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Credit Union Advocacy is “Trending” in Colorado
Credit unions united to make a lasting impression on legislators who even underscored that credit unions are essential financial partners to them and to their constituents.
Your Peers Are Overcoming Challenges – Join Them
Community, collaboration, and expertise, when joined together, make for an incredibly effective method to overcome challenges and often results in growth. That is exactly the value of joining a GoWest Council!
Compliance Newsletter – Feb. 7, 2023
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YCUP PDX Announces New Board Members for 2023
YCUP PDX is excited to announce its newest additions to the YCUP PDX Board of Directors for 2023!
The BECU Foundation Announces 2022 Housing Stability Grant Recipients
Eight local nonprofit organizations were awarded grants of $100,000 each to help prevent homelessness in BECU’s service areas and support financial well-being.
Gesa Credit Union Opens Applications for Over $100,000 in Education Scholarships
Since 1987, Gesa has awarded more than $630,000 in scholarship funds.
Blue Federal Credit Union Secures Upcoming Naming Rights for Blue Arena in Fall 2023
The Colorado-based Arena will be renamed Blue Arena with a 10-year naming rights agreement beginning in Oct. 2023.
Idaho Advocates Turn Out in Force for Credit Union Day at the Capitol
Nearly 50 legislators met with credit union advocates to learn how credit unions invest billions of dollars and thousands of hours into Idaho’s communities.
Oregon Cooperatives Collaborate to Host Legislators
Engaging the community and lawmakers, this event has become a long-standing display of the Credit Union Difference.
Beers + Bus Stops = A Winning Combination For On Tap Credit Union
An unexpected marketing opportunity helped the Colorado-based credit union bring $2.8 million in business opportunities and promote small-area breweries.
2023 U.S. Economic Outlook and How it Will Impact Credit Unions
Credit unions should look out for liquidity shortages, low-income members, and more. Learn more from a chief economist’s economic analysis.
Compliance Newsletter – Jan. 31, 2023
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How Credit Unions are Offering Free Tax Preparation to Qualified Individuals
The program offers free tax return support to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their tax returns.
BECU Welcomes Rick Eiel as Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Eiel is responsible for developing and enabling enterprise data, analytics, and insight capabilities that will inform and accelerate the credit union’s business strategies, execution, and performance.
Valley Credit Union Gives Back $1 Million
The majority of the credit union’s members – 75% – received an ownership dividend and the average payout was $52.74.
Top 3 Things You Need to Know GoWest Offers
Free money for talent development and more – There’s so much to gain with your GoWest membership!
Q&A: How OneAZ Created a Supplier Diversity Program
The Phoenix-based credit union created a registry of diverse local businesses directly supporting local businesses.
The Case for Investing with Tight Liquidity and an Inverted Yield Curve
Learn from an Invest Officer how you can create a stronger credit union portfolio in the current economy.
Canopy Donated More Than $200,000 in 2022
Canopy partnered with over 25 Eastern Washington nonprofits and community organizations financially and with volunteer hours.
Compliance Newsletter – Jan. 24, 2023
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Kevin Cole Assumes Duties as Mid Oregon Credit Union’s President & CEO
Cole replaces long-time CEO Bill Anderson who retired at the end of 2022, completing a distinguished 32-year career of service to Mid Oregon and the Central Oregon community.
