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Cybersecurity Awareness: How to Be Cybersecurity Smart
While Cybersecurity Awareness Month is wrapping up, it's always a good time to share resources and cybersecurity best practice recommendations.
Resources to Strengthen Your Credit Union’s Cybersecurity Readiness
Here are some key resources to help strengthen your cybersecurity readiness and protect what matters most.
The Ransomware Readiness Gap: Why Practice Makes All the Difference
The credit unions that have run a ransomware tabletop exercise with our team have learned one key truth: you can’t know how ready you are until you put your plan to the test.
Modernizing Secure Access for Financial Institutions – Why SASE and ZTNA Are Imperative in a Perimeterless World
For IT and security executives at banks and credit unions, this evolution presents a challenge and an opportunity: how to secure sensitive operations in a world where users, devices and data operate far beyond the corporate firewall.
What Credit Unions Can Learn from Alternative Lenders: Lisa Servon from the MAXX 2025 Mainstage
Speaking from the MAXX 2025 mainstage, Lisa Servon challenged credit unions to better understand why the 25 million unbanked and underbanked households in the U.S. often feel that traditional institutions don’t serve them well.
Deadline Extended to Nov. 5 for 2026 Committee Nominations
This is your final chance to lend your expertise and leadership by serving on a GoWest 2026 Committee, Advisory Group, or Working Group. Submit your nomination by Wednesday, Nov. 5.
Tokenized Deposits vs. Credit Union–Backed Stablecoins: What’s the Real Difference?
The two sound similar on the surface, but the intent and impact behind them are very different.
Vantage West Partners with FHLBank San Francisco to Award $150,000 in AHEAD Program Grants to Arizona Non-Profits
Vantage West Credit Union, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, will deliver $150,000 AHEAD Program grants to three Arizona organizations in support of their efforts to drive economic growth, enhance workforce development, and create equitable opportunities for underserved communities.
Joel Keller Joins Numerica Credit Union as Chief Financial Officer
Numerica Credit Union introduced Joel Keller as its new Chief Financial Officer on Oct. 23.
Salal Credit Union Names Kevin Skinner as Next President and CEO
The Salal Credit Union Board of Directors shared the appointment of Kevin Skinner as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Climb Credit Union and Community Choice Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
Climb Credit Union and Community Choice Credit Union announced on Oct. 17 plans to merge, pending member approval.
Solarity Credit Union Celebrate Grand Opening of New Branch in Moses Lake
Solarity Credit Union opened its newest branch this month in Moses Lake, Wash.
Fibre Federal Celebrates Leader’s Completion of the CUDE Program
Fibre Federal Credit Union shared that its Marketing & Community Development Manager, Crystal Garrison, successfully completed the Credit Union Development Education program.
Westerra Credit Union Appoints Greg Glawson as Chief Information Officer
Westerra Credit Union welcomed Greg Glawson as Chief Information Officer in October.
Gesa Credit Union Team Spends 2,177 Hours Volunteering During Annual Day of Service
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Oct. 13, Gesa closed the majority of its branches so that more than 490 team members could step out of the office and into their local communities.
Sound Credit Union’s Annual Employee Fundraiser Supports Safe & Affordable Housing
Sound Credit Union recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit that works to create and maintain safe, healthy, and affordable homes for people in Washington's Thurston County.
Forrit Credit Union Announces Wendy Russell as Interim CEO
Forrit Credit Union has announced that Justin Olson will be stepping down from the role of Chief Executive Officer/President, effective Oct. 31, 2025.
Southwest Washington Chapter of Credit Unions Hosts Annual Legislative Dinner
On Sept. 19, the Southwest Washington Chapter of Credit Unions hosted their Legislative Dinner, joining together Chapter members, credit union leaders, and local legislators.
TAPCO Credit Union Supports New Tacoma Community College EMS Lab
TAPCO Credit Union recently donated $75,000 to Tacoma Community College in support of its newly constructed Emergency Medical Services Lab.
From Rural Towns to City Blocks, Credit Unions Are Building Access and Trust
Wrapping up a successful MAXX 2025, GoWest and partners look forward to a successful year ahead Portland, OR (Oct. 24, […]
Leading with Clarity in Times of Change: Troy Stang’s Vision at MAXX 2025
Credit union leaders gathered at the MAXX 2025 heard a powerful message from Troy Stang, GoWest’s President and CEO: Bold leadership shines brightest under pressure.