What Financial Questions Do People Google Throughout the Year?
Google drew on its vast database of searches to show financial institutions what people search for each month. The results will be useful as marketers plan their calendars.
Anthem
Peninsula Branch Wins 2015 Business of the Year Honors
The credit union’s branch in Port Orchard, Washington was honored by the local Chamber as Business of the Year for its community impact. CEO Morrell says it’s a fitting tribute to the credit union’s 80th anniversary.
USAgencies Credit Union Staff Volunteers at Homeless Resource Center
A team of USAgencies staff and family members spent a recent Saturday helping a Portland-based homeless-focused agency to prepare for the winter ahead. The event coincided with International Credit Union Day and won the credit union a $2,500 gift certificate to Strategic Link Consulting.
Awards
Jim McCarthy Honored for Transforming Trailhead Credit Union
McCarthy, who led his credit union through a complete rebrand and charter change in order to respark membership growth, was honored with this year’s Innovation and Impact Award at Amplify.
The Road to Financial Wellness: What Happened on a 10,200 Mile Road Trip
One entrepreneur drove across the country asking Millennials their views on money. Follow his journey and hear what he learned.
“People Helping People” Heart Shines on International Credit Union Day
Northwest credit unions celebrated the day by serving their communities, raising funds for children’s hospitals, treating their members, and more.
Believe, Innovate, and Fight the War for Talent, Says Filene’s Meyer
During his Amplify keynote, Filene CEO Mark Meyer challenged Northwest credit unions to look to, and work towards, the future.
CUNA CEO Jim Nussle: Engage Real People in Advocacy
Nussle called for all credit unions, CEOs, Board Members, and professionals to engage in credit union advocacy and to rally their members.
Oregon Community’s Roberson Joins i3 to Inject Innovation into Credit Unions’ DNA
Through Filene’s two-year program, Roberson hopes to discover how credit unions can make innovation central to their operations in order to drive growth in an increasingly technological sector.
Peninsula Credit Union Receives $2 Million for Financial Education and Low Income Outreach
The credit union will use the funds to expand access to affordable loans for families in need in their communities, and to increase financial education and outreach.
CUNA Mutual Group’s Free ‘Discovery Conference’ Gives Leaders a Peek Into the Future
The online-only virtual conference delivers advanced learning for credit union leaders, can be attended from anywhere with an internet connection, and is completely free.
Become a LifeCounts Mobile Launch Partner and Bring Next-Gen Mobile Tech to Your Members
As LifeCounts readies its next generation personal financial management solution, LifeCounts Mobile, they are offering Northwest credit unions the exclusive chance to become launch partners.
Become a LifeCounts Mobile Launch Partner and Bring Next-Gen Mobile Tech to Your Members
As LifeCounts readies its next generation personal financial management solution, LifeCounts Mobile, they are offering Northwest credit unions the exclusive chance to become launch partners.
National Financial Education Tour Comes to the Northwest
Phroogal’s Road to Financial Wellness tour is criss-crossing the country to engage Millennials in conversations about their financial needs. The tour hits Seattle and Corvallis this week.
OnPoint Member Invents ‘Complimentary Currency,’ Wins CO-OP THINK Prize
Justin Bean created Community Coin, a concept to allow communities to pay for community service work even when no money is available.
Leading Website Praises Credit Union Small Business Lending
Personal finance website NerdWallet offered three key benefits of seeking small business loans at credit unions, quoting NWCUA President and CEO Troy Stang.
Newrizons Federal Credit Union Navigated Rocky Times to Reach 50 Years and Thriving
After losing their sponsor company, Terry Fultz and the Newrizons team found a way to survive, grow and serve their changing community. As they celebrate 50 years, the credit union is as fresh and relevant as ever.
Global Credit Union Offers a Passport to Culture, Plus $1,000
With its Cultural Passport campaign, Global is inspiring its community to invest in local culture and offering a $1,000 reward to one lucky participant.