Oxford Economics, one of the world’s foremost independent global advisory firms, performed an analysis of credit unions’ positive impact in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Published in December 2024, the analysis measures credit unions’ economic impacts in terms of GDP, employment, and wages.

In addition, GoWest Credit Union Association conducted an analysis of credit unions’ community impacts in each state. Credit unions’ not-for-profit, cooperative structure, local footprint, and community engagement drive a unique impact that benefits the economy and provides people with tangible financial services and benefits they might not otherwise have access to.

Download and share these state-by-state reports with your lawmakers, members, and community partners. They tell the powerful story of how credit unions positively impacted their states’ economies.

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NEW: Celebrating Every Credit Union’s Impact 

Thanks to your credit union and your CU Movement colleagues across the GoWest region, the impressive state and Congressional district impact reports have been shared this year in every statehouse and in all U.S. Senate and Congressional offices.

Now, it’s time to share your credit union’s customized individual economic impact report! This was sent to your leadership team in March 2025.

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