Two GoWest Region Credit Union Leaders to Receive National Herb Wegner Memorial Award
Two GoWest region credit union leaders are 2025 recipients of the Herb Wegner Memorial Award, established by the National Credit Union Foundation.
Connecting Made Easy with Credit Union Conversations
Credit Union Conversations is a new tool for GoWest members to connect with credit union peers across the region.
Register Now for GoWest’s November IRA School and CDFI Roundtable
In November, GoWest is offering a two-part virtual IRA School and holding the quarterly CDFI Roundtable.
Mitigating Loan Delinquencies, Protecting Members, and Strengthening Credit Union Resilience with Embedded Payment Protection Insurance
By Danielle Sesko, Director of Product Management at TruStage™ In today’s continually challenging economic landscape, more and more credit unions […]
Last Chance for 2025 GoWest Committee & Advisory Group Nominations: Answer the Call to the Shape the Future of the Credit Union Movement
Nominations for the 2025 GoWest Committee and Advisory Groups are open through Friday, Oct. 25. Engagement by credit union leaders is critical to the success of the movement.
MAXX 2024 Mainstage: Together, We Can Summit Life’s Highest Peaks
The theme for MAXX’s day one mainstage was “Together We Can Summit Life’s Highest Peaks.”
MAXX 2024 Mainstage: Rudy Soto Encourages CUs to Partner with USDA to Serve Rural Communities
Rudy Soto remains passionate about meeting the needs of rural communities and says credit unions should leverage the USDA for partnership potential.
First Tech Credit Union Becomes “Game Changing” Partner of Portland WNBA & Portland Thorns
RAJ Sports announced on Oct. 10 First Tech Federal Credit Union as the inaugural partner and Official Credit Union of […]
GoWest Congratulations the 2024 Advanced Leadship Program Graduates
GoWest proudly announces the 2024 graduates of the Advanced Leadership Program. This year’s class of 21 credit union professionals graduated with sustainable leadership practices, new thinking, and a clear understanding of their unique development path moving forward, as well as a network of industry peers.
