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GoWest Congratulations the 2024 Advanced Leadship Program Graduates
GoWest proudly announces the 2024 graduates of the Advanced Leadership Program. This year’s class of 21 credit union professionals graduated with sustainable leadership practices, new thinking, and a clear understanding of their unique development path moving forward, as well as a network of industry peers.
Velera Partners with Kinective to Accelerate Innovation and Time-to-Market for Financial Software Products
Velera, a leading credit union service organization and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Kinective, a trailblazer in digital connectivity, document workflow and branch automation for the banking sector.
Get Ready for International Credit Union Day on Oct. 17!
International Credit Union (ICU) Day is right around the corner, and we want to know how your credit union plans to celebrate!
Tucson-Area Credit Unions Launch “Tucson Welcome Home” Program
Six Tucson-area credit unions and the GoWest Foundation announced a new way to make the dream of homeownership a reality for first-time homebuyers in Tucson. The newly launched Tucson Welcome Home program offers zero down payment assistance – 100% financing for first-time buyers – and supports individuals and families looking to transition from renting to owning their own homes.
GoWest CDFI Credit Unions Awarded $9.775 Million in U.S. Treasury Financial Assistance Awards
On Sept. 26, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) awarded 357 Community Development […]
Congratulations to the 2024 Graduates of GoWest’s Leadership Institute
GoWest Credit Union Association is proud to announce the graduates of the 2024 Leadership Institute. The 37 graduates, who represent 27 credit unions from across the GoWest six-state region, have demonstrated their commitment to building the talent pipeline and advancing the priorities of credit unions.
Origence and Catalyst Bring Faster Payments to Credit Union Indirect Lending
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, has partnered with Catalyst to deliver enhanced payment capabilities through the FedNow® Service.
Join the GoWest Foundation in Helping Our Credit Union Community Impacted by Hurricane Helene
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, credit unions and credit union associations are coming together across the nation to support those affected.
Shape the Future of the Credit Union Movement : It’s Time for 2025 GoWest Committee & Advisory Group Nominations
Nominations are open for 2025 GoWest committee, advisory group, and working group nominations.
Talent Development Resource Center: A Hub for Organizational Best Practices and Resources
The Talent Development Advisory Group’s helps to outline and promote pathways for growing future credit union industry leaders and created and maintains the Talent Development Resource Center.
Horizon Credit Union Gives 1,400 Hours of Community Service in Just One Afternoon
On Sept. 17, Horizon Credit Union Go-Givers ditched the office to finish the workday volunteering in their local communities during their seventh annual Go.Give.Grow. event.
Give Them What They Want: How Digital Connections Boost Member Engagement
Increasingly, peer-to-peer (P2P) payments is becoming the go-to choice for consumers. In fact, more than 8 in 10 consumers in virtually all segments utilize P2P, which is enjoying double-digit growth year over year. From 2021 to 2022, the number of consumers using three or more digital wallets increased 12%, according to a report from McKinsey.
Desert Financial Credit Union Launches New Community Heroes First-Time Homebuyer Program
Desert Financial Credit Union launched its Community Heroes First-Time Homebuyer Program, a new program that strives to make homebuying more affordable for members of the military, first responders, government and civil servants, educators and those in the medical field.
Top 10 Financial Influencers Credit Unions Should Be Following
Kate Randazzo of Abrigo, a leading technology provider of compliance, credit risk, lending, and asset/liability management solutions, shared 10 social media accounts that credit unions should follow to gain inspiration for their programs. These financial influencers discuss current events, strategic and policy issues, ethical AI integrations, strategies for competition, and more.
Colorado Girl Scouts Gain Financial and Leadership Skills With New Junior Financial Counselor Patch
Colorado Credit Union and Girl Scouts of Colorado recently introduced an exciting new patch program – the Junior Financial Counselor patch. This innovative patch program is designed to equip girls with essential financial management skills to become leaders in their community.
Transform Lives with Every Donation: Join the CU4Kids Diamond Roundup Auction and Make a Difference for Children!
The CU4Kids Diamond Roundup Benefit Auction is just a month away! No matter If you are joining us on Tuesday, Oct. 15 or if you’re hunkered down at home, there are lots of ways to get in on the fundraising action for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
NCUA Awards Over $3.5 Million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Grants
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) announced awards of more than $3.5 million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants to 135 low-income-designated credit unions, including six in the GoWest region.
Near- and Non-Prime Consumers Continue to Face Barriers in the New and Used Vehicle Markets
Although the automotive market shows signs of stabilizing, near- and non-prime consumers remain challenged in the used vehicle market. Lenders must be equipped to serve them.
Mid Oregon Credit Union Installs RightHear to Improve Access for Blind and Low Vision Visitors
Mid Oregon Credit Union recently announced a pioneering step towards enhanced access to its facilities with the installation of the RightHear Accessibility system at all seven branch locations, making them fully accessible to people who are blind and visually impaired.
CU West CARES Charitable Foundation Donates Over $8,000 to StreetLightUSA
The CU West CARES Charitable Foundation and Credit Union West employees donated $8,120.32 to StreetLightUSA, an Ariz.-based nonprofit organization that helps victims of human trafficking.
GoWest 2024 Awards: Cooperation in Action Finalists Embody the Spirit of Collaboration
This week, we are highlighting the finalists in the Cooperation in Action category. This award recognizes two or more credit unions, a CU Community or CU Communities, or credit union professionals from separate credit unions, working together in the spirit of cooperation and collaboration, which results in a much greater impact.