Wauna CU

How Wauna’s CADET Program is Developing Future Credit Union Leaders

GoWest’s president and CEO visited the cadets and was impressed by the level of education and training received – resulting in an 80% promotion rate for graduates.

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Unitus’s Plans New Facility in Second Phase of its Distributed Administrative Network

The credit union’s Distributed Administrative Network establishes multiple locations for employees to work, collaborate, and connect in flexible spaces across the region.

First Community

First Community Credit Union Promotes Investment Services Team Member

First Community is pleased to introduce investment services team member and CFS investment advisor, Blake Smith.

OCCU

OCCU Issues Inaugural Auto Asset-Backed Securities

Oregon Community Credit Union, based in Eugene, Oregon, has become the first state-chartered U.S. credit union to issue auto asset-backed securities (auto ABS).

onpoint

OnPoint Community Credit Union Celebrates 90 Years and 500,000 Members with $500 Giveaways

Ninety winners’ names will be drawn at the end of the day on November 30, 2022. Branch staff will also give away OnPoint branded merchandise throughout the month.

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Unitus Community Credit Union Ranked Third Most Philanthropic Corporation, Earns Innovation in Philanthropy Award

Unitus celebrated its largest year of giving in 2021, donating more than $464,000 to community partners and organizations. It marked a 47% increase in community giving over 2020.

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First Community Credit Union Announces Two New Leadership Team Members

Crissie Files was promoted to Branch Manager at the Florence, Oregon branch, and Riley Maciel was promoted to Branch Manager at the Grants Pass South, Oregon branch.

YCUP

Interested in Joining the YCUP PDX Board?

Join the Young Credit Union Professionals of Portland at 6:30pm PST on Tuesday, November 15 via Zoom to chat about the exciting openings available on the YCUP PDX Board in 2023.

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Credit Unions Collaborate to Support Salem Health Respite Garden and Chapel

In keeping with their not-for-profit, cooperative structure and “People Helping People” mission, eight Salem credit unions banded together to support the Salem Health Foundation’s Respite Garden and Chapel.

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Longtime InRoads Credit Union President/CEO and CLO Announce Retirement

Both Brooke Van Vleet-Pearson, president and CEO, and Robin Balza, chief lending officer, have announced plans to retire in 2023. Combined, the two represent over 70 years of industry expertise and leadership.

CCCU

CCCU Announces Melissa Vigil as New Chief Operating Officer

Vigil has more than seventeen years of leadership experience in operations and human resources and comes from Northwest Community Credit Union in Eugene, OR, where she was Chief Operating Officer of the $1.9 billion organization since 2017.

first tech

First Tech Federal Credit Union Earns a 2022 Top Workplace in Oregon Award

The award celebrates employers with 150+ employees with an employee-centered work culture and creates a platform for employee feedback.

OCCU

OCCU Uses Machine Learning to Reduce Holds on Deposits

The new program scans a database to determine if the member qualifies and finds the unique hold limit attributed to the account.

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OnPoint Launches eBook to Help Guard Against Evolving Tactics in Cybercrime

From ransomware-for-hire to smishing attacks, OnPoint provides guidance on protecting against the newest cybersecurity threats.

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Oregon State Credit Union wins White Hat award

A combined match from NAFCU and the credit union totaling $72,394 was distributed in Oregon through CU4Kids to support nonprofit children’s hospitals.

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YCUP PDX Hosts Advocacy BBQ; Plans Upcoming CEO Roundtable

The fun event was attended by more than 24 credit union supporters, including special guest speakers State Senator Kayse Jama, State Senator Michael Dembrow, and others.

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How Video Testimonials Helped Nearly Triple a Credit Union’s Membership Growth

Members tell the Ironworkers USA Federal Credit Union story in over 35 featured testimonials as part of a key marketing strategy.

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Pacific Crest FCU and Klamath Public Employees FCU Announce Intent to Merge

Under the planned merger, members of both credit unions will benefit from an anticipated expansion of services and an expanded number of branch locations.

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Mid Oregon Launches Annual Supplies 4 Schools Fundraiser

Throughout the month of August, Mid Oregon is collecting school supplies and cash donations from both members and non-members in-person at branches or online.

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Unitus Announces Strategic Shift to Distributed Administrative Network of Facilities

The new operational model will better serve the credit union’s changing needs and will reduce operating costs.

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OnPoint Community Credit Union Match Donations to the KGW School Supply Drive

2022 is the 15th year OnPoint has partnered with the KGW School Supply Drive to send students back to school with the tools they need to learn.