Oregon
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 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.
Fresh Voices, Big Impact: Young Professionals Crash the GAC 2026
This year’s Crash the GAC cohort includes 61 outstanding credit union professionals from across the country, including nine from GoWest member credit unions.
Real Answers, Real Connections: Tap the Power of Peer Insight with Credit Union Conversations
Credit unions thrive when they learn from one another, and Credit Union Conversations makes that collaboration easier than ever. Available […]
GoWest Launches Small Credit Union Accelerator With Big Investment
The Small Credit Union Accelerator Program is designed for credit unions with assets of up to $250 million, to equip them with the resources, collaboration, and advocacy support needed to thrive in today’s operating environment.
Mid Oregon Credit Union Establishes Innovative Workforce Housing Revolving Loan Fund with Support from GoWest Foundation
Mid Oregon Credit Union’s long-standing dedication to their community aligns perfectly with the goals of the Workforce Housing Revolving Loan Fund initiative, which seeks to address the growing housing affordability crisis in Bend, particularly for middle-income families.
OCCU President & CEO Ron Neumann Announces Retirement; Gregory Schumacher Named Successor
OCCU President and CEO Ron Neumann has announced his retirement and the OCCU Board of Directors has unanimously selected current OCCU Executive Vice President Gregory Schumacher as his successor.
Rivermark Secures $3 Million Grant for Veterans Affordable Housing in Portland
Rivermark Community Credit Union has secured the maximum $3 million grant from the FHLB Des Moines Affordable Housing Program for development of a 44-unit multifamily affordable housing project for veterans and their families.
STCU Celebrates Highly Successful Season of Giving
STCU has surpassed $600,000 in giving this season, which began with $350,000 donated to food security initiatives last fall.
Columbia Credit Union Welcomes Ash Rawal as Chief Information Officer
Ash Rawal brings more than two decades of financial services and technology leadership experience and will guide the credit union’s information technology strategy, operational resilience, and innovation roadmap.
