First Tech and DCU Merger

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 Leadership

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.

CDFI Fund

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 […]

Leadership Institute - Arizona Cohort 2024

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.

First Credit Union Mad City Money

First Credit Union Brings Back Successful Financial Education Event for Teens

First Credit Union hosted an immersive financial education experience for junior high and high school students on Sept. 21 at Estrella Community College in Avondale, Ariz.

Jeremy Mandery TAPCO

Jeremy Mandery Joins TAPCO Credit Union as Chief Lending Officer

TAPCO Credit Union announced on Sept. 25 that Jeremy Mandery has joined the credit union as the new Chief Lending Officer.

Clarity Finopotamus Award

Clarity Credit Union Wins Finopotamus Tekki Award for Medical Payment Loan Program

Clarity Credit Union won the Tekkie Award from Finopotamus in the category of Revenue Growth. Finopotamus provides “fintech news for […]

Numerica Sam Bishop

Numerica Hires Sam Bishop as Private Banking Relationship Officer

Numerica Credit Union recently announced that Sam Bishop has been hired as a Private Banking Relationship Officer.

Verity Credit Union

Verity Credit Union’s Microgrant Program Supports Underserved Communities in Washington State

Verity Credit Union’s Microgrant Program provides $5,000 in unrestricted monetary support for organizations whose work benefits historically underserved communities within Washington State. Since its launch in 2017, the program has supported over 50 organizations with more than $152,000.

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.

Wyo Central StagePoint Merger logo

Wyo Central Federal Credit Union to Merge with StagePoint Federal Credit Union

Wyo Central Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that members have overwhelmingly approved the merger with StagePoint Federal Credit Union, effective Oct. 1, 2024. This strategic merger will bring together the strengths of both Wyoming institutions, enhancing service offerings and delivering greater value to members. 

Harborstone Credit Union Announces Agreement to Merge with Community 1st Credit Union

Lakewood, Wash.-based Harborstone Credit Union announced on Monday, Sept. 23 that it has plans to merge with Community 1st Credit […]

Ent Credit Union

Ent Credit Union Announces Amy Nigrelli as New Chief Marketing Officer and Chris Chippindale’s Promotion to Chief Experience Officer

Ent Credit Union announced on Sept. 9 the appointment of Amy Nigrelli as its new Chief Marketing Officer and Chris Chippindale as Chief Experience Officer.

Desert Financial Credit Union

Desert Financial Credit Union Launches New Community Heroes First-Time Homebuyer Program

Desert Financial Credit Union launched its Community Heroes First-Time Homebuyer Program, a new program that strives to make homebuying more affordable for members of the military, first responders, government and civil servants, educators and those in the medical field. 

Vantage West Credit Union

Vantage West Champions Arizona Entrepreneurs With Local and National Partnerships

Vantage West Credit Union is supporting two key programs making a significant impact on Arizona’s small business community – Fuerza Local – Tucson and the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Incubator. 

Colorado Credit Union Girl Scouts

Colorado Girl Scouts Gain Financial and Leadership Skills With New Junior Financial Counselor Patch

Colorado Credit Union and Girl Scouts of Colorado recently introduced an exciting new patch program – the Junior Financial Counselor patch. This innovative patch program is designed to equip girls with essential financial management skills to become leaders in their community. 

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.

CU West Cares StreetLightUSA donation

CU West CARES Charitable Foundation Donates Over $8,000 to StreetLightUSA

The CU West CARES Charitable Foundation and Credit Union West employees donated $8,120.32 to StreetLightUSA, an Ariz.-based nonprofit organization that helps victims of human trafficking.

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 […]

Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard Center for Business Analytics Announce Statewide FinTech Competition

Sound Credit Union and the University of Washington Tacoma’s (UWT) Milgard Center for Business Analytics are inviting entrepreneurs to join their statewide FinTech Incubator Challenge. This initiative aims to connect with innovators passionate about financial technology and uncover cutting-edge tools that can help consumers manage their finances and make informed decisions.