Media Center
The Media Center is a resource for journalists covering both consumer-facing stories and financial services industry news. Access is available here to information on how cooperative credit unions benefit consumers, NWCUA news releases, recent news coverage of Association initiatives, and access to the Association’s Anthem newsletter.
What is a Credit Union?
The structure, value, and impact of credit unions sets them apart from other financial services providers.
A credit union is a not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution focused solely on its members. Credit unions provide the same services as most banks—checking accounts, ATMs, mobile banking, lending and savings accounts. Banks are profit-driven, however, and all profits are paid out to shareholders. Credit unions are member-driven, and earnings are passed onto members. This means lower fees and better loan rates for credit union members.
Anthem Newsletter & Blog
Anthem is the Northwest Credit Union Association’s newsletter. We keep up with advocacy, compliance issues, regulation, and other industry news that is important to busy credit union staff.
News Releases
The latest news releases from the Association, available for download.
- Federal Workers Impacted by Shutdown may Find Financial Assistance Through Their Credit Unions (1/17/2019)
- Economic Analysis: Northwest Credit Unions Drive $7.8 Billion Economic Impact (1/17/2019)
- Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Intelligence on the American Political Divide to Headline NWCUA’s Annual MAXX Convention (9/12/2018)
- NWCUA, Member Credit Unions Contribute $334K to Children’s Hospitals (6/26/2018)
- Northwest Credit Unions’ Advocacy Army Help S. 2155 Cross the Finish Line (5/22/2018)
NWCUA in the News
The Association is a go-to source for news outlets covering credit union growth, the economy, and personal finance.
- Radio Interview: As Shutdown Continues, Credit Unions Assist Federal Workers (1/17/2019)
- Northwest Credit Union Foundation Takes Steps to Drive Greater Community Impact (10/25/2018)
- NWCUF Announces Creation Of ‘Mission-Focused Commissions’ (10/25/2018)
- MAXX Conference Auction/Gala Raises $628k for CU4Kids! (10/22/2018)
- NWCUA Raises More than $600K for Children’s Miracle Network (10/22/2018)
NWCUA Public Relations/Media Liaison
Media and public relations inquiries should be directed to:
VP, Communications and Public Affairs
Direct: 503.350.2225
Toll Free: 800.995.9064 x225
lheider@nwcua.org
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VP, Communications and Public Affairs
Direct: 503.350.2225
Toll Free: 800.995.9064 x225
lheider@nwcua.org