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Automotive Lenders Are Overlooking the Value of Alternative Data and Instant Decisioning
Open Lending Corporation, an industry trailblazer in automotive lending enablement and risk analytics solutions for financial institutions, released on May 23 its second annual Lending Enablement Benchmark Report.
Workforce Housing Info Session Offers Valuable Insights
GoWest Foundation hosted a Workforce Housing Information Session to highlight foundation grants and current credit union collaborations focused on meeting housing needs in communities across the region.
Numerica Charitable Fund Grants $372,000 to Nonprofits
With grants for 21 regional nonprofits, Numerica Credit Union, which serves members in Washington and North Idaho, distributed more than $372,000 through the 2024 Numerica Charitable Fund.
Don’t Miss Executives@Skamania August 6-8 in the Beautiful Columbia River Gorge
GoWest’s Executives@Skamania is less than two months away, and there is still time to register for this premier retreat that brings together CEOs and their executive teams to engage in powerful conversations on what it takes to succeed in today’s world.
How Agile Is Your Credit Union’s Compensation Strategy?
The legacy organizations that are thriving in the Experience Age are those that have mastered strategic pivots. From reengineering conventional products to reconfiguring entire business models, the changes these winners are making are all in the name of relevancy with stakeholders.
Credit Union West Donates More Than $9,000 to Soldier’s Best Friend
Employees at Glendale, Ariz.-based Credit Union West partnered with the CU West CARES Charitable Foundation to donate $9,489.04 to Soldier’s Best Friend, an Arizona-based nonprofit organization dedicated to pairing and training service dogs with eligible veterans at no cost to the veteran.
YP Summit Delivers on High Energy Learning & Fun
A group of 56 young credit union professionals from GoWest’s six-state region gathered in Boise, Idaho, on June 5 and 6, to connect, network, and elevate their skills and knowledge at GoWest’s annual YP Summit, the signature YP event that fosters personal and professional growth within the Credit Union Movement.
Connecting with GoWest – What You Need, When You Need It
GoWest offers a wide array of information channels and resources for members. Here is where you can find the information you need from GoWest.
SELCO Community Credit Union Awards $200,000 Grant for Development of Affordable Homes
SquareOne Villages recently received a $200,000 grant from Springfield, Ore.-based SELCO Community Credit Union to aid in building the nonprofit’s Rosa Village Co-op affordable housing project.
Origence Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Fundraiser Supporting Children’s Miracle Network
Origence’s “30 Years of Impact” fundraiser will match donations made under the campaign at Lending Tech Live ‘24.
Get Pumped for MAXX Keynote Speaker: 4-Time Olympian Chaunte Lowe
Get ready for compelling and thought-provoking MAXX 2024 Main Stage speakers, including four-time Olympian, three-time world championship medalist, and 12-time U.S. national champion, Chaunte Lowe!
Russle Up a Cowboy Hat for This Year’s CU4Kids Diamond RoundUp
On October 15, we’re busting out our rhinestone-studded cowboy hats for the most anticipated event this side of the Rockies – the CU4Kids Diamond Roundup Benefit Auction at MAXX 2024!
ATM Crime and Best Practices for Prevention
Skimming, vandalism, and physical attacks on ATMs, armored car and cash-in-transit (CIT) personnel, ATM technicians, and other ATM crimes are all on the rise throughout the U.S.
Volunteerism Meets Advocacy at Spokane Chapter Event
The Spokane Chapter of Credit Unions hosted “Service & Advocacy Night,” an innovative event that blended advocacy, collaboration, and giving back to the community.
Frontier Credit Union Makes an Impact on Idaho Small Businesses
Frontier Credit Union began a lending program specifically for start-up businesses after seeing that the economic challenges from the pandemic were still weighing heavily on their local small business community. Since then, with the help of a grant from the GoWest Foundation, Frontier has helped 12 local start-ups with their quest for funding.
GoWest Solutions Announces Executives@Skamania Scholarship Winner Kendra Galloway
GoWest Solutions is pleased to announce the scholarship winner to the 2024 Executives@Skamania: Kendra Galloway, VP, Process & Partner Innovation, Climb Credit Union.
Colorado YCUP Supports Food Banks During Annual Giveback Day
The Colorado Young Credit Union Professionals (CYCUP) spearheaded a regional food drive on May 15, making a significant impact across the state.
Time Is Almost Up! Submit Your Nominations for the 2024 GoWest Awards by Friday!
Now is the time to nominate a credit union or credit union professional for one of the GoWest Awards categories so they can hear their name called at the MAXX 2024 Awards Dinner and Gala in October! Submit your nominations by May 31.
Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with CU Pride
As an industry that prides itself on having a philosophy of People Helping People, it is no surprise that the Credit Union Movement has its own organization dedicated to promoting the visibility and voice of LGBTQ+ individuals within its ranks – CU Pride.
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Organizational Changes and Promotions
In April 2024, Unitus Community Credit Union promoted three leaders to vice president roles within the organization and elevated one to an assistant vice president position. These promotions are part of the credit union’s ongoing efforts to ensure its structure positions it for future growth and expansion.
GoWest Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
GoWest Association has completed its 2024 election cycle, and a slate of candidates was elected to the Board by acclamation for three-year terms beginning September 2024.
