Thought Leadership
Local GWLN Sister Societies Foster Personal and Professional Development
The Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) was established in 2009 by the World Council of Credit Unions with a mission to narrow inequality gaps for women, grow the pipeline of leaders, and engage with colleagues to address issues that are locally, nationally, and globally impacting women.
Workforce Housing Info Session Offers Valuable Insights
GoWest Foundation hosted a Workforce Housing Information Session to highlight foundation grants and current credit union collaborations focused on meeting housing needs in communities across the region.
Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with CU Pride
As an industry that prides itself on having a philosophy of People Helping People, it is no surprise that the Credit Union Movement has its own organization dedicated to promoting the visibility and voice of LGBTQ+ individuals within its ranks – CU Pride.
YCUP PDX Hosts Women of Impact Event
YCUP PDX hosted its Women of Impact event on May 16 at Clackamas Community College in Oregon, City, Ore. This event was designed for anyone eager to gain insights into leadership, innovation, and the impact of female leadership within the financial sector.
SELCO Steps Up: The Inspiration to Make a Difference is All Around Us
By Bob Newcomb, President and CEO, SELCO Community Credit Union Where can we do the most good? If you’re a […]
CEO Opinion: Modernizing Your Credit Union Board
Mina Worthington, President and CEO of Solarity Credit Union, shares why her credit union became a success after board governance changes.
More than Financial Services Providers: The Greater Purpose of Credit Unions
GoWest Credit Union Association kicks off MAXX, its signature conference, with inspiration about the unique role of credit unions as beacons of hope and stability.
GoWest CEO Troy Stang Featured on ‘The Digital Banking Podcast’
Stang talks about why the future of the Movement rests on digital transformation.
Rising Leaders: Tray Garrett Shares His Story
Standing out among rising leaders, Garrett shares his journey into leadership and the skills learned through Leadership Institute.
OCCU’s 4-Day Workweek Pilot Shows Benefits for Members and Team
Most surprisingly, the call abandonment rate has plummeted during the pilot period to less than a quarter of 2022 averages, far surpassing expectations.
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?
8 Steps For Building A Purpose-Driven Growth Strategy
A well-defined purpose drives member and employee engagement, which in turn drives sustainable growth.
4 Fundamental Elements Every Spring Strategy Session Needs
If launching another session devoted to strategy sounds daunting, here is a roadmap we urge credit union leaders to use.
GoWest President/CEO Speaks on How Advocacy Can Be Effective in a Divided Congress
GoWest President and CEO Troy Stang spoke to CUBroadcast about GoWest’s high turnout and his strategy behind advocacy.
Do You Know the Four Keys to Credit Union Success?
Check out what CMG has coined as the essential factors for success!
5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Branches
To future-proof your branches, they’ll first need to evolve. These five services offer a good place to start.
Is Your Credit Union Ready to Reimagine Lending? Your Members Are
Credit unions need to improve their auto-decisioning capabilities and have a way to connect with partners of all types.
Arizona YPs Learn to Challenge the Status Quo
Watch the video and hear what Arizona Young Professionals said about this community!
Q&A With GoWest Leadership Institute Scholarship Winner – Taylor Castle
Congratulations to Taylor Castle from Clean Energy Credit Union for winning the Leadership Institute Scholarship Contest – earning Free Registration Tuition ($3,600 Value)
Making Financial Literacy Fun and Engaging from Kindergarten through High School
PNWFCU’s decision to hire a highly experienced classroom teacher, to design the credit union’s K-12 financial literacy programs, has brought the credit union accolades from teachers, parents, and students.