Awards

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.

2008 Recession

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.

MAXX

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.

Wauna CU

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.

MAXX

Save the Date for MAXX 2023!

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

MAXX

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.

Zero Trust

What You Need to Know about “Zero Trust” for Your Credit Union

Mark your calendar ­– On November 17, GoWest Solutions partner IP Services, is offering a complimentary webinar to discuss how to develop an enterprise Zero Trust architecture.

Fall

Tee Up Across the GoWest Region in a TopGolf Tournament for Charity Nov. 20

Compete at one of six TopGolf locations, led by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Credit Unions. Each winning team will receive prizes and a donation made to a local food bank.

MAXX

Credit Union Leaders Inspired to Take Action to Set the Tenor of the Times

More than 1,000 professionals serving credit unions and their members across six western states joined together under a united vision at MAXX 2022.

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New Insights Fuel Optimism for MAXX 2022 Session Attendees

An inside look at the thoughts and experiences of credit union professionals who attended MAXX 2022.

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New Business to Human Podcast Brings Breakthrough Strategies to You

GoWest Solutions partner, Vericast, has launched Business to Human, a podcast series dedicated to spotlighting breakthrough marketing strategies that successfully connect brands with consumers.

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GoWest Foundation Shines a Light on Community Impact at MAXX 2022

MAXX 2022 Foundation Breakfast attendees learned about the Foundation’s role as a catalyst for credit union community impact initiatives.

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MAXX CU Celebration Dinner Highlights Impact, Strengthens Bonds

GoWest credit unions celebrated each other as conversation flowed between how they have uniquely impacted their teams, members, and communities.

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Excitement Fills the Air as MAXX 2022 Kicks-Off!

This marks the first in-person meeting of the credit union community of the newly formed six-state association and will be vital to setting the tone for the future of GoWest credit unions.

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Investing in Your People: An All-Team Conference Done Right

Vantage West Credit Union closed all locations to allow all team members to attend their first-ever, all-team conference that earned raving reviews.

CUNA GAC

Registration for In-Person or Virtual CUNA GAC 2023 Now Open

Scheduled for Feb. 26 – March 02, 2023, in Washington, D.C. and online — learn what to expect and join The Movement by registering today.

Two Families Moving into New, Affordable Homes with Help from Habitat for Humanity and Credit Union Volunteers

Nineteen local Washington credit unions volunteered hundreds of hours to help build two homes for two families in need, in celebration of International Credit Union Day.

GoWest

The All-In Advocacy Fight to Stop Misguided Legislation

A battle is won, but the war against Interchange Regulation wages on.

Awareness

Before You Head to MAXX Next Week… Read This!

MAXX 2022 is a week away! Here are a few tips and reminders to make sure MAXX is your professional highlight of the year.

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Learn How to Help Your Members Become Homeowners with CMG

Join tomorrow’s credit union-exclusive webinar to learn the fundamentals of using tax returns as documentation of your borrower’s qualifying income.