Idaho
Gesa Credit Union Announces Addition of Two New Industry Experts to Executive Leadership Team
Gesa Credit Union recently announced the hiring of two new team members to its Executive Leadership team. Kurt Johnson and Steve Tagnolli bring several decades of experience to their new roles as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Home Loans, respectively.
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.
Clarity Credit Union Accepts $4 Million CDFI Deposit from Micron
On June 10, Micron Technology, Inc. announced it had made a $4 million deposit with Clarity Credit Union to boost access to capital for local Idaho communities.
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.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Promotes Holly McHugh to General Counsel
First Tech Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Holly McHugh to General Counsel, where she will lead the credit union’s Enterprise Governance & Legal Affairs (EGLA), Vendor Management, and Compliance teams.
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 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.
Idaho CapEd Foundation Gives More Than $44,000 in Grants to Idaho Teachers
In May, the Idaho CapEd Foundation wrapped up its grant award cycle for the 2023-2024 school year by awarding 67 grants, totaling $44,545, to Idaho educators in 35 school districts.
CapEd Credit Union Invests in Idaho Families With the YMCA
The Downtown Boise YMCA’s vision of a state-of-the-art community hub took a significant step forward with the unveiling of a $5 million donation from CapEd Credit Union.
Gesa Credit Union Opens First Branch in Post Falls, Idaho
Gesa Credit Union extends its commitment to the local heroes, students, educators, businesses, and communities of Post Falls.
Numerica Wins ‘Business Innovation’ Award
Outside-the-box solutions for connecting people with affordable housing earned Numerica Credit Union the Business Innovation award at the 2024 Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.
Start Your Own Credit Union Chapter in 5 Steps
GoWest’s Lexy Strong can help you plan and create a successful chapter.
Westmark Credit Union Announces Retirement of Distinguished Leaders
The four leaders played pivotal roles in shaping the company and guiding it to success.
Mountain America Credit Union Awarded Over $16,000 to Outstanding Educators
The Sandy, Utah-based credit union funded unique classroom learning projects in Utah, Arizona and Idaho through the Mountain America Educator Grants program.
P1FCU Partnership with University of Idaho Provides Financial Literacy For Students
The BEAMS program previously served 400 students annually, but with the new partnership, that has expanded to the entire student body.
Southwest Chapter of Idaho Credit Unions Hosts CEO Panel
The inspiring discussion covered topics including work-life balance, what their biggest challenges are as CEOs, and how credit union employees can accelerate their professional careers.
Share Your Story at GoWest’s 2024 Credit Union Days at the Capitol
Sharing stories about your philanthropy, the services you offer, and the many ways you serve lawmakers’ constituents can shape legislative decisions that have a lasting effect on the industry.
Elevate Your Team’s Growth with GoWest Foundation Scholarships
As your credit union weighs its training budget for the year, remember the Foundation offers scholarship funding exclusively for members.
Swinging for a Cause: Rocky Mountain Chapter’s 2nd Annual Turkey Shoot Out
The 2nd Annual “Turkey Shoot Out,” a GoWest Top Golf Tournament, united 129 credit union participants from various locations within the GoWest region.
Celebrating International Credit Union Day: A Look at Our Vibrant Credit Union Communities
These dedicated individuals and groups are at the forefront of promoting the “people helping people” philosophy, and their actions are a testament to the positive impact credit unions have on their communities.