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Industrial Credit Union Awards $40,000 to Whatcom County Food Banks
Industrial Credit Union, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, announced that Whatcom County food banks will receive a $40,000 grant from the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund.
Digital Trends: Removing Friction in the Member Experience
Digital banking has forever changed consumer expectations, and it’s changed how credit unions need to respond. The good news is that technology can support a better, more convenient member experience — and, at the same time, help financial institutions save on costs as they reallocate funds from branches to tech development.
TAPCO Credit Union Surprises Students with Grants to Turn $100 into $1,000,000 with Biz Kid$
Ninety-five students received $100 each thanks to a grant of $9,500 from TAPCO Credit Union along with the book How to Turn $100 Into $1,000,000.
Fibre Federal Credit Union Wins Inaugural Cobalt Barrier Breaker Award
Fibre Federal Credit Union received the Jack Henry Barrier Breaker Cobalt Award for their successful Money Builder Share Certificate program.
Elevations Credit Union Appoints Ann Schmiesing to Board of Directors
Elevations Credit Union announces the appointment of Ann Schmiesing, PhD, to the Elevations Credit Union Board of Directors.
Numerica Named a “Best Place to Work” in Mid-Columbia and Inland Northwest
Numerica Credit Union has been recognized as one of the region’s top workplaces, earning a spot in the top three for the 2024 Best Places to Work Mid-Columbia and Inland Northwest awards.
I’m a Credit Union Advocate: Share Your Stories!
We are excited to offer a new way for you and your teams to share your stories of impact with the Association.
Minnequa Works Credit Union Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Colo.-based Minnequa Works Credit Union launched a special community initiative to support local breast cancer patients and their families.
Navigating Distressed & Problem Loans: Legal & Borrower Considerations
By Jason Alpert, Managing Partner of Castlebar Holdings Problem loans are a natural outcome of the risks banks and credit unions […]
TAPCO Credit Union’s Justin Martin Named Best CEO by South Sound Business Magazine
TAPCO Credit Union recently announces that Justin Martin, CEO of TAPCO, has been named “Best CEO” in the annual Best in Business Awards by South Sound Business Magazine.
Unitus Community Credit Union Named a Top Philanthropic Corporation in the Portland Metro Area
Unitus Community Credit Union has been named the fifth most philanthropic large corporation in the Portland Metro Area by the Portland Business Journal.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Awards FinAbility $100K for Financial Education for Domestic Abuse Survivors
OnPoint Community Credit Union announced on Oct. 30 a $100,000 award to FinAbility, a Portland nonprofit providing financial education to survivors of domestic abuse.
Fibre Federal Credit Union Honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a $40,000 Gift to the Emergency Support Shelter
Fibre Federal combined Visa grant funds with a triple match opportunity from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Member Impact Fund, resulting in a $40,000 donation to the Emergency Support Shelter.
Voting Opens for SELCO Community Credit Union’s Classroom Makeovers: Up to $45,000 in Awards Available
SELCO is inviting Oregonians to cast a vote of a different kind — for their favorite classroom makeover project among nine finalists. The online public vote will decide three winning educators for a Regional Classroom Makeover.
Meet the 2024 GoWest Award Winners!
After a record-breaking number of nominations and a competitive review, GoWest Credit Union Association proudly announced the winners of the 2024 GoWest Awards on Oct. 16 at the GoWest Awards Dinner & Gala at MAXX 2024.
Get Your “I’m a Credit Union Advocate” T-shirt Now! Order Deadline Extended
Advocacy to protect and advance the Credit Union Movement is a priority for all of us, and we're making it easy to show your pride in advocacy with “I’m a Credit Union Advocate” T-shirts.
MAXX Keynote Speakers Informed, Inspired & Ignited Passion for the Credit Union Movement.
The signature event featured more than 70 speakers, 50 content sessions, 120 booths at the Solutions Tradeshow, renowned keynotes, a charitable auction, the GoWest Awards Dinner and Gala, and many exciting new and interactive ways to engage with peers.
Giddy Up! $1.2 Million raised at CU4Kids Diamond Roundup Benefit Auction
Credit union professionals and business solutions partners came together in Denver on Oct. 15 to raise $1.2 million for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals across the GoWest region.
MAXX 2025 Is Heading to The Rose City!
MAXX, GoWest's signature event of the year, is coming to Portland, Ore., on Oct. 13-16, 2025!
A Dialogue in the Desert: CEO Co-Lab Offers Collaboration & Partnerships
GoWest's CEO Co-Lab brings together the region's most forward-thinking and innovative CEOs for deep-dive collaborative roundtables, networking, and conversations led by top industry thought leaders.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Board Member Secures $90,000 Grant for Foster Youth Housing Initiative
Tucson Federal Credit Union, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, will deliver a grant of more than $90,000 to WholisticTransformation, a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting youth aging out of the foster care system.