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American Banker Announces Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2022
Five GoWest Credit Union Association member credit unions made the list, including the first-place honor.

Young Professionals Share Insights from 2022 World Credit Union Conference
Hear key takeaways from GoWest Young Professionals who ventured overseas for the World Credit Union Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, this summer.

Why It Might Be Time to Jump to Real-Time Transaction Processing
The immediacy of funds, improved fraud management, and a stronger bottom line are just a few of the benefits of real-time processing.

How Video Testimonials Helped Nearly Triple a Credit Union’s Membership Growth
Members tell the Ironworkers USA Federal Credit Union story in over 35 featured testimonials as part of a key marketing strategy.

The Latest Updates from the Credit Union Awareness Program
Check out new resources, performance dashboards, and other timely information about the national credit union consideration campaign.

Advocacy Training Ignites Credit Union Movement Passion
Across six GoWest states, training attendees are now ready for meetings with state and federal policymakers.

How to Find Your Winning Team and Accomplish More
The right team makes all the difference, so we are bringing together 100-plus trusted business partners in one place so you can discover the possibilities.

CapEd CU Sponsors Brilliant Hot Air Balloon Display in Celebration of Community
Tomorrow kicks off the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic, sponsored by CapEd Credit Union where nearly 60 hot air balloons will take flight in honor of the community it serves.

Take These Steps to Get Your Team Engaged in Your Community
iQ Credit Union’s “heart-forward” approach is working and could for your credit union as well.

30+ Breakout Sessions You Won’t Want to Miss at MAXX 2022
With 30+ breakout sessions covering a range of top-of-mind topics, MAXX is poised to be a value-packed experience for all credit union professionals.

PPP Loan Leads to Sweet Relationship, Prompts Congressional Visit
During the pandemic, Landings Credit Union became a vetted SBA lender, supporting 124 small businesses — catching Arizona Representative Greg Stanton’s attention.

How Credit Unions Can Support Back to School: Free Resources and Opportunities
GoWest Foundation provides resources for credit unions to bring financial education to their local school districts.

Sound Credit Union Announces its 2022 Scholarship Recipients
This year, Sound awarded $20,000 in scholarships to 17 students who are continuing their education.

Credit Union Messaging Greets Thousands of Lawmakers in Denver
During the nation’s largest bipartisan gathering of state legislators, GoWest strategically launched a credit union advertising campaign throughout the city.

A Game-Changing Experience: 44 GoWest Members Graduate WCMS
Learn about the Tau Class’s experience in Western CUNA Management School and the impact it has left on them.

How a Community Business Center Made Tongass FCU the Focal Point of Town
From a coffee shop and community garden to workshops and more — learn about the credit union’s recent project, “The Commons.”

Credit Union Collaboration Leads to Development of Washington’s First Land Bank
How a GoWest Foundation grant, credit union collaboration, and advocacy are driving affordable housing solutions in Spokane.

Ent Credit Union Praised by Media for its Array of Community Support
The Colorado Springs-based credit union has doubled its philanthropic giving in the past five years, finding creative ways to support its community needs.

Four Winning Plays for Connecting with Members
How credit unions can up their game and take an aggressive stance in the contest for trust to become their members’ most valued financial partner.

Washington Credit Unions Can Now Offer Better Rates for Minority and Women Business Owners
Through the newly accessible Linked Deposit Loan Program, credit unions can provide an interest rate reduction of up to 2% for OMWBE state-certified businesses.

Survey Finds Gen Z Consumers Seek Financial Guidance from TikTok and YouTube
Vericast’s research indicates only 24% of this age group seek advice from financial institutions or advisors.