Advocacy News
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell to Deliver CUNA GAC Keynote
During his keynote, Powell will discuss leadership, confidence and American optimism as he shares key lessons learned from his experience in public service.
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Compliance News
WA DFI Announces Important Procedural Change
The change will affect credit unions’ OSOS public web searches, or copies of OSOS filed documents.
Breaking Down Statewide Election Results in OR, WA
Pro credit union candidates posted strong showings in the Northwest. We broke down how your support translated at the ballot box, and how that advocacy will continue.
CUs Have a Chance to Influence Economic Agenda Heading Into Leadership Summit
Join leaders from across Oregon’s public and private sectors to discuss these issues and shape the agenda for the year ahead.
Around the NW
Oregon State CU Shred Days Accept Record 56,000 Pounds
The four separate events were held in Corvallis, North Albany, and Keizer serving more than 1,400 vehicles and shredding more than 28 tons of sensitive materials.
Around the NW
CO-OP Shop for Miracles Industry Match up to $500,000
Donations of $25,000 will be made on behalf of two winning state credit union leagues.
Advocacy News
Young CU Pros Urged to “Crash” Feb GAC in Washington
CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference is February 26 through March 2 in Washington, DC. And young credit union professionals have a chance to crash the party.
Advocacy News
Save the Date: OR and WA CU Days at the Capitol Around the Corner
Credit Union Day at the Capitol is the simplest, and most effective, way to engage in credit union advocacy. Find out how your involvement can make a difference.
NWCUA
Parker Cann to Retire From BECU
The industry veteran is set to leave at the end of the year. John Stewart was named as his successor.
Compliance News
Washington State DFI Releases 3 DCU Bulletins Affecting State Chartered CUs
Bulletins include notice on MBL Rulemaking, suspended following the recent ICBA lawsuit filed against the NCUA.
Advocacy News
CUNA GAC Dates Announced
The largest credit union advocacy event of the year will bring thousands of credit union leaders to tell Congress and regulators about the Credit Union Difference.
Advocacy News
Credit Union Leaders Engage With Gov. Kate Brown, Rep. Tobias Read, at Rivermark
Thirty credit union leaders—from Klamath Falls, Pendleton, and Salem to Eugene, St. Helens, and Portland—gathered to meet with Gov. Kate Brown and State Rep. Tobias Read, a candidate for State Treasurer.
Thought Leadership: Northwest States Leads the Nation in Reduction of Credit Card Debt
What has changed from 2008 through recently? Lou Grilli of Strategic Link partner CSCU shares his insights.
Oregon Delegation to NCSL Leads Way on Cannabis Banking Policy
During the National Conference of State Legislatures, Oregon delegation members led a national resolution urging Congress to let states decide their own legal framework for cannabis banking, an issue front and center for Northwest credit union advocates.
NW Plus Announces Scholarship Winners
Each year the number of applications grow and the scholarship candidates become more diverse in their attributes and career goals.
Compliance News
Brief History of CUs in OR, WA
This week we will examine the history of the credit union movement in the Pacific Northwest.
CULAC FAQ
July is CULAC Month! We have some frequently asked questions on what CULAC is, and how your credit union can engage during July, and year-round in supporting credit union champions to Congress.
Sound CU CEO Richard Brandsma Looks Back
Sound Credit Union President & CEO Richard Brandsma retires after nearly four decades of strong, principled leadership with the Credit Union Movement. Anthem talked to him about his beginnings, challenges, and how he almost chose a career as a tax collector with the IRS.