Around the NW
Just Add Coffee: How Canopy Credit Union is Rethinking Branching
In a story for CreditUnions.com, CEO of Canopy Charlotte Nemec offers insight Into sharing a branch space with an unlikely partner — a coffee shop.
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High School Students in Idaho and Oregon Get a Taste of ‘Adulting’ with Finances
During two financial reality fairs on April 13 and 15, students learned the importance of budgeting, saving, and living within your financial means.
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Alaska USA Donates to Local Nonprofits, Fostering Inclusion Through Sports
Special Olympics programs in serving markets receive $51,000 from the credit union.
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Credit Unions Join Idaho Governor to Formally Kick Off Financial Literacy Month
During the event, the Governor and other special guests recognized student winners of the IFLC’s annual Piggy Bank Beauty Contest.
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8 NWCUA Member Credit Unions Shine on List of Top-Performing U.S. Credit Unions
S&P Global Market Intelligence ranks credit unions on returns, growth, efficiency, and strength and risk profile of balance sheets.
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Wauna Credit Union Earns Juntos Avanzamos Designation
The designation recognizes credit unions that are committed to serving and empowering Hispanic and immigrant consumers.
Advocacy News
Governor Little Signs Credit Union Act Update Legislation
For credit union advocates, a bill-signing ceremony is cause for celebration.
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11 Northwest Credit Unions Take Home Dazzling CUNA Diamond Awards
Their innovative marketing strategies shone in the spotlight at the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Conference, March 11.
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Two Oregon CEOs Lend Expertise to Business & Industry Board
OBI is considered the most effective statewide business advocacy group in Oregon.
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Oregon Credit Union Community Rallies for Ukraine
For at least one family at Central Willamette CU, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is personal.
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ICCU’s Kent Oram on Leading Through Change and Planning for the Future
In an interview with CreditUnions.com, Oram shares his philosophy on innovation and growth: “Never take your foot off the pedal.”
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Northwest Credit Unions and NWCUF Respond to the Crisis in Ukraine
From raising critical funds to waving foreign wire transfer fees, credit unions are stepping up to provide aid to Ukrainians impacted by the Russian invasion.
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Rogue’s CEO, Gene Pelham, Inducted into Credit Union House Hall of Leaders
Pelham has graced the Credit Union Movement with decades of leadership.
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MountainCrest Credit Union CEO Mark Morrison to Retire
Following an impressive 44-year credit union career, Morrison will hand the reins to Susan Webster on May 1.
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STCU and Banner Bank Agree to Four-Branch Transfer
Pending regulatory approval, the agreement would enable STCU to grow to 40 branch locations in Eastern Washington, Tri-Cities, the Columbia Basin, and North Idaho.
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Three Northwest Credit Union Champions Are Ready to Crash the 2022 CUNA GAC
Hear what they hope to gain from attending the Credit Union Movement’s biggest advocacy event in Washington, D.C.
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Fibre Federal Credit Union Expands Service Areas
The Longview, Washington-based cooperative added four new counties to its field of membership.
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Northwest Credit Unions Become Community Development Financial Institutions
Awarded by the U.S. Department of Treasury, the designation helps credit unions access funding to provide financial services for low- or moderate-income households.