Horizon Credit Union Day of Service 2024

Horizon Credit Union Gives 1,400 Hours of Community Service in Just One Afternoon

On Sept. 17, Horizon Credit Union Go-Givers ditched the office to finish the workday volunteering in their local communities during their seventh annual Go.Give.Grow. event.

NCUA

NCUA Awards Over $3.5 Million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Grants

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) announced awards of more than $3.5 million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants to 135 low-income-designated credit unions, including six in the GoWest region.

Right Hear Mid Oregon CU

Mid Oregon Credit Union Installs RightHear to Improve Access for Blind and Low Vision Visitors

Mid Oregon Credit Union recently announced a pioneering step towards enhanced access to its facilities with the installation of the RightHear Accessibility system at all seven branch locations, making them fully accessible to people who are blind and visually impaired.

Teachers Make Sacrifices for the Good of Their Classroom – How Credit Unions Can Support Them

By Olivia Sorensen, Senior Community Development Specialist, SELCO Community Credit Union A new school year has a unique way of […]

STCU Community Bank

STCU Announces Purchase and Assumption Agreement with Community Bank

STCU (Spokane Teachers Credit Union), Community Bank, and Community Bancshares, Inc., the registered financial holding company of Community Bank, announced […]

Unitus Community Credit Union to Host 4th Annual Juntos Avanzamos Celebration

Unitus Community Credit Union is excited to announce its fourth annual Juntos Avanzamos celebration, set to take place at the Unitus Business Center in Tigard, Ore., on Aug. 20. Initially a celebration of Unitus earning the Juntos Avanzamos (Together We Advance) designation from Inclusiv, the event has now grown to include Hispanic community partners and advocates, all working together to advance financial inclusion.

Providence Federal Credit Union and Consolidated Community Credit Union Expand Their Partnership

Providence Federal Credit Union (PFCU), headquartered in Milwaukie, Ore., announced plans to merge with Consolidated Community Credit Union (CCCU), headquartered […]

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Unitus Community Credit Union Partners with University of Oregon Quarterback on Financial Education Videos

Unitus Community Credit Union is partnering with University of Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel to launch a series of financial education videos

Credit Unions Raise Over $1.5 Million To Help Move Kids Out of Hospitals and Onto Playgrounds

First Tech Federal Credit Union led the annual Northwest Classic Credit Unions for Kids fundraising campaign, uniting First Tech employees and members, business leaders, and 26 credit unions across the nation to raise more than $1.5 million in support of children and families at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Western CUNA Mgmt School Grad July 2024

Meet the Newest Graduates of Western CUNA Management School

On July 25, the newest graduates of the Western CUNA Management School (WCMS) were honored at the 62nd graduation ceremony held in Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif. The “Phi” class of 2024 had 108 graduates, including 45 from the GoWest region.

44 North Credit Union

Linn-Co Federal Credit Union Is Now 44 North Credit Union

Oregon-based Linn-Co Federal Credit Union officially became 44 North Credit Union and changed its field of membership to those who live and work in Linn, Benton, Deschutes, Lane, Lincoln, and Marion counties. 

Evelyn Prime-MacAdam First Tech

First Tech Federal Credit Union Appoints Evelyn Prime-MacAdam to SVP, Digital Products

First Tech Federal Credit Union announced on July 9 the appointment of Evelyn Prime-MacAdam to the SVP of Digital Products, where she will drive digital innovation to deliver an exceptional member experience.

OCCU Board

OCCU Adds Associate Board Members & Board Director

OCCU, which serves members in Oregon and Washington, has appointed two associate members to its board of directors, Jefferson Curl and Dena Putnam-Gilchrist, and elected Justin Freeman as a new director.

Heather Friend Columbia Credit Union

Columbia Credit Union Hires Heather Friend as Chief Operating Officer

Columbia Credit Union, which serves members in Washington and Oregon, has hired Heather Friend as Chief Operating Officer. In this role she will oversee the efficiency of day-to-day operations as well as develop and implement strategies to ensure the success of the credit union’s branches, contact center, support services, and facilities. 

Maps Credit Union 2024 Scholarship winner

Maps Credit Union Awards $58,000 in Scholarships

Oregon-based Maps Credit Union announces its annual scholarships totaling $58,000 awarded to 25 Marion and Polk County high school students to support their post-secondary education. The scholarships, awarded this month, are to local students from across the Mid-Willamette Valley region including Salem-Keizer, Silverton, Woodburn, Mt. Angel, Turner, and Monmouth.  

First Tech Promotion

First Tech Federal Credit Union Names Kalyan Rajamani as Chief Technology Officer

First Tech Federal Credit Union announced in June the appointment of Kalyan Rajamani to Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Rajamani will utilize his background in building high-performing teams while designing and delivering innovative, relevant and secure technology solutions that enrich the lives of the credit union’s members.

Unitus Community Credit Union’s Tru Checking Receives National Certification by Banking Advocates as Safe, Affordable Account

Unitus Community Credit Union announced in June that its Tru Checking account has earned certification for meeting the Bank On National Account Standards through the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund).

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Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC Share 2023 Community and Economic Impact Report

Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC, which serves 11 counties in Washington and Oregon with financial services and community support projects, recently shared their annual Community and Economic Impact Report.

Fibre Federal Credit Union EVP Promotions

Fibre Federal Promotes Buller and Sullivan to Executive Vice Presidents

Fibre Federal Credit Union, based in Longview, Wash., announced on May 29 the promotion of executives Shelly Buller and Ryan Sullivan to Executive Vice Presidents.

OnPoint Educator of the Year Winners 2024

OnPoint’s Announces 2024 Prizes for Excellence in Education

OnPoint Community Credit Union, which serves members in Oregon and Southwest Washington, announced on May 24 the four winners of the 2024 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Educator of the Year awards.

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InRoads Credit Union Awards More Than $100,000 to Local Columbia County High Schools

InRoads Credit Union based in St. Helens, Ore., is proud to announce the continued success of its Team Up for Schools program, which awarded $103,550 to Columbia County high schools this 2023-2024 school year.