Columbia Credit Union Announces Steve Kenny’s Retirement, Appoints Salvestrin Interim CEO

The Board has formed an ad hoc Executive Search Committee and will soon initiate a thoughtful recruitment process, expected to span several months.

Numerica Promotes Cherie Patterson to Branch Manager

Born and raised in North Idaho, Patterson has worked for Numerica for nearly a decade.

Horizon Launches the Latest in Drive-Up Technology at New Boise Branch

The new branch is the first Horizon location in Southern Idaho to offer extended drive-up hours with two video teller machines, also known as Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs).

Giving a Boost to Small Businesses in East Idaho 

Discover how partnering with the GoWest Foundation enhanced one credit union’s community impact.

OCCU

OCCU Announces Nine New Leadership Assignments

The credit union implemented structural leadership changes to ensure organizational readiness and sustain innovation.

WyHy Credit Union Sponsors Student Financial Education Program Through Stukent

WyHy is providing Stukent to teachers and students at 18 local high schools in Cheyenne, Casper, Gillette, Green River, Rock Springs, Laramie, and additional Wyoming cities.

Alaska USA Appoints New Executive Leadership

Jeff Gregg, Noël Gabler, and Bryan Rosbach join Alaska’s executive team.

Unitus Community Credit Union Focuses on Giving to Conclude 2022

Combined with the additional food and fund drive gifts, this culminated in $23,024 in 2022 holiday giving.

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Columbia Credit Union Donates $19,600 to Local Veterans Groups

This is the eighth year that the credit union has run its Veterans Appreciation Loan Promotion, raising a total of $156,700 for local veterans groups during that time.

Mountain America Foundation Launches 2nd Annual Elevate Scholarship Program for Youth

The academic initiative will award $2,500 scholarships to 120 high school graduates from within the credit union’s six-state reach.

Premier Members

Premier Members Credit Union Receives Silver-level Certification on 2022 Green Business Program

PMCU supports community at all levels with environmental and socially minded efforts.

north idaho

North Idaho Chapter of Credit Unions Donated $18,000 to Newby-ginnings

Seventy people representing eight different area credit unions were present for the dinner.

harborstone

Harborstone Credit Union Opens New Branch in Federal Way Community

Washington-Based Harborstone Credit Union brings financial expertise to Federal Way.

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OnPoint Community Credit Union Named One of Oregon’s Most Admired Financial Services Companies in 2022

Portland Business Journal ranked Oregon’s largest credit union as second in financial services.

numerica

Numerica Announced New VP of Equity and Community Development, and VP of Community Engagement and Philanthropy

Spokane Valley-based Numerica Credit Union announced Lars Gilberts has been promoted to vice president of equity and community development, and Amanda Swan has been promoted to vice president of community engagement and philanthropy.

First Tech

First Tech Federal Credit Union Appoints Chief Experience Officer and Chief Marketing Officer

Jason Heupel has assumed the new role of chief experience officer and Brandon Hunt has been named chief marketing officer.

IQ

iQ Credit Union Announces the Opening of its Third Oregon Branch in Happy Valley

The community branch offers a full suite of financial products and services. iQ works hard to staff local to the area, creating a familiar experience for all members. 

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Columbia Credit Union Recognized for Corporate Philanthropy by Portland Business Journal

During 2021, Columbia Credit Union helped raise $8.3 million for local organizations, donated to 43 nonprofits, and volunteered 1,038 hours of time working to improve education, housing access, environmental protections, and more across the community.

First Tech

Numerica Student Scholarship to Honor Sandy Williams

To honor the memory of Sandy Williams, a Spokane civil rights activist, Numerica has designated one of their annual scholarships for Eastern Washington University students who embody her legacy.

Cascade

Cascade Federal Credit Union Announces Merger with Tacoma Narrows Federal Credit Union

The merger went into effect on November 1. Accounts and systems will convert on December 1, giving the 800 former Tacoma Narrows FCU members access to all of Cascade FCU‘s products, services, and branches.

Fraud Awareness

Minnequa Works Credit Union Joins Movement to Shine a Spotlight on Fraud

Minnequa Works joined hundreds of organizations that have partnered with the ACFE, the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education, for the yearly Fraud Week campaign.