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Where the Movement Meets: GoWest’s 2026 Programs & Events
As we prepare for 2026, the year ahead is already filled with exciting opportunities for connection, growth, and impact across the Credit Union Movement.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Receives Award for Its Global Mobility Support Services
First Tech Federal Credit Union is the recipient of Altair Global’s 2025 All-Star Award for Global Mobility Support Services, recognition that highlights the important role the credit union’s Relocation Banking Services Program.
STCU Pledges $350,000 To Assist with Food Security
The credit union has set aside at least $300,000 for surprise donations to dozens of food assistance programs throughout Eastern Washington, North Idaho, and Northeastern Oregon.
Stefanie Robinson Promoted to SVP of Member Experience at Horizon Credit Union
Horizon Credit Union, which serves members in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Montana, announced the promotion of Stefanie Robinson to Senior Vice President of Member Experience.
Celebrating Our 2025 Top of the Hill Award Winners
The award celebrates credit unions that demonstrate exceptional growth and leadership in advocacy, grassroots engagement, and public policy influence to protect and advance the credit union movement.
Gesa Credit Union Awards More Than $528,000 Through Local Heroes Grant Program
Gesa Credit Union has awarded more than $528,000 to 52 organizations across the Pacific Northwest as part of its 2025 Local Heroes Grant Program.
Deadline Extended to Nov. 5 for 2026 Committee Nominations
This is your final chance to lend your expertise and leadership by serving on a GoWest 2026 Committee, Advisory Group, or Working Group. Submit your nomination by Wednesday, Nov. 5.
Gesa Credit Union Team Spends 2,177 Hours Volunteering During Annual Day of Service
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Oct. 13, Gesa closed the majority of its branches so that more than 490 team members could step out of the office and into their local communities.
Committee Nominations Due Oct. 24 – Be a Voice for the Credit Union Movement in 2026
This is your final chance to lend your expertise and leadership by serving on a GoWest 2026 Committee, Advisory Group, or Working Group.
Government Shutdown: What Credit Unions Need to Know
Access our Resource Center for talking points, FAQs, and compliance resources.
Clarity Credit Union’s Golf Tournament Raises Over $50,000 for St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital
Clarity Credit Union hosted its 25th Annual Credit Unions For Kids Charity Golf Classic and raised over $50,000 with the help of local credit unions and sponsors.
GoWest’s Board of Directors for 2025-26 Announced
The GoWest Credit Union Association Board of Directors met for its annual reorganization meeting. During the meeting, the Board held elections and appointed new leadership for the 2025-2026 term
Help Drive Advocacy, Innovation, and Growth in 2026: Join a GoWest Committee
Interested in serving or know someone on your team who would make an excellent candidate? Nominations for 2026 Committees are open now through Oct. 24.
One Afternoon, Thousands Helped: Horizon Credit Union Creates Big Community Impact
Horizon Credit Union hosted its annual Go. Give. Grow. community service event, serving 22 nonprofits in four states.
Frontier Credit Union Partners with College of Eastern Idaho to Launch Future Tech Building, Applied STEM Institute
The College of Eastern Idaho, in partnership with Frontier Credit Union and Battelle Energy Alliance, is launching a new chapter in workforce development and STEM education in Idaho.
Chad Burchard Joins Numerica Credit Union as Chief Lending Officer
Numerica Credit Union welcomed Chad Burchard as its new Chief Lending Officer, bringing more than 30 years of financial industry experience to the organization.
42 GoWest Credit Union Professionals Among the Newest WCMS Grads
On July 24, the newest graduates of the Western Credit Union Management School (WCMS) were honored at the 63rd graduation ceremony held in Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif.
Clarity Credit Union Opens Homedale, Idaho, Branch – The City’s First Credit Union!
Clarity Credit Union opened its newest branch location in Homedale, Idaho, – the city’s first-ever credit union.
OCCU Announces $350 Million Auto Loan Securitization Sale
OCCU Auto Receivables Trust has issued $350 million of asset-backed securities (ABS) to strong investor interest.
Gesa Credit Union Boosts Local Education with Nearly $440,000 in Donations to Schools Across the PNW
Gesa Credit Union has awarded nearly $440,000 in funds through its Affinity Debit Card program to 31 partner school districts across the Pacific Northwest.
Connections Credit Union Earns Juntos Avanzamos Designation, Becoming Idaho’s 4th Credit Union in the Network
Connections Credit Union was recently awarded the Juntos Avanzamos Designation by Inclusiv, joining a national movement of over 140 credit unions that have earned this designation.