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Senate Bill 1301, Changes to Idaho’s Credit Union Act, Moves Through House Business
Earlier this week, Senate Bill 1301, changes to Idaho’s credit union act, passed out of the House Business Committee unanimously. […]
Celebrating Success at ACU GAC: A Big Shout-Out to Our CULAC Trustees!
We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news from our recent participation at the ACU Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). Our CULAC […]
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 […]
Pravina Raghavan Steps into New Role as Director of CDFI Fund
Pravina Raghavan has recently assumed the position of Director of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. Director Raghavan hails […]
Compliance Newsletter – March 13, 2024
Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.
Who is Running for Office in Oregon?
GoWest's Pam Leavitt was on hand for the annual March 12th "Filing Day," and reports a very active scene.
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.
Wyoming session adjourns
The 67th session of the Wyoming State Legislature adjourned on Friday March 8 around 9 p.m. The two houses passed […]
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.
The CFPB’s Focus on Housing Fees: Implications for Credit Unions
The latest attack on fee income came on Friday, March 8, as the CFPB published a blog post outlining their […]
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 […]
Newest NCUA Board Member Otsuka Meets With GoWest Credit Unions
It was the first opportunity for Otsuka and GoWest credit unions to discuss key issues and opens the door for further discussions about key priorities.
A Wyoming Win: Governor Signs HB 86 – Towing Notification Bill
Credit unions provided examples of just how costly it's been without towing notification requirements, and lawmakers listened.
2024 Oregon Legislative Session Concludes
As many of us were returning from Washington, D.C. on Thursday, the Oregon Legislature was finalizing the 2024 “short” session […]
Washington’s 2024 Legislative Session Comes to an End
The 60-day "short session" was fire-work free and highlighted by hundreds of CU advocates visiting on Credit Union Day at the Capitol.
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 […]