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Forbes Releases 2022 Best-in-State Credit Unions Ranking

More than 26,000 members across the nation were tapped to evaluate their credit unions on overall satisfaction and performance in six key areas.

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BECU President and CEO Benson Porter Announces Upcoming Retirement

The credit union’s Board of Directors has established a succession committee to select a new leader in the coming months.

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Global Bridges Program: Northwest Credit Unions Welcome Delegates from Korea

During the visit, participants deepened relations with the Korean delegation, providing them a firsthand look at credit union operations in the area.

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Member Vote Confirms Merger of Embark and Horizon Credit Unions

The Montana- and Washington-based institutions will officially become one organization on Aug. 1, serving more than 113,000 members.

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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.