Public Awareness
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Harborstone Announces Agreement to Acquire First Sound Bank
The acquisition helps Harborstone Credit Union grow its presence in the Seattle-area marketplace, diversify its assets, and add superior talent and expertise.
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The Cost Of Liquidity
Credit unions have many ways to build liquidity, each with its own benefits and costs. Which option is right for your credit union?
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Origence and Eltropy Partnership Elevates Loan Origination Experience for Consumers
The partnership will provide an opportunity for credit unions to speed up the lending process.
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Origence Hosts Economic and Lending Webcast with Elliot Eisenberg
The webcast will be held July 27 at 11 a.m.
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July 28 is #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day – Join the Global CU Social Media Takeover
Join the Credit Union Movement in reaching millions of people as we take over social media for a single day by sharing testimonials with #ILoveMyCreditUnion.
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GoWest Foundation Chief Impact Officer Featured on ‘The Remarkable Credit Union’
Find out how she responds to the podcast’s big question.
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How GoWest is Helping CU Professionals on Their Journey to Executive Leadership
Follow the journey of your peers as they experience GoWest’s leadership development programs.
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Forbes Announces ‘Best Credit Unions in Each State 2023’
Several GoWest credit unions within the six-state region were recognized.
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MAXX 2023: Scholarships Available for the Signature Conference of the Year
It’s bigger and better than ever! With scholarships, it’s easier than ever to join the MAXX experience.
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Charting A Path to Change Through Advocacy 101 and 201
Anyone can be an advocate — the only thing you need to do is share your story.
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Deadline Nears for Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Grant Applications
Deadline is June 30.
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CFPB 1071 Rule: Checklist for Compliance Success
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing to apply the rule to covered financial institutions.
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Filene Research Institute Invites up to 50 Credit Unions to Enroll in Innovation Study
The deadline to enroll is May 31, and free participation is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Podcast: ‘How Five Credit Unions Joined Forces to Tackle Affordable Housing’
Washington-based credit unions joined forces to invest $11.1 million toward housing in the city of Renton.
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Lenders are Critical to a Healthy Balance Sheet
Data presented at the Lenders Council demonstrated the “unprecedented loan growth” among credit unions in 2022, which exceeded the previous three years combined.
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Gesa CU, American Red Cross Northwest Region Partner to Assist Residents Recovering from Home Fires
Gesa Community Foundation will provide a matching donation to the American Red Cross Northwest Region of up to $10,000.
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Wyoming Credit Unions Unite to Build Veteran’s New Home
Blue FCU and seven other credit unions teamed up for the ‘House That Credit Unions Built’ program.
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Premier Members Credit Union Receives Landmark Recognition from Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition
PMCU is stepping up to support new parents in the organization and across the Front Range.
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Forrit Credit Union Hosts Bite of Reality for Graduating Students
The credit union held a 4-week workshop on financial education for students before they head to college.
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Connecting Big Ideas to Individual Actions – YP Summit
Develop a greater sense of the credit union space and your role in it as you grow your network and take away actionable next steps for your career at YP Summit.