Washington
‘Member Obsession’ Drives New Marketing Campaign at Solarity Credit Union
Passion, Impact, and Courage and driving factors in its authentic, emotional, and member-experience-focused campaign that is built from a desire to deeply understand its members.
The BECU Foundation Announces 2022 Housing Stability Grant Recipients
Eight local nonprofit organizations were awarded grants of $100,000 each to help prevent homelessness in BECU’s service areas and support financial well-being.
Gesa Credit Union Opens Applications for Over $100,000 in Education Scholarships
Since 1987, Gesa has awarded more than $630,000 in scholarship funds.
BECU Welcomes Rick Eiel as Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Eiel is responsible for developing and enabling enterprise data, analytics, and insight capabilities that will inform and accelerate the credit union’s business strategies, execution, and performance.
Canopy Donated More Than $200,000 in 2022
Canopy partnered with over 25 Eastern Washington nonprofits and community organizations financially and with volunteer hours.
STCU Adds Chief Retail Officer Brian Read
Read brings deep experience in the retail space, starting as a teller and most recently as Umpqua Bank’s Executive Vice President and Head of Retail Banking.
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.
Harborstone Credit Union Opens New Branch in Federal Way Community
Washington-Based Harborstone Credit Union brings financial expertise to Federal Way.
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.
How WECU’s Video Strategy is Bolstering Local Businesses This Holiday Season
Four videos feature a local banking loan officer and spotlight independent small businesses in their local area to support this holiday season.
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.
Q&A with Carla Cicero: One of the Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions
Carla Cicero, President and CEO at Numerica Credit Union, shares insights in the “strategic reboot” and advancement of women in credit unions.
New Business Practices Inspired by Credit Unions’ Visit to South Korea
GoWest credit unions explored the principles, best practices, structure, and values of South Korean credit unions through the Global Bridges Program.
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.
Numerica’s Jessica Johnson Promoted to VP of Risk Management
In her 16 years at Numerica, Johnson has gained a breadth of experience throughout the credit union, including helping Numerica launch Washington’s first cannabis banking program.
Three GoWest Credit Unions Named CUNA 2022 National Award Winners
Atlantic City Federal Credit Union, Clackamas Federal Credit Union, and SnoCope Credit Union were all honored as national winners.
BECU Announces Beverly Anderson as Next President and Chief Executive Officer
Thirty-year financial services executive with vast experience in transformation, product innovation, and consumer needs to lead the country’s largest community credit union.
BECU Employees Assemble 27,000 Care Kits for Nonprofit Partners
Nearly 2,700 employees give back to their communities during BECU Cares Day.
United Way honors Numerica with Legacy Award
The credit union was honored for decades of volunteer efforts, financial support to nonprofits, and the active community involvement demonstrated by its leadership.
Two Families Moving into New, Affordable Homes with Help from Habitat for Humanity and Credit Union Volunteers
Nineteen local Washington credit unions volunteered hundreds of hours to help build two homes for two families in need, in celebration of International Credit Union Day.
Columbia Credit Union Welcomes Sharif Burdzik as Small Business Lending Officer
Burdzik is excited to elevate their small business focus, to more comprehensively ‘make life better’ for the business owners in their community.