GWLN Southern AZ Sister Society event June 2025

GWLN Southern Arizona Sister Society Event Champions Personal Growth and Local Youth Engagement

The GWLN Southern Arizona Sister Society gathered for an inspiring and energizing luncheon centered on building healthy habits — personally, professionally, and within the community.

Arizona Financial Azpire

Azpire Builds a Bridge for Arizona’s Underbanked

Arizona Financial Credit Union has launched “Azpire,” a separate brand designed to help those who “operate outside of traditional banking systems.”

Grand Altitude FCU

Atlantic City FCU Unveils New Name: Grand Altitude — Built to Help Wyoming Reach New Financial Heights

Atlantic City Federal Credit Union announced its new name, Grand Altitude Federal Credit Union, on June 16.

Secure Your Spot for Executives@Vail — New Executive Messaging Training Announced!

Designed exclusively for credit union C-suite executives, board members, and senior leadership teams, this high-impact retreat blends strategy, insight, and inspiration against the stunning backdrop of Vail, Colo.

Peninsula Credit Union Launches 100% Mortgage Program for Washington Families

Peninsula Credit Union has introduced a new home loan initiative designed to make homeownership more accessible to low- and moderate-income families in Washington.

Debit Payments: Challenges and Opportunities of the Evolving Landscape

By Phil Seely Technological innovation and consumer preferences are rapidly changing the payments landscape. Amid this evolution, the tried-and-true debit […]

Colorado CU

Colorado Credit Union Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to Bring Financial Literacy to Families

Colorado Credit Union partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver in June to host a free, hands-on Family Financial Education Night at the Shopneck Club in Brighton, Colo.

Game-Changing Advice from the YP Summit

During this year’s YP Summit, GoWest invited two YPs to take over GoWest’s social media accounts and share their thoughts and perspectives of the event.

From Branch to Broadcast: Credit Unions Become Trusted Voices in the Media

By offering expert commentary on everyday money matters, credit unions are not only providing valuable guidance but also reinforcing their presence as trusted, community-focused financial resources.

Shaping a Sustainable Credit Culture

Credit culture encompasses the values, beliefs, and behaviors that influence lending decisions within a credit union.

PSIA-AASI Elevations

Elevations Credit Union Bolsters Financial Wellness of Ski and Snowboard Instructors

Professional Ski Instructors of America-American Association of Snowboard Instructors and Elevations Credit Union announced a new sponsorship agreement.

GENIUS Act Heads to the Senate Floor Amid High Stakes and Key Amendments

The GENIUS Act is poised for Senate floor consideration over the next week. Here’s what it means for credit unions.

Metallicus

Credit Unions Embrace Blockchain to Leverage the Future of Trustworthy Financial Services

Through a new partnership between Metallicus, the developer of Metal Blockchain, and GoWest Solutions, credit unions across the West are gaining access to an Innovation Program that empowers them to test and implement blockchain-powered solutions built for the real world. 

Debbie Wege Herb Wegner Award

From BECU to Ironworkers USA Credit Union, 2025 Honorees Set the Standard — 2026 Wegner Award Nominations Now Open

Nominations for the 2026 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards are open through June 30.

GESA

Gesa Credit Union Awards More Than $145,000 in Scholarships to 43 Students Across the Pacific Northwest

Gesa has awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarships to students who have active student loans, are entering college for the first time, are continuing to pursue higher education, or are interns in the credit union’s High School Credit Union Program.

I Love My Credit Union Logo

#ILoveMyCreditUnion Day Is Back July 25 – Are You Ready to Share the Love?

July 25 is #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day. This is the day that brings the Credit Union Movement together to inspire authentic and high-energy conversations about why we love our credit unions.

DDJ Myers

A Strategic Guide for New Board Members

With board turnover accelerating across organizations and regulatory pressure growing, the need for directors who can quickly adapt and contribute has intensified.

GoWest Announces 2025 Board Election

GoWest Credit Union Association has completed its 2025 election cycle and elected five Board members by acclamation.

YP Leads 2024 MAXX Auction

Guided by Experience, Driven by Purpose: Meet the 2025 YP Leads Mentors

YP Leads thrives thanks to the dedicated mentors who invest their time and expertise to support the next generation of credit union professionals.

Who Deserves the Spotlight? GoWest Award Nominations Due May 30!

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2025 GoWest Awards is next week on May 30! Now is the time to nominate […]

Twelve PNW Credit Unions Band Together for Credit Union for Kids Member Fundraising Campaign

Twelve Oregon and Southwest Washington credit unions announced they are joining forces for a collaborative Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) member campaign to fundraise for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.