BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer

BECU announced on Nov. 3 that Carla Costa-Perales has been selected as its Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer.

Rivermark Community Fund Awards $30,000 Grant to Bienestar for Affordable Housing

The Rivermark Community Fund has directed its 2025 grant of $30,000 to Bienestar, the Hillsboro-based nonprofit providing safe, stable, and affordable housing for Latinx individuals, immigrants, and families.

The Road to a Stronger Credit Union Movement: A Message from ACU’s New President & CEO Scott Simpson

A message from Scott Simpson, America’s Credit Unions new president/CEO

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Gesa Credit Union Awards More Than $528,000 Through Local Heroes Grant Program

Gesa Credit Union has awarded more than $528,000 to 52 organizations across the Pacific Northwest as part of its 2025 Local Heroes Grant Program.

Unitus Community Credit Union and Western Oregon University Celebrate Future Bilingual Educators

Unitus Community Credit Union hosted its fourth annual Coffee and Connection gathering at Western Oregon University, bringing together six students from its dedicated Bilingual Teacher Scholars cohort for a morning of recognition, encouragement, and community.

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.