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Unitus Community Credit Union Hosts First Annual Earth Day Celebration
Unitus Community Credit Union and several community partners celebrated collaborative sustainability efforts at the credit union’s first annual Earth Day Celebration.
STCU Promotes Four New VP-Directors
Spokane-based STCU announced that four employees have been promoted to VP-Director positions, continuing the credit union’s legacy of developing leaders from within.
Maps Credit Union Brings Bite of Reality to Oregon’s Jefferson High School
On April 30, students at Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Ore., participated in Bite of Reality, a dynamic financial literacy simulation hosted by Maps Credit Union.
First Tech Federal Credit Union and Learn Fresh Bring STEM Programming to Portland Students with Support of Trail Blazers, Timbers, and Thorns
A partnership between First Tech and Learn Fresh will provide a continuum of STEM learning offerings to students across the region connecting to their passions in sports.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Invests $100,000 in Local Environmental Nonprofits
OnPoint Community Credit Union is giving $100,000 to four local environmental nonprofits to mark Earth Day 2025. The investment is […]
Celebrating Every Credit Union’s Impact
Oxford Economics performed an analysis for all 311 credit unions with branches in the GoWest footprint in 2023. These reports, distributed to each credit union’s leadership team recently, measure the credit union’s contribution to the GDP, employment, wages, and member benefits.
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.