SELCO Scholarship Winners 2024

SELCO Community Credit Union Awards $77,500 in College Scholarships

SELCO Community Credit Union’s annual scholarship program received a record number of applications in 2024 after opening the program to continuing, vocational, and nontraditional students for the first time.

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Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Organizational Changes and Promotions

In April 2024, Unitus Community Credit Union promoted three leaders to vice president roles within the organization and elevated one to an assistant vice president position. These promotions are part of the credit union’s ongoing efforts to ensure its structure positions it for future growth and expansion.

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YCUP PDX Hosts Women of Impact Event

YCUP PDX hosted its Women of Impact event on May 16 at Clackamas Community College in Oregon, City, Ore. This event was designed for anyone eager to gain insights into leadership, innovation, and the impact of female leadership within the financial sector. 

GoWest Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors

GoWest Association has completed its 2024 election cycle, and a slate of candidates was elected to the Board by acclamation for three-year terms beginning September 2024.

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Unitus Community Credit Union Wins Award for Innovation in Digital Banking Excellence

Unitus Community Credit Union has been honored by Alkami Technology with a 2024 FIsioinaries Award, which highlights innovative initiatives through Alkami’s FIsionaries podcast. Unitus earned the award in fintech innovation for its proactive approach to inclusive financial services, including its bilingual initiatives across various touchpoints.

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Mid Oregon Credit Union Members Raise More Than $5,900 for Youth Literacy

Mid Oregon Credit Union’s inaugural SMART Reading fundraiser raised more than $5,900 with 100% of funds staying in each of the six Central Oregon communities where they were collected to support in-school reading engagement programs.

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OnPoint Community Credit Union Presents Community Builder Awards to Five Local Schools

OnPoint Community Credit Union announced the winners of their 2024 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Community Builder awards. Five Oregon schools will receive cash awards for a special project that positively impacts its school and community.

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SELCO Community Credit Union Collects and Refurbishes 1,100 Children’s Books to Benefit SMART Reading

Book drives held at SELCO Community Credit Union’s Oregon place books in the hands of local children.

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Unitus Community Credit Union Opens New Environmentally-Friendly Business Center

Unitus Community Credit Union opened a new Distributed Administrative Network Center on April 29 in Tigard, Oregon. The location of the new Unitus Business Center (UBC)-Tigard was strategically chosen to reduce staff commute time and environmental impacts.

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Preserving and Protecting the Environment Is Top Priority for Credit Unions on Earth Day

Credit unions across the region made working to preserve and protect the planet a priority by announcing environmental and sustainability initiatives and making donations to local non-profits.

Unitus Community Credit Union Donates $20,000 to Local Nonprofits through the Member Impact Fund

Unitus Community Credit Union, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that Community Vision and DevNW will each receive $10,000 grants.

Heritage Grove Credit Union Helps Replant Oregon Forests

This spring, Heritage Grove Credit Union staff joined Oregon Department of Forestry employees and Career Technology Education Center students to plant trees and continue the restoration of areas affected by the 2020 area wildfires.

First Tech Federal Credit Union Bolsters Support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Launches Java4Kids Program

First Tech Federal Credit Union is now providing Java4Kids coffee in its Hillsboro corporate headquarters. All proceeds generated will be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Mid Oregon Receives Third Crystal Performance Award

Mid Oregon Credit Union received a 2023 Crystal Performance Award from Raddon.

Cascade Community Credit Union Ranked #2 Credit Union in the Nation

Cascade Community Credit Union has received top rankings through the nationally recognized S&P Global Market Intelligence list, ranking as the #1 Credit Union in Oregon and #2 of 4,900 Credit Unions in the United States in 2023.

iQ Credit Union Unveils Key Promotions to Enhance Member Experience

iQ Credit Union has announced a series of leadership promotions that expand the member experience throughout all communication and service delivery channels.

Denetta Monk Elected to Unitus Community Credit Union’s Board of Directors

Unitus Community Credit Union announced that Denetta Monk has been elected to its Board of Directors.

iQ Credit Union Announces Retirement of CLO Gayle Rust Gustafson

iQ Credit Union has announced that Gayle Rust Gustafson, Chief Lending Officer, has retired after a 42-year career in the financial services industry.

iQ Credit Union Infuses Local Programs with Impactful Giving

iQ Credit Union unveiled its 2023 annual report and community impact report during the credit union’s recent annual meeting, showcasing a commitment to educational, philanthropic, and partnership initiatives that make the Pacific Northwest a better place to live, work and bank.  

SELCO Steps Up: The Inspiration to Make a Difference is All Around Us

By Bob Newcomb, President and CEO, SELCO Community Credit Union Where can we do the most good? If you’re a […]

Unitus Community Credit Union Hosts 87th Annual Meeting, Announces Board Election Results

Unitus Community Credit Union held its 87th Annual Membership Meeting, celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of 2023.