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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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First Tech Unveils “First Tech Beyond” Program, Partnering With Portland’s Four Professional Sports Teams to Revolutionize Fan Engagement for Members

First Tech Federal Credit Union recently announced “First Tech Beyond,”a unified program that brings together its sponsorships – including Portland Timbers, Thorns, the city’s new WNBA team and the Trail Blazers.

Mid Oregon Credit Union Expands Executive Leadership Team

Mid Oregon Credit Union recently announced several changes in its Executive Leadership Team to support the credit union’s strategic growth and service to its members.

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Oregon Credit Unions Continue Long Tradition of Strong Advocacy

The Oregon advocacy force was over 200 strong, with delegation sizes from the credit unions ranging from two to 37. And all of them had an important voice during the day.

Mid Oregon Opens State-of-the-Art Branch in Bend’s Old Mill District

Mid Oregon Credit Union recently opened its new corporate headquarters and eighth full-service branch in the Old Mill District in Bend, Ore.

Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy

Unitus Community Credit Union has a new partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy to support the preservation and care of invaluable wetlands ecosystems.

Introducing Marketing Tools To Share Credit Unions’ Positive Impacts

Credit union marketers are critically important in getting the word out to Main Street. GoWest has created an online toolkit to help them share the good news about credit unions’ positive impacts.

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Fibre Federal Credit Union Empowered Communities with $240,000 in Grants

Fibre Federal Credit Union utilized a strategic partnership with Visa to distribute nearly a quarter million dollars in grants to community partners in 2024.

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Forrit Credit Union Opens New Rockwood Branch in Portland

Forrit Credit Union opened a new branch in Portland’s Rockwood neighborhood on Jan. 24 aimed at enhancing services and expanding access to financial resources for its members, t

Fibre Federal Credit Union Raises More Than $62,000 for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in 2024

Fibre Federal’s Doernbecher Days in 2024 yielded $25,100 in donations and 650 plush llamas were purchased and donated back to young patients.

First Tech Equips Tech Professionals to Master Finances and Realize Financial Independence

First Tech Federal Credit Union recently announced the launch of its new “Envision Future Finance™” program starting in the heart of Seattle’s tech community, with expansion into other U.S. tech-centric areas.

The Data Credit Unions Need to Celebrate Their Impact

New Economic and Community Impact Reports are ready for credit union in the GoWest region to use to advocate for priority legislation in statehouses and in Washington, D.C.

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First Tech Federal Credit Union Announces Multi-Year Partnership With Portland Timbers

First Tech Federal Credit Union recently announced that they have entered into a multi-year partnership with the Portland Timbers.