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Member Credit Unions of MWCUA, NWCUA Approve Merger

Combining the organizations will create an influential six-state trade association of the future.

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Oregon Credit Unions Collaborate to Support Ukraine

Ukraine touches the heart of the Credit Union Movement, especially for one family with loved ones in Kyiv.

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NWCUA, Member Advocates Collaborate to Pass Legislation Modernizing Washington, Idaho Credit Union Acts

Legislation modernizing state credit union acts has passed in both the Idaho and Washington legislatures.

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MWCUA, NWCUA Boards Explore Combining Organizations to Amplify Advocacy Impact Across Six States

Combining the organizations would demonstrate the finest region-wide Credit Union Movement collaboration of its kind.

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12 NWCUA Member Credit Unions Receive Emergency Capital Investment Program Grants

The funds will provide financial relief to COVID-impacted communities and help shore up net worth.

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Ten Tips for Shopping Securely Online: Keep Your Finances Safe from Sneaky Scammers this Holiday Season

It seems just couple of years ago, consumers were skeptical about shopping online, but today, shopping online for everything from groceries to televisions has become the norm. But it comes with some risks.

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NWCUA, Credit Union Advocates Advance Policy Agendas in State Legislatures

Examples of successful legislation include charter modernizations, streamlined vehicle titling, and access for municipalities to deposit unlimited public funds in credit unions.

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Northwest Credit Unions’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force Shares Recommendations

A group of 26 Northwest credit union professionals convened to recommend best practices for credit unions looking to advance their DEI initiatives as employers, financial institutions, and community partners.

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Northwest Credit Union Association Releases Economic, Community Impact Report

Landmark study documents $11 billion impact, volunteerism and charitable contributions and extraordinary services by credit unions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Oregon Credit Unions Contribute $2.8 Billion Economic Impact to State

Landmark study documents economic impact, volunteerism, charitable contributions and extraordinary service by credit unions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Idaho Credit Unions Contribute $1.2 Billion Economic Impact to State

Landmark study documents economic impact, volunteerism, charitable contributions and extraordinary service by credit unions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Washington Credit Unions Contribute Nearly $7 Billion Economic Impact to State

Landmark study documents economic impact, volunteerism, charitable contributions and extraordinary service by credit unions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Idaho Central Credit Union President and CEO, Kent Oram, Elected NWCUA Board of Directors Chairman

Oram replaces John Zmolek, President and CEO of Verity Credit Union, who served on the Board for six years.

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Eight Oregon Credit Unions to Help State Distribute Emergency Funds

The funds will go to Consumers Impacted by COVID-19.

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Credit Unions Partner with State of Oregon to Help Truly Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Oregon businesses with fewer than 25 employees are eligible to apply for grants through a simple process.

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Washington Credit Unions and Other Financial Institutions Help 30,000 Businesses Obtain Billions in SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loans

Huge demand created a backlog in the government system, but credit unions cut through the red tape to help thousands of Washingtonians continue to receive paychecks.

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Oregon Credit Unions and Other Financial Institutions Help 19,000 Businesses Obtain Billions in SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loans

Huge demand created a backlog in the government system, but credit unions cut through the red tape to help thousands of Oregonians continue to receive paychecks.

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Idaho Credit Unions Stand Ready to Help More Businesses Obtain SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loans as Congress Provides Additional Funds

In the first round of SBA PPP lending, Idaho credit unions and other financial institutions helped 13,626 businesses obtain nearly $2 billion.