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The BECU Foundation Announces 2022 Green Equity Initiative Grant Recipients

The co-op commits funding for nonprofits dedicated to environmental and climate justice, circular innovation, and renewable energy.

Compliance Newsletter – Sept. 20, 2022

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

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OnPoint Community Credit Union Appoints Wendy Beth Oliver as Chief Legal Officer

Oliver will oversee the credit union’s governance and legal functions.

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GoWest Regulatory Advocacy Celebrates Win for Credit Unions

NCUA guidance eliminates prescriptive DOR requirement from exam manual.

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ICU Day is Oct. 20. What Does Your CU Have Planned?

Tell us how you will celebrate this year for a chance to be featured in an upcoming edition of On The Go!

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How Pima FCU’s Leah Friedenberg is Making a Difference by Serving on this Nonprofit’s Board

The credit union’s SVP of Organizational Development recently joined Gabriel’s Angels, an organization offering pet therapy to at-risk kids in Arizona.

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The Perils of Investor Overconfidence

CUNA Mutual Group’s chief marketing strategist discusses how trusting economic forecasts with high confidence can misguide investing decisions.

Compliance Newsletter – Sept. 13, 2022

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

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Horizon Credit Union Staff Tackles Food and Housing Insecurity

Today, all Horizon Credit Union branches are closed as staff spend the afternoon volunteering at 30 organizations across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.

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WECU Donates $110,000 to Three Local Nonprofits

The credit union's Education First Grant Program aims to move education forward in its many forms throughout its community.

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TruWest Credit Union Donates $40,000 Grant Towards Helping First-Generation College Students

The grant covers tuition and fees for approximately 50 students at Mesa Community College and funds student leadership opportunities through stipends for First Year Experience program ambassadors for the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, & More!

Lean into the future of banking as you’re guided through the evolving and varied cyber landscape at MAXX 2022!

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American Banker Announces Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2022

Five GoWest Credit Union Association member credit unions made the list, including the first-place honor.

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Young Professionals Share Insights from 2022 World Credit Union Conference

Hear key takeaways from GoWest Young Professionals who ventured overseas for the World Credit Union Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, this summer.

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Why It Might Be Time to Jump to Real-Time Transaction Processing

The immediacy of funds, improved fraud management, and a stronger bottom line are just a few of the benefits of real-time processing.

Compliance Newsletter – Sept. 6, 2022

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

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Canopy Credit Union Gives Back with Random Acts of Happiness

Canopy surprised 100 people each with $25 gift cards to the store they were entering, resulting in numerous heartwarming moments.

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Idaho Central Credit Union Donates School Supplies

Twenty-one supplies-filled backpacks were given to students in need at two Canyon County Head Start Centers.

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YCUP PDX Hosts Advocacy BBQ; Plans Upcoming CEO Roundtable

The fun event was attended by more than 24 credit union supporters, including special guest speakers State Senator Kayse Jama, State Senator Michael Dembrow, and others.

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Columbia Credit Union Promotes Lindsey Salvestrin to Executive Vice President

Columbia Credit Union, based in Vancouver, Washington, has promoted current COO Lindsey Salvestrin to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer.

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How Video Testimonials Helped Nearly Triple a Credit Union’s Membership Growth

Members tell the Ironworkers USA Federal Credit Union story in over 35 featured testimonials as part of a key marketing strategy.