Oregon
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clackamas Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Youth and Adult Students
The credit union awarded 10 scholarships this year and has awarded a total of $20,000 since the creation of its College Scholarship Program in 2021.
TwinStar Credit Union and Northwest Community Credit Union Announce Their Intent to Merge
The merger is contingent upon NWCU members’ vote to accept the organization’s plan to merge under the authority of the State of Washington’s charter. Upon membership approval, the entities would become one sometime in 2023.
OCCU Foundation Donates $300,000 to PeaceHealth Child Life Specialist Program
The donation will help hire more specialists at PeaceHealth’s certified Child Life Specialists where they help infants, children, youth, and families cope with the stress and uncertainty of illness, trauma, and loss.
