Oregon
Voting Opens for SELCO Community Credit Union’s Classroom Makeovers: Up to $45,000 in Awards Available
SELCO is inviting Oregonians to cast a vote of a different kind — for their favorite classroom makeover project among nine finalists. The online public vote will decide three winning educators for a Regional Classroom Makeover.
iQ Credit Union Earns Spot Among Top Workplaces in Oregon for 2024
Ranking 23rd this year among mid-sized companies, this is iQ’s ninth year in a row on the list – a reflection of their ongoing commitment to creating a great place to work.
Fibre Federal Credit Union & TLC’s Communities First Program Supports Local Colleges and Hospitals
Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC announced the continuation of its Communities First Program, a multi-year sponsorship for community colleges and hospitals within the 11 Washington and Oregon counties it serves.
Credit Unions Across the Region Make a Difference in Their Communities on ICU Day
International Credit Union (ICU) Day, on Oct. 17, was a day reflect upon the credit union movement’s history, promote its […]
Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded the John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award
The Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) awarded Unitus Community Credit Union its John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award during a celebratory luncheon at Unitus Business Center in Tigard, Ore., on Oct. 11.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Tackles Digital Threats With Cybersecurity eBook
OnPoint Community Credit Union released its 2024 The OnPoint Guide to Personal Cybersecurity eBook to help consumers protect themselves in an ever-evolving cybercrime landscape.
Two GoWest Region Credit Union Leaders to Receive National Herb Wegner Memorial Award
Two GoWest region credit union leaders are 2025 recipients of the Herb Wegner Memorial Award, established by the National Credit Union Foundation.
InRoads Credit Union Leader Appointed to Hillsboro Schools Foundation and Farmers Market Boards
InRoads Credit Union announced that Aimee Thompson, Business Development Officer, has been recently appointed to the Hillsboro Schools Foundation Board and the Hillsboro Farmers Market Board.
First Tech Credit Union Becomes “Game Changing” Partner of Portland WNBA & Portland Thorns
RAJ Sports announced on Oct. 10 First Tech Federal Credit Union as the inaugural partner and Official Credit Union of […]
GoWest Congratulations the 2024 Advanced Leadship Program Graduates
GoWest proudly announces the 2024 graduates of the Advanced Leadership Program. This year’s class of 21 credit union professionals graduated with sustainable leadership practices, new thinking, and a clear understanding of their unique development path moving forward, as well as a network of industry peers.
Mid Oregon Credit Union Recognized as Top Workplace for 2024
Mid Oregon Credit Union has been awarded a 2024 Top Workplaces honor by The Oregonian Top Workplaces. This is the third consecutive year the Ore.-based credit union has received this award.
Advantis Credit Union and Rivermark Community Credit Union Merger Becomes Official
With 88% of ballots cast in favor of a merger, Advantis Credit Union members overwhelmingly demonstrated their support to merge their credit union with Rivermark Community Credit Union. The two Portland, Ore., metro-based credit unions first announced their intent to merge in January
First Tech Federal Credit Union and Digital Federal Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) and First Tech Federal Credit Union (First Tech) announced on Sept. 30 their intent to combine through a merger of equals for the benefit of members, employees, and communities.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Appoints Dayne Sorensen and Michelle Loftsgard as Regional Area Managers
OnPoint Community Credit Union announced on Sept. 25 the expansion of its leadership team with the promotion of two local branch managers to Assistant Vice President/Area Managers of two of Oregon’s fastest-growing regions.
GoWest CDFI Credit Unions Awarded $9.775 Million in U.S. Treasury Financial Assistance Awards
On Sept. 26, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) awarded 357 Community Development […]
Congratulations to the 2024 Graduates of GoWest’s Leadership Institute
GoWest Credit Union Association is proud to announce the graduates of the 2024 Leadership Institute. The 37 graduates, who represent 27 credit unions from across the GoWest six-state region, have demonstrated their commitment to building the talent pipeline and advancing the priorities of credit unions.
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 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.
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 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 […]