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Janet Powell Honored With NASCUS’ Pierre Jay Award
National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors announced Janet Powell, Chief of Regulation and Supervision – Credit Unions at the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, as the recipient of the 2025 Pierre Jay Award.
Help Drive Advocacy, Innovation, and Growth in 2026: Join a GoWest Committee
Interested in serving or know someone on your team who would make an excellent candidate? Nominations for 2026 Committees are open now through Oct. 24.
Solarity Credit Union Employees Appointed to Leadership Roles with Northwest Fraud Investigators Association
Two team members from Solarity Credit Union have been appointed to leadership positions with the Northwest Fraud Investigators Association.
Building for Growth: Why Credit Unions Gain a Competitive Edge with Design-Build
Design-build consolidates responsibility into a single line of accountability. Architects, subcontractors, and the construction team work as one from the outset, ensuring financial and strategic alignment.
A Night of Milestones: Peninsula Credit Union Celebrates 90th Anniversary and Juntos Avanzamos Designation
Peninsula Credit Union brought together more than 200 community members, business leaders, and families to celebrate the credit union’s 90th anniversary, the launch of Hispanic Heritage Month, and Peninsula's official designation as a Juntos Avanzamos credit union.
One Afternoon, Thousands Helped: Horizon Credit Union Creates Big Community Impact
Horizon Credit Union hosted its annual Go. Give. Grow. community service event, serving 22 nonprofits in four states.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Leaders Support Junior Achievement’s First JA Day of the School Year
Tucson Federal Credit Union joined Junior Achievement of Arizona in kicking off the 2025–2026 school year at Kellond Elementary’s JA Day on Sept. 17.
iQ Credit Union Welcomes Members to Its Newest Oregon Location
iQ Credit Union opened the doors to its newest branch in Sherwood, Ore., on Sept. 8.
Your Roadmap to MAXX 2025: Preparing for an Unforgettable Experience
To get you ready for an unforgettable experience, we’ve created a handy MAXX 2025 Get-Ready Guide — so you’ll know exactly what to expect.
A Seat at the Table: CDFI Lunch & Learn at MAXX
At this year’s MAXX, CDFI credit unions will have a unique opportunity to come together over lunch for an open, collaborative conversation.
Numerica Credit Union’s New Partnership Supports Local Veterans and Military Programs
Numerica Credit Union and the Spokane Public Facilities District have partnered to support local veterans, active-duty military, and their families.
TFCU’s Prospective Leaders Program Builds Career Paths from Within
While professionals across Southern Arizona have their choice of professional development programming and webinars, some employees at Tucson Federal Credit Union are already five months into a leadership program built into their actual workplace.
Catalyst Launches FedNow Service with Credit Union in Idaho, Powered by New Flex Core Integration
Catalyst recently shared that Beehive Federal Credit Union has successfully implemented FedNow Send, Receive and Settlement instant payment capabilities made possible through Catalyst’s faster payments platform and its latest core integration with Flex.
Frontier Credit Union Partners with College of Eastern Idaho to Launch Future Tech Building, Applied STEM Institute
The College of Eastern Idaho, in partnership with Frontier Credit Union and Battelle Energy Alliance, is launching a new chapter in workforce development and STEM education in Idaho.
TAPCO Credit Union Welcomes Jessica Rein as Vice President of Member Experience
TAPCO Credit Union has named Jessica Rein as Vice President of Member Experience.
Unitus Community Credit Union President and CEO Steven Stapp Named a Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
The National Credit Union Foundation has announced that Steven Stapp, President and CEO of Unitus Community Credit Union, will be honored with the Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement at the Foundation’s 2026 Awards Dinner.
Sharpen Your IRA Expertise at GoWest’s Virtual IRA School
The GoWest IRA School is back this November with a two-day virtual training designed to strengthen your IRA knowledge and boost your confidence in serving members.
Local Media Turns to Credit Unions to Help Communities Navigate Money Matters
Credit unions across the GoWest region are increasingly recognized as trusted media voices, providing timely financial insights when communities need them most.
How AI Is Transforming the Future of Banking
By Chrissy WagnerSVP, GTM, Global Automated Finance, FIS Imagine this scenario: You glance at your watch and see a reminder […]
Vantage West and iHeartRadio Launch Books and School Supplies Drive to Benefit Teachers and Students in Southern Arizona
In honor of National Literacy Month, Vantage West Credit Union is partnering with iHeartRadio to host From Pencils to Pages, a books and school supplies drive, benefiting students and teachers across Southern Arizona.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Named Two-Time Finalist in 2025 Luminaries Awards
Tucson Federal Credit Union has been named a finalist in two categories of the Credit Union Times’ 2025 Luminaries Awards, which celebrate credit unions and their leaders who drive meaningful impact in their communities and across the industry.