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GoWest Reviews Treasury’s New CDFI Certification Application

GoWest’s Sharee Adkins, Chief Impact Officer, and Ryan Fitzgerald, SVP, Advocacy, share high level details and timelines, while continuing to advocate for CDFI credit unions.

Oregon CU Leaders Meet with State Treasurer Candidate

Credit Union CEO’s and Advocates met with Senator Elizabeth Steiner on Monday to discuss her race for the Oregon State […]

Register Now for Your Day at the Capitol

You hear it said it all the the time, “Advocacy is job No. 1.” Your engagement is critical to its […]

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Thankful for Extended Deadlines. There’s Still Time to Crash the CUNA GAC!

Calling all young professionals with a passion for advocacy. The deadline is extended until Nov. 26.

Real Time Hike the Hill Updates: GoWest Testifies at NCUA Budget Hearing; Questions Proposed Increases

Members of the GoWest Fall Hike the Hill delegation accompanied John Trull to help deliver credit unions’ position encouraging sound budgetary stewardship.

Real-time Updates from Hike the Hill: Bill to Avert Shutdown Headed for Biden’s Desk

Legislation averting shutdown heads for President’s desk, roundtable with Senate Banking member Lummis, more Hill meetings, and NCUA testimony will headline Thursday.

GoWest Advocates are on the Hill at a Historic Time

As Congress works to avert a government shutdown, a team of CU advocates is on hand for the Fall Hike the Hill. Read more about their very productive schedule.

Apply Now! Slots Still Open for Young Professionals to Crash the CUNA GAC

Crashers have until Nov. 20 to complete their applications. Get a front row seat to see Congress in action.

Business Tax Defeated in Salem, OR

Election returns show an overwhelming majority of voters rejected the tax. Read more about the impact it would have had on workers and businesses.

OR Credit Union Leaders Engage in Congressional Luncheon

Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1)  recently brought together local leaders for an Annual Luncheon called the “Better Future Awards.” Credit unions […]

WATCH: GoWest’s Pam Leavitt Talks Advocacy Evolution with Today’s Credit Unions from MAXX

During MAXX, Pam Leavitt, GoWest’s SVP of Regional Grassroots and Political Programs & Legislative Affairs for Oregon,  sat down with […]

WATCH: GoWest’s Joe Adamack Shares the Latest in State Policy Modernization from MAXX

Joe Adamack, VP of Legislative Affairs at GoWest Credit Union Association, stopped by the Studio Lounge to discuss the latest in […]

Speaker Rayfield Running for OR Attorney General

Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) announced he is running for attorney general. The Corvallis Democrat, who has served one […]

WATCH: GoWest’s Jennifer Wagner Outlines Hyper-Local Advocacy from MAXX

While advocacy is job one and something credit union champions do every day of the year, advocacy season amps up […]

WATCH: Credit Unions Honored for Advocacy

Two credit unions from each GoWest state were recognized at MAXX Convention last week for their dedication to advocacy.

Oregon Credit Unions Featured on the Main Stage at MAXX

Oregon credit unions dig into the advocacy dialogue and MAXX is the perfect time to reflect on their accomplishments. Engagement […]

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Advocacy Opportunities Abound at MAXX

From the mainstage to breakout sessions and roundtables, there’s something for the CU advocate in all of us at MAXX.

Portland CUs: Take Survey to Share Input on Reinvigorating Portland’s Central City

Credit unions are at the table for this key task force. Share your thoughts.

Oregon Legislative Days

Housing and the state budget are some of the priorities being discussed in the three days of meetings.

GoWest Staff Participate in Annual NCSL Meeting

The Annual National Conference of State Legislators brings in thousands of elected officials from all over the country to engage […]