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Celebrating GoWest’s Two-Year Anniversary + MAXX Giveaway!
It’s been two years since credit unions and leaders from six states joined forces to become the GoWest Credit Union Association. Enter to win a registration to MAXX 2024!
Don’t Miss GoWest’s HR Update Seminar
On Aug. 1, GoWest’s HR Update Seminar will offer current and evergreen, relevant, and useful information to our members regarding Human Resources and People Management. This is a not-to-be-missed virtual event for those in credit union human resources.
OneAZ Awards $30,000 to Young & Empowered Women
OneAZ Credit Union and the OneAZ Community Foundation awarded a $30,000 Legacy Grant in June to Young & Empowered Women, a trailblazing organization dedicated to inspiring and uplifting female leaders in Arizona.
Numerica wins “Champion of Diversity” Award
Numerica Credit Union, headquartered in Washington’s Spokane Valley, was named the 2024 Champion of Diversity on June 26 at the Tri-Cities Diversity Summit.
Local GWLN Sister Societies Foster Personal and Professional Development
The Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) was established in 2009 by the World Council of Credit Unions with a mission to narrow inequality gaps for women, grow the pipeline of leaders, and engage with colleagues to address issues that are locally, nationally, and globally impacting women.
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.