Regional Member News
Premier Members Credit Union Opens 19th Branch
Premier Members Credit Union opened its third Westminster location and 19th branch in June to better serve its 77,000 members in Colorado’s Front Range.
WECU Hosts Bite of Reality Events to Teach Students Real World Financial Skills
Washington-based WECU hosted two Bite of Reality events at Bellingham High School and Shuksan Middle School in Bellingham. The events saw more than 90 enthusiastic teens participate.
Numerica wins “Champion of Diversity” Award
Numerica Credit Union, headquartered in Washington’s Spokane Valley, was named the 2024 Champion of Diversity on June 26 at the Tri-Cities Diversity Summit.
Clarity Credit Union Accepts $4 Million CDFI Deposit from Micron
On June 10, Micron Technology, Inc. announced it had made a $4 million deposit with Clarity Credit Union to boost access to capital for local Idaho communities.
TAPCO Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Frederickson Branch
TAPCO Credit Union announced the groundbreaking of its new full-service branch in Frederickson, Wash. The ceremony marks a significant milestone in TAPCO’s 90-year history and exemplifies the organization’s ongoing commitment to Tacoma and Pierce County.
Pima Federal Credit Union Raises $78,000 for the Local Community
Pima Federal Credit Union announced that its 11th Annual Pima Federal Golf Classic raised $78,000. The event, held on May 2, 2024, at the Golf Club at Dove Mountain, hosted 140 golfers and included a live raffle and silent auction.
Fibre Federal Promotes Buller and Sullivan to Executive Vice Presidents
Fibre Federal Credit Union, based in Longview, Wash., announced on May 29 the promotion of executives Shelly Buller and Ryan Sullivan to Executive Vice Presidents.
Numerica Charitable Fund Grants $372,000 to Nonprofits
With grants for 21 regional nonprofits, Numerica Credit Union, which serves members in Washington and North Idaho, distributed more than $372,000 through the 2024 Numerica Charitable Fund.
Credit Union West Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Arizona High School Seniors
Credit Union West announced the five Arizona high school seniors chosen to receive scholarships from the credit union’s 2024 Scholarship Program.
Premier Members Credit Union Gives $50,000 in High School Senior Scholarships and Nonprofit Grants
On May 20, Premier Members Credit Union, based in Boulder, Colo., presented $50,000 to their local communities through $25,000 in high school senior scholarships and $25,000 in nonprofit grants.
OnPoint’s Announces 2024 Prizes for Excellence in Education
OnPoint Community Credit Union, which serves members in Oregon and Southwest Washington, announced on May 24 the four winners of the 2024 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Educator of the Year awards.
Credit Union West Donates More Than $9,000 to Soldier’s Best Friend
Employees at Glendale, Ariz.-based Credit Union West partnered with the CU West CARES Charitable Foundation to donate $9,489.04 to Soldier’s Best Friend, an Arizona-based nonprofit organization dedicated to pairing and training service dogs with eligible veterans at no cost to the veteran.
InRoads Credit Union Awards More Than $100,000 to Local Columbia County High Schools
InRoads Credit Union based in St. Helens, Ore., is proud to announce the continued success of its Team Up for Schools program, which awarded $103,550 to Columbia County high schools this 2023-2024 school year.
iQ Credit Union Furthers High School Financial Education with Campus Branches and Scholarships
At iQ, a focus is placed on ensuring high school students have what they need to become financially responsible adults. They do this in many ways including offering Bite of Reality financial education fairs, having high school branches, and offering scholarships to students who are furthering their education at colleges, universities, or trade schools.
SELCO Community Credit Union Awards $200,000 Grant for Development of Affordable Homes
SquareOne Villages recently received a $200,000 grant from Springfield, Ore.-based SELCO Community Credit Union to aid in building the nonprofit’s Rosa Village Co-op affordable housing project.
Fibre Federal Credit Union Restoring Historic Daily News Building to Create Digital Member Experience Center
Fibre Federal Credit Union has purchased the iconic Longview Daily News building in Longview, Wash., with plans to restore the building and establish a state-of-the-art Member Experience Center.
OCCU Adds New Vice President of Retail Operations
Oregon-based OCCU is excited to announce that Cheleana Stafflund has been promoted to Vice President of Retail Operations.
Pima Federal and RBAZ Bancorp, Inc. Announce Acquisition Agreement for Republic Bank of Arizona
Tucson, Ariz.-based Pima Federal Credit Union and RBAZ Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of Republic Bank of Arizona, announced on May 16 that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Pima will purchase substantially all of the assets and assume substantially all of the liabilities of Republic Bank in an all-cash transaction.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Promotes Holly McHugh to General Counsel
First Tech Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Holly McHugh to General Counsel, where she will lead the credit union’s Enterprise Governance & Legal Affairs (EGLA), Vendor Management, and Compliance teams.
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.
Vantage West Celebrates Golder Branch Grand Opening
Arizona-based Vantage West Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new branch located in Catalina, Ariz., on May 14.