GoWest Credit Union Association

⏳ Time is ticking! Don't miss your chance to register for MAXX 2025 and save! Register by Jan. 15 to save $200 on your Full Experience Badge! Join 1,000+ credit union leaders Oct. 13-16 in Portland, Ore., for the largest gathering of credit union change-makers in the West. This is your chance to connect, collaborate, and inspire in 2025! ➡️ Register today! https://lnkd.in/dZZp7KDY #MAXX2025 #credituniondifference #creditunionmovement #gowestCUA

💡 Learn, Grow, Stay Connected! GoWest Councils are virtual peer groups that connect credit union professionals across the GoWest region. With 8 specialized Councils covering everything from Collections to Marketing, members meet three times a year to share best practices, explore industry trends, and foster collaboration. 👉 Learn More & Register: https://lnkd.in/dXSj_3fV “The Councils are great for so many reasons. I love getting to hear about what our peers are doing to engage employees and handle common issues. The variety of perspectives makes such a big difference in how we work to keep us creative with our problem solving." - Katie Caldwell, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Human Resources, Salal Credit Union #creditunionleadership #credituniondifference #creditunionmovement

🎙️ What is Advocacy, and Why Should You Care? 🎙️ Join us for an engaging FREE VIRTUAL EVENT on Jan. 9 designed to highlight the importance of advocacy and how young professionals can make a real impact. Advocacy is the backbone of the credit union movement, and we’re here to demystify it for YOU!   📅 Date: Thursday, Jan. 9 ⏰ Time: 4 p.m. PT / 5 p.m MT 📍 Location: Virtual via Zoom 💲 Cost: Free This event, hosted in collaboration with the YP Steering Group and features incredible presenters Pam Leavitt and Jordan Beyer, who will share their expertise on: ✨ Why advocacy matters for credit unions and their members. ✨ Practical tips for getting involved and gaining manager support. ✨ Insights into current legislative priorities and how YPs can help drive change. ✨Success stories from YPs leading the way in advocacy efforts.   Don’t miss this chance to grow your knowledge, build connections, and find your voice in the credit union movement!   🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gMpYN4iS   Tag your fellow young professionals and let’s get the conversation started! 👇 #creditunionadvocacy #creditunionmovement #credituniondifference #CUYPS #creditunionyoungprofessionals

☃️ Wishing You a Joyful Holiday Season! ❄️ As we reflect on the incredible year the #CreditUnionMovement has had, we are filled with gratitude for the remarkable impact you make each day in the lives of nearly 18 million members, how you've strengthened communities across six states, and how you've championed a brighter future for credit unions everywhere! From all of us at GoWest, happy holidays and best wishes for a joyful, prosperous new year! #credituniondifference

⭐ We couldn't be prouder to have been a part of Credit Unions for Kids outstanding 2024! Credit unions from across the country banding together to make a difference in the lives of children and their families at the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is the true spirit of the #CreditUnionDifference and #PeopleHelpingPeople.

💡MAXX is more than a conference — it’s where the Credit Union Movement comes alive! Join 1,000+ credit union advocates Oct. 13-16 in Portland, Oregon, and save $200 with early registration (don’t miss out – special early pricing ends Jan. 15!). Let’s connect, collaborate, and celebrate the Credit Union Difference at #MAXX2025. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dZZp7KDY #MAXX2025 #credituniondifference #creditunionmovement #GoWestCUA

👏 Congrats to all the GoWest region credit unions on Newsweek's "America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025"! 44 member credit unions made the list! We're so proud of the all credit unions that provide unmatched service to more than 17 million credit union members in our six-state region! 🙌 Way to go ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ credit unions! Arizona Financial Credit Union Desert Financial Credit Union Vantage West Credit Union Bellco Credit Union Ent Credit Union Gesa Credit Union Idaho Central Credit Union Numerica Credit Union OnPoint Community Credit Union SELCO Community Credit Union First Education Federal Credit Union Alaska Air Group Credit Union America's Credit Union BECU Calcoe Federal Credit Union Responders Emergency Services Credit Union Safeway Federal Credit Union TAPCO Credit Union WECU

🌲 'Tis the season for gathering together to celebrate the value Co-ops bring to Oregon! Today, state legislators mixed and mingled with leaders from #OregonCreditUnions, GoWest Credit Union Association, NW Agricultural Cooperative Council, OREGON RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, and Oregon Broadband Association at the 21st annual Co-Op Celebration Luncheon in Salem. We always appreciate spending time with state legislators and sharing the #credituniondifference! Seth Schaefer, Rivermark Community Credit Union Cori Poland, Rivermark Community Credit Union David Deckelmann, Maps Credit Union Rachel Pross, Maps Credit Union Chad Olney, MBA, Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union Pat Force, Valley Credit Union, Salem Oregon Kasey Rockwell, CUDE Pamela Leavitt, GoWest Credit Union Association Cameron Smith, GoWest Credit Union Association

We couldn't agree more! Young, emerging leaders - Check out GoWest’s Signature Leadership Programs! Early pricing extended thru Dec. 16!! 🌟 Leadership Institute: Perfect for individuals aiming to boost their leadership effectiveness. Build core development skills and connect with credit union peers in a dynamic, hands-on experience. 💼 Advanced Leadership Program: Tailored for self-driven professionals. Dive deep into strategic leadership with a mix of virtual sessions and in-person workshops with your cohort in the Pacific Northwest, Denver, and Phoenix. 🔗 Secure your spot and invest in your future! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/g8SXGPXa https://lnkd.in/gwdGNyiW #LaunchYourLeadershipJourney #CreditUnionLeaders

🦃 To all of our credit union members and partners - 🙏 Thank you for all that you do to make the Credit Union Movement a force for good! Each day, you and your teams bring the Credit Union Difference to life, changing lives and strengthening communities. Your passion, advocacy, and commitment fuel the Movement and serve as a reminder of why we’re here: to uplift and support members in ways that truly matter. Thank you for the many ways you contribute to our collective success. You are not just a part of the Movement — you are the Movement! #credituniondifference #creditunionmovement #happythanksgiving