Solarity Credit Union, Yakima Federal Welcome Washington State Legislators to Discuss Community Empowerment

Committee members met with each organization to explore and discuss the role community-based financial institutions play in positively impacting our communities and providing banking services to the underserved.

iQ Credit Union Celebrates the Opening of its Newly Relocated Salmon Creek Branch

The new location will be in the Skyview Station development in Vancouver. 

A 93-year-old Grandmother’s Advice Earns Her and Her Grandson $50,000 Through New Program at Gesa Credit Union

The grandmother and grandson from Kennewick participated in Gesa Credit Union’s “Refer-a-Friend” promotion.

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Gesa Credit Union Announces Grand Opening of Renton High School Branch

The credit union’s history-making High School Credit Union Program now operates student-run branches at 13 schools across the state.

Solarity Concludes Successful Coat Drive for YWCA Yakima

The initiative aimed to collect essential cold weather gear for those in need as temperatures drop.

Southwest Washington, Cascadia Chapter of Credit Unions Team Up for International Credit Union Day

Volunteers at the Oregon Food Bank partnered together to help repack 5,624 pounds of food, which translated to 4,686 individual meals.

American Banker Names ‘Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions 2023’

Four women lead credit unions within the GoWest community.

BECU Welcomes Jason Rudman as Chief Member and Digital Experience Officer

In his role, Rudman will oversee BECU’s member journey across all channels.

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Gesa Credit Union Launches Five New Commercial Banking Deposit Products

The credit union has added new products to its commercial banking line to better serve the diverse needs of its commercial members across all markets in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

Canopy Credit Union Welcomes New Vice President of Finance

Most recently, Cindy Thompson served as treasurer at Horizon Credit Union for two years, following 16 years at Numerica Credit Union.

iQ Credit Union Recognized as One of the Top Philanthropic Organizations by Portland Business Journal

iQ ranks sixth in the large company category.

iQ Credit Union Recognized as One of The Oregonian’s Top Workplaces

The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Top Workplaces competition, now in its 12th year, evaluates employers in Oregon and southwest Washington.

BECU Appoints Raquel Karls as Chief People Officer

In her new role, Karls is responsible for leading teams focused on talent, human resources, and equity and inclusion.

Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC Expand Community Support Program for Colleges and Hospitals

The credit union places a high priority on supporting educational and healthcare-related services throughout its communities.

Columbia Credit Union Recognized for Corporate Philanthropy by Portland Business Journal

This is Columbia Credit Union’s seventh recognition since 2017.

Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC Celebrate International Credit Union Day with Volunteerism

Fibre Federal and TLC employees were encouraged to volunteer in their communities for at least 30 minutes from Oct. 14-22 in honor of the holiday.

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates New Branch Opening with 10-Year-Old CEO

Jayln, a fifth-grade student at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School in Washougal, Washington, serves as the first Unitus CEO at the new JA BizTown branch. 

Celebrating International Credit Union Day: A Look at Our Vibrant Credit Union Communities

These dedicated individuals and groups are at the forefront of promoting the “people helping people” philosophy, and their actions are a testament to the positive impact credit unions have on their communities.

iQ Credit Union Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of International Credit Union Day

To show their gratitude, all iQ branches offered coffee celebrations the week of Oct. 16. 

Red Canoe Credit Union Launched Community Impact Day

Over 250 employees rolled up their sleeves to work on 27 service projects.