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Download this App Now to MAXXimize Your Convention Experience
The GoWest Events App is THE must-have tool to have at MAXX, with features like floorplan, agenda, media sharing, and announcements — it will ensure you don’t miss a thing!

3 GoWest Credit Union Professionals Named 2022 Credit Union Rock Stars
This year’s winners were selected for their exceptional creativity, innovation, and passion for the Credit Union Movement.

Credit Unions See 20% Membership Increase with CU Awareness Program
Research finds credit unions in participating states acquired 1.2 million more members in aggregate than non-participating states over the same period.

36 Credit Union Professionals Graduate from GoWest’s Leadership Institute
Now in its 12th year, the program has helped hundreds hone their leadership skills, move forward in their careers, and guide their credit unions into the future.

Want to Kick Off 2023 by Making an Impact? Apply Now to Crash the GAC!
This tailored program invites credit union emerging leaders and young professionals to go to Washington D.C. and be immersed in a transformative experience.

OnPoint Launches eBook to Help Guard Against Evolving Tactics in Cybercrime
From ransomware-for-hire to smishing attacks, OnPoint provides guidance on protecting against the newest cybersecurity threats.

GoWest Advocates Go Big in Summer of 2022
With the midterm elections on the horizon, GoWest credit unions fanned out to meet with elected champions, candidates, and regulators.

Get Ready for a New, One-of-a-Kind Celebration at MAXX 2022
Grab an item that best represents your credit union, and we’ll see you at the Credit Union Celebration Dinner at MAXX 2022, Oct. 27.

Influence the Future of the CU Movement by Serving on GoWest Committees
The nomination deadline is Oct. 14, so learn about the 2023 future-focused committees and get involved today.

GoWest Fall Hike the Hill Adds Support for CU Modernization Legislation
A delegation of Young Professionals joined advocates from all six states for the successful event.

Does Your Cybersecurity Measure Up? Don’t Wait to Find Out
Credit unions have expanded into remote work and new technologies to keep pace with innovation, but that presents new cyber vulnerabilities.

10 GoWest Credit Unions Win 2022 Regional CUNA Awards
The CUNA Awards categories of member service, community impact, and financial education represent the spirit of what credit unions are all about.

Idaho Credit Union Leader Seeks FHLB Des Moines Board Position
Credit unions in the GoWest region all win when peers serve on important industry boards or advisory councils.

Represent Your Community for a Good Cause — Donate to the 2022 CU4Kids Silent Auction Online Today!
Choose a gift and fill out a quick form to support Credit Unions for Kids and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Understanding Rising Fraud and What it Means for Credit Unions
Fraud losses to the FTC increased by 70% from 2020 to 2021. Learn the methods being used to commit fraud and how to defend against it.

Networking Events Throughout the Region You Don’t Want to Miss
Join your credit union peers at several upcoming networking events to have some fun, hear from experts, and build new connections.

GoWest Regulatory Advocacy Celebrates Win for Credit Unions
NCUA guidance eliminates prescriptive DOR requirement from exam manual.

ICU Day is Oct. 20. What Does Your CU Have Planned?
Tell us how you will celebrate this year for a chance to be featured in an upcoming edition of On The Go!

How Pima FCU’s Leah Friedenberg is Making a Difference by Serving on this Nonprofit’s Board
The credit union’s SVP of Organizational Development recently joined Gabriel’s Angels, an organization offering pet therapy to at-risk kids in Arizona.

The Perils of Investor Overconfidence
CUNA Mutual Group’s chief marketing strategist discusses how trusting economic forecasts with high confidence can misguide investing decisions.

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, & More!
Lean into the future of banking as you’re guided through the evolving and varied cyber landscape at MAXX 2022!