SELCO Community Credit Unions Promotes Mike Donaca and Michael Sauley to Expand Lending Leadership Roles

SELCO Community Credit Union has promoted two longtime leaders to expanded roles overseeing the Ore.-based credit union’s lending and credit divisions.

Cascade Community Credit Union Ranked as a Top Credit Union in the U.S.

Cascade Community Credit Union received top rankings through the nationally recognized S&P Global Market Intelligence list, ranking as the #1 Credit Union in Oregon and #2 of 4,900 Credit Unions in the United States in 2025.

For Small Credit Unions, GoWest Events Deliver Big Value

GoWest events are designed to deliver practical insights, meaningful connections, and real-world strategies that leaders can bring back to their teams.

Credit Union Advocates Bring a United Voice to Arizona’s Capitol

Over 150 Arizona advocates from 18 credit unions gathered in Phoenix on March 12 for Arizona Credit Union Day at the Capitol.

Make an Impact This April with Youth Month Resources

Credit unions nationwide are celebrating both National Credit Union Youth Month and National Financial Literacy Month in April.

Lisa White Introduced as OnPoint Community Credit Union’s New Chief Financial Officer

OnPoint Community Credit Union has welcomed finance executive Lisa White to serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Nominations Now Open: 2026 GoWest Board of Directors

The GoWest Board of Directors is comprised of at-large Directors elected from Regular Member credit unions. Nominations are being accepted now through March 27, 2026

Built for Small Teams: Inside the Small Credit Union Resource Center

The Small Credit Union Resource Center has been refreshed to better reflect how small credit unions work — collaboratively, creatively, and with limited time and resources.

BECU Plans New Neighborhood Financial Centers in Auburn, Liberty Lake, and Mercer Island

With these additional NFCs, the credit union has announced five new locations in 2026, including its recently opened Bainbridge Island NFC and soon-to-open Lakewood NFC.

Forrit Credit Union Brings Bite of Reality Workshops to Students in Gresham

During February and March, Forrit Credit Union has brought the Bite of Reality experience to approximately 75 local high school students through three workshops in Gresham, Ore.

SELCO Community Credit Union Announces Retirement of SVP Craig Carpenter After Four Decades in Financial Services

Following a career spanning more than 20 years with SELCO Community Credit Union and four decades in the financial services industry, Craig Carpenter, Senior Vice President of Lending & Business Banking will be retiring from SELCO.

Your Invitation to Connect: Credit Union Community Events in March Across the Region

Across GoWest’s region, Credit Union Communities are bringing the spirit of collaboration to life through events designed to connect, inspire, […]

Unitus Community Credit Union Strengthens Local Impact with $575,942 in Community Giving in 2025

Unitus Community Credit Union’s total community giving for 2025 reached $575,942, reflecting a continued commitment to creating meaningful impact, deepening connections, and providing direct support to critical community resources across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Oregon Credit Unions Rally at Legislative Luncheon in Salem

Oregon credit unions showed up to deliver a clear message: we are present, engaged, and united in protecting the not-for-profit financial cooperative model that serves more than half of Oregonians.

Sisters High Schools Students Develop Financial Literacy Through Bite of Reality Fairs

More than 50 students at Sisters High School, In Sister, Ore., stepped into the real world last week during a Bite of Reality financial literacy workshop, transforming the library into a hands-on budgeting simulation.

Where Credit Union Professionals Connect: 2026 Councils Begin Soon!

GoWest’s Councils kick off their 2026 sessions next week, creating space for credit union professionals across the region to connect through virtual peer groups.

Mid Oregon Credit Union Invests in Post-Recovery Resilience

Mid Oregon Credit Union donated $75,000 to New Each Morning, funding one full year of operating expenses for The Juniper House, a new, transitional, sober living home empowering women who are graduates of alcohol and drug treatment programs.

Unitus Community Credit Union Helps Eligible Individuals and Families with No Cost Tax Filing

For the fifth consecutive year, Unitus Community Credit Union is partnering with MFS CASH Oregon to provide free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance services to the community.

Rivermark Invests $15,000 in New Financial Program to Uplift Domestic Abuse Survivors

Participants in the POWER program will receive a stipend for each session they attend. The sessions will focus on subjects such as savings, expenses, budgeting, and credit.

Unitus Community Credit Union’s Build and Save Program Matches Nearly $170,000 to Help Small Business Owners Build Stability and Opportunity

The Unitus Build and Save program combined matched savings, financial education, and personalized coaching to support entrepreneurs.

GoWest Board Spotlight

GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Matt Stephenson, Rogue Credit Union President & CEO

For more than two decades, Matt Stephenson has been a steady and influential voice in the Credit Union Movement — one grounded in service, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to advocacy.