Regional Member News
OnPoint Community Credit Union Donates $2.5M to Oregon and Southwest Washington Nonprofits in 2023
Meals on Wheels, Rose Haven and Portland Housing Center are among the latest recipients in a record year of giving for Oregon’s largest credit union.
Cascadia Chapter Annual Turkey Shoot Raises Nearly $900 for Blanchet House
This tradition, running since 2011, pays homage to the late Bob Burns, a revered credit union executive and community leader.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Named Oregon’s Most Admired Financial Services Company in 2023
The Portland Business Journal ranked Oregon’s largest credit union first among banks and wealth management firms.
BECU’s 10th Annual People Helping People Awards Program Grants $525,000 to Member-Nominated Nonprofits
For the first time in three years, the celebration was held in person and recognized the positive impact of more than 30 nonprofits in BECU’s service areas.
Colorado Credit Union Collaboration: Supporting Hunger Initiatives with Social Media ‘Wrap Battle’
Northern Colorado Credit Union, based in Greeley, kicked off the giving event Nov. 17.
First Sound Bank Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Harborstone Credit Union
Harborstone Credit Union will purchase substantially all assets and assume substantially all liabilities of First Sound Bank.
BECU Expands Footprint with New Financial Centers in Tacoma and Shoreline
Both locations will join over 60 existing financial centers serving BECU’s more than 1.4 million members.
Numerica Credit Union Announces Two Branch Manager Promotions
Marco Espinoza and Martha Henry have each worked at Numerica for several years.
Solarity Credit Union, Yakima Federal Welcome Washington State Legislators to Discuss Community Empowerment
Committee members met with each organization to explore and discuss the role community-based financial institutions play in positively impacting our communities and providing banking services to the underserved.
iQ Credit Union Celebrates the Opening of its Newly Relocated Salmon Creek Branch
The new location will be in the Skyview Station development in Vancouver.
A 93-year-old Grandmother’s Advice Earns Her and Her Grandson $50,000 Through New Program at Gesa Credit Union
The grandmother and grandson from Kennewick participated in Gesa Credit Union’s “Refer-a-Friend” promotion.
Unitus Community Credit Union Opens New Branch at Cascade Station
Unitus’ new Cascade Station Branch will offer expanded services, including a Virtual Teller Machine (VTM) and Saturday hours.
Gesa Credit Union Announces Grand Opening of Renton High School Branch
The credit union’s history-making High School Credit Union Program now operates student-run branches at 13 schools across the state.
Unitus Community Credit Union Places Second in National Awards for Philosophy in Action
The award recognizes credit unions that do an extraordinary job incorporating credit union philosophy into daily operations.
Solarity Concludes Successful Coat Drive for YWCA Yakima
The initiative aimed to collect essential cold weather gear for those in need as temperatures drop.
BECU Welcomes Jason Rudman as Chief Member and Digital Experience Officer
In his role, Rudman will oversee BECU’s member journey across all channels.
Mountain America Credit Union, First Tech Federal Credit Union Highlighted on Money’s ‘Best Credit Unions’ list
The ranking considered opening balance requirements, interest paid, fees, and other factors at 273 of the nation’s largest financial institutions.
OCCU Foundation Golf Classic Supports Hungry Local Families
Proceeds will go directly to local food security programs for children and families in need through the OCCU Foundation Feeding Families Fund.
Gesa Credit Union Launches Five New Commercial Banking Deposit Products
The credit union has added new products to its commercial banking line to better serve the diverse needs of its commercial members across all markets in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Forrit Credit Unions Participated in ‘Best Day Ever’
Mobilizing their passionate staff, they took to the streets of downtown Portland and Hillsboro in superhero capes, proudly displaying the Forrit name.
Lighting the Way for Leaders with ‘TORCH’
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