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GoWest Board of Directors 2024 Election
The GoWest Credit Union Association has launched the 2024 Election Cycle for GoWest Board of Directors.
Busy Day on Capitol Hill Caps off Exceptional Week in Washington
GoWest advocates were everywhere on Capitol Hill Wednesday as they sat down with legislators and key staff to talk about […]
Compliance Newsletter – March 13, 2024
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Sound Credit Union and Washington Business Bank Announce Acquisition Agreement
Sound Credit Union, a leading not-for-profit financial institution serving Washington State, and Washington Business Bank (OTCPK: WBZB), a premier commercial bank headquartered in Olympia, Washington, announced on March 11, 2024, they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Sound Credit Union will acquire Washington Business Bank.
OnPoint Community Credit Union’s Amy Reeves Honored as a 2024 Woman of Influence
Amy Reeves, vice president and Southwest Washington area manager at OnPoint Community Credit Union, has been named as one of the Portland Business Journal’s prestigious 2024 Women of Influence honorees.
Desert Financial Foundation Raises $580,000 for Credit Unions for Kids and Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Desert Financial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, raised $580,000 for Credit Unions for Kids benefitting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Phoenix Children's 1 Darn Cool School at the 26th Annual Desert Financial Foundation Golf Tournament.
Applications Open for Colorado’s Brayman-Beach Scholarship
The GoWest Credit Union Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for consideration for the 2024 Brayman-Beach Scholarship.
2024 U.S. Economic Outlook and its Impact on Credit Unions
Recent economic and market data tells us 2024 will bring slow but steady economic growth and possible interest rate reductions. The Fed will continue to battle inflation with a balanced approach to interest rates in hopes of staving off a recession and bringing inflation rates to an acceptable standard.
Kim Withers, Wyoming Financial Services Leader, Receives National Honor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katy Wagnon, SVP, Marketing & Communications 509.499.3929 [email protected] Kim Withers, Wyoming Financial Services Leader, Receives […]
Compliance Newsletter – March 6, 2024
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GoWest’s Pam Leavitt, Oregon Credit Unions, Honored at National GAC for Advocacy Leadership
It takes a village to move the advocacy needle. This is something that Pam Leavitt realized when she joined the Credit Union Movement in 1994, tasked with leading advocacy efforts for Oregon credit unions.
Three Credit Union Champions Inducted into CU House Hall of Leaders
Three credit union champions from the GoWest region were among the sixteen credit union inductees to the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders in a ceremony held Sunday, March 3. The leaders were recognized for their significant contributions to the credit union industry.
OCCU Provides Winter Storm Relief to People, Nonprofits in Need
OCCU is a force for good, showing up for its members and communities when it matters most. In January 2024, a winter ice and wind storm brought communities across Oregon to a standstill, toppling trees, downing power lines, damaging property and creating treacherous road conditions. Businesses and households waited out freezing temperatures with no power and faced the costly prospect of replacing lost perishables.
Premier Members Credit Union Goes Above and Beyond in 2023
Premier Members Credit Union showed up and showed out to its local communities in 2023, making it a banner year for impact and change.
WCLA Credit Union Announces the Retirement of CEO Brian Bahs: President Charles Thompson to succeed
WCLA CU, based out of Olympia, Washington, announced that CEO Brian Bahs retired on December 31st, 2023. Bahs served WCLA CU as President and CEO since 2004.
SELCO Community Credit Union Launches ‘SELCO Steps Up’, Expanding its Community Involvement Efforts
SELCO Community Credit Union, based in Springfield, Oregon, has reimagined and expanded its approach to community involvement with the launch […]
OCCU Announces Three New Leaders
OCCU, based out of Eugene, Oregon has added three new members to its leadership team: Courtney Cook, Justin Lu and Tim Strinz
Merrilou Harrison named Chair of Solarity Credit Union’s Board of Directors
Solarity Credit Union, based in Yakima, Washington, has appointed Merrilou Harrison as Chair of the Board of Directors. Harrison was elected unanimously by her peers.
Black History Month Spotlight: Sharon Grieger and the AACUC West Coast Chapter
In recognition of Black History Month, we’d like to highlight the contributions of Sharon Grieger, chief risk officer at Vantage West Credit Union, and her work with the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) West Coast Chapter.
Visit GoWest’s Government Shutdown Resource Center
As a potential government shutdown deadline looms, we prepared resources to help you navigate it. In times of uncertainty, your credit union and the entire credit union community consistently rally to support their members and the communities that they serve.
Central Willamette Credit Union President Appointed to Business Oregon Commission
Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn, president and CEO of Central Willamette Credit Union in Albany, Oregon, has been appointed to serve on the Business Oregon Commission. Nominated by Governor Tina Kotek last year, the Oregon State Senate officially voted on her confirmation on February 14.