Oregon
SELCO Community Credit Union’s Investment & Retirement Services Promotes Josh Lusby and Caleb Pickering
Ore.-based SELCO Community Credit Union has promoted Josh Lusby and Caleb Pickering to new roles within SELCO Investment & Retirement Services.
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates Former Board Chair’s Induction to AACUC Hall of Fame
Former Unitus Community Credit Union Board Chair, Barbara J. Leonard, was inducted posthumously into the AACUC Hall of Fame, a distinguished honor that recognizes the contributions to the credit union community.
ALICE Reports Reveal Growing Number of Financially Struggling Households
GoWest Foundation and Ent Credit Union are proud partners of regional United Ways for sponsorship of United for ALICE’s state reports, which highlight the financial struggles faced by ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households.
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Community Heart Award Winners
Unitus Community Credit Union recently announced the winners of its 2025 International Community Heart Award, an annual award that honors individuals and organizations for their extraordinary service and the time and energy they have given to causes in our international credit union community.
Consolidated Community Credit Union Announces Merger Agreement with KaiPerm NW Credit Union
Consolidated Community Credit Union announced plans on March 18 to merge with KaiPerm NW Credit Union, pending regulatory and member approval
Rivermark Donates $3 Million to Rebuilding Together PNW for No-Cost Repairs to Low-Income Homeowners
The Rivermark Community Fund has directed a grant of $3 million through the support of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to Rebuilding Together PNW
Short, Sweet, and Impactful: How Social Media Videos Can Drive Credit Union Success
A carefully crafted video can grab your audience’s attention, inform them about your credit union’s offerings, and motivate them to act.
Unitus Community Credit Union Earns LEED Certification for Tigard Business Center
Unitus Community Credit Union has been awarded Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification for its Unitus Business Center (UBC)-Tigard in Oregon.
Record Numbers, Strong Impact: Credit Union Advocates Shape Policy at State Capitols
With another successful season of Credit Union Day at the Capitol events in the books, GoWest is excited to report that more credit union advocates participated in our six-state region than ever before.
In Rural Oregon, “Snowmaggedon” Doesn’t Stop Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union
Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union opened its doors for members despite major snowstorm that dumped 20 inches overnight.
InRoads Credit Union Donates Nearly $160,000 to Schools and Community Organizations in 2024
InRoads Credit Union, in partnership with its members and employees, contributed $159,891 to 52 local, charitable organizations and schools in 2024.
Region’s Leaders Proudly Carry State Flags at National GAC
The state league flag ceremony at the National Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. was held on Monday highlighting the collaborative advocacy efforts of associations, leagues, and credit unions across the country.
Happening at GAC: Thurman and Robinson Inducted into Hall of Leaders
Dan Thurman and Teri Robinson take well-deserved places at the “epicenter of advocacy.”
Mid Oregon Credit Union Is Honored With Fourth Crystal Performance Award
Mid Oregon Credit Union received a 2024 Crystal Performance Award for its focus on service, member relationships, sales, and financial soundness.
SELCO Community Credit Union Promotes Tracy Cole to VP, Commercial Portfolio Manager-Operations Team Leader
SELCO Community Credit Union recently promoted Tracy Cole to Vice President, Commercial Portfolio Manager, and Operations Team Leader for its Commercial & Business Banking division.
First Tech Unveils “First Tech Beyond” Program, Partnering With Portland’s Four Professional Sports Teams to Revolutionize Fan Engagement for Members
First Tech Federal Credit Union recently announced “First Tech Beyond,”a unified program that brings together its sponsorships – including Portland Timbers, Thorns, the city’s new WNBA team and the Trail Blazers.
Mid Oregon Credit Union Expands Executive Leadership Team
Mid Oregon Credit Union recently announced several changes in its Executive Leadership Team to support the credit union’s strategic growth and service to its members.
Oregon Credit Unions Continue Long Tradition of Strong Advocacy
The Oregon advocacy force was over 200 strong, with delegation sizes from the credit unions ranging from two to 37. And all of them had an important voice during the day.
Mid Oregon Opens State-of-the-Art Branch in Bend’s Old Mill District
Mid Oregon Credit Union recently opened its new corporate headquarters and eighth full-service branch in the Old Mill District in Bend, Ore.
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy
Unitus Community Credit Union has a new partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy to support the preservation and care of invaluable wetlands ecosystems.
Introducing Marketing Tools To Share Credit Unions’ Positive Impacts
Credit union marketers are critically important in getting the word out to Main Street. GoWest has created an online toolkit to help them share the good news about credit unions’ positive impacts.