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Unique Partnership Between Financial Institutions to Benefit Students
In a trailblazing partnership, Canopy Credit Union received a grant from a community bank for $15,000 to continue providing financial education opportunities for students at a unique local high school.
WECU Partners with Lighthouse Mission on Construction of New 300-Bed Facility in Bellingham
WECU has announced its partnership with the Lighthouse Mission in their construction of a new 300-bed facility in Bellingham located at 910 W. Holly Street.
Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital Celebrates CU4Kids at CMN Rally in Spokane
Spokane and North Idaho area credit unions recently attended the Children’s Miracle Network Partner Rally to celebrate community fundraising for Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital throughout 2023. CMN Partners raised an astounding $2,00,705.62 last year – including $251,082.03 from Credit Unions for Kids!
Mastering Trust and Collaboration: Empower Your Workday with Game-Changing Phrases for Conflict Resolution and Effective Communication
While influence can’t be scripted with your teams, having go-to Powerful Phrases at your disposal is invaluable.
“Save Away for a Rainy Day” this April for #CUYouthMonth
Celebrate and educate future generations about the Credit Union Difference! GoWest has messaging and graphics ready to help your credit union connect with younger members to promote financial wellness and lay the foundation for savings success.
Vantage West Credit Union Launches HUSTL, A Freelancer-Focused Digital Credit Union
Vantage West Credit Union has launched HUSTL, a new digital financial brand built for freelancers.
GoWest Board of Directors 2024 Election
The GoWest Credit Union Association has launched the 2024 Election Cycle for GoWest Board of Directors.
Busy Day on Capitol Hill Caps off Exceptional Week in Washington
GoWest advocates were everywhere on Capitol Hill Wednesday as they sat down with legislators and key staff to talk about […]
OnPoint Community Credit Union’s Amy Reeves Honored as a 2024 Woman of Influence
Amy Reeves, vice president and Southwest Washington area manager at OnPoint Community Credit Union, has been named as one of the Portland Business Journal’s prestigious 2024 Women of Influence honorees.
Desert Financial Foundation Raises $580,000 for Credit Unions for Kids and Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Desert Financial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, raised $580,000 for Credit Unions for Kids benefitting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Phoenix Children’s 1 Darn Cool School at the 26th Annual Desert Financial Foundation Golf Tournament.
Applications Open for Colorado’s Brayman-Beach Scholarship
The GoWest Credit Union Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for consideration for the 2024 Brayman-Beach Scholarship.
2024 U.S. Economic Outlook and its Impact on Credit Unions
Recent economic and market data tells us 2024 will bring slow but steady economic growth and possible interest rate reductions. The Fed will continue to battle inflation with a balanced approach to interest rates in hopes of staving off a recession and bringing inflation rates to an acceptable standard.
GoWest’s Pam Leavitt, Oregon Credit Unions, Honored at National GAC for Advocacy Leadership
It takes a village to move the advocacy needle. This is something that Pam Leavitt realized when she joined the Credit Union Movement in 1994, tasked with leading advocacy efforts for Oregon credit unions. Over time she built an advocacy model that has been admired and copied throughout the league system and continues to build on it for sustainable success into the future. The model is successful due to partnership and deep engagement of credit unions.
Three Credit Union Champions Inducted into CU House Hall of Leaders
Three credit union champions from the GoWest region were among the sixteen credit union inductees to the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders in a ceremony held Sunday, March 3. The leaders were recognized for their significant contributions to the credit union industry.
OCCU Provides Winter Storm Relief to People, Nonprofits in Need
OCCU is a force for good, showing up for its members and communities when it matters most. In January 2024, a winter ice and wind storm brought communities across Oregon to a standstill, toppling trees, downing power lines, damaging property and creating treacherous road conditions. Businesses and households waited out freezing temperatures with no power and faced the costly prospect of replacing lost perishables.
Premier Members Credit Union Goes Above and Beyond in 2023
Premier Members Credit Union showed up and showed out to its local communities in 2023, making it a banner year for impact and change.
Black History Month Spotlight: Sharon Grieger and the AACUC West Coast Chapter
In recognition of Black History Month, we’d like to highlight the contributions of Sharon Grieger, chief risk officer at Vantage West Credit Union, and her work with the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) West Coast Chapter.
Visit GoWest’s Government Shutdown Resource Center
As a potential government shutdown deadline looms, we prepared resources to help you navigate it. In times of uncertainty, your credit union and the entire credit union community consistently rally to support their members and the communities that they serve.
Central Willamette Credit Union President Appointed to Business Oregon Commission
Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn, president and CEO of Central Willamette Credit Union in Albany, Oregon, has been appointed to serve on the Business Oregon Commission. Nominated by Governor Tina Kotek last year, the Oregon State Senate officially voted on her confirmation on February 14.
STCU gives back to local communities with FAFSA assistance and grants to nonprofits
Spokane-based STCU marked the start of the new year with a number of initiatives aimed at supporting the communities it serves. To help ensure that local high school students maximize their future career options, the credit union is assisting families with completing FAFSA forms. And to honor its employees’ passion for community service, STCU is providing a record number of grants to nonprofit organizations where employees volunteer.