Compliance Newsletter – March 20, 2024

Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.

Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital Celebrates CU4Kids at CMN Rally in Spokane

Spokane and North Idaho area credit unions recently attended the Children’s Miracle Network Partner Rally to celebrate community fundraising for Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital throughout 2023. CMN Partners raised an astounding $2,00,705.62 last year – including $251,082.03 from Credit Unions for Kids!

Mastering Trust and Collaboration: Empower Your Workday with Game-Changing Phrases for Conflict Resolution and Effective Communication

While influence can't be scripted with your teams, having go-to Powerful Phrases at your disposal is invaluable.

“Save Away for a Rainy Day” this April for #CUYouthMonth

Celebrate and educate future generations about the Credit Union Difference! GoWest has messaging and graphics ready to help your credit union connect with younger members to promote financial wellness and lay the foundation for savings success.

Vantage West Credit Union Launches HUSTL, A Freelancer-Focused Digital Credit Union

Vantage West Credit Union has launched HUSTL, a new digital financial brand built for freelancers.

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

Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.

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

Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.

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 […]