Shondra Houde of Canvas Credit Union becomes President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Mountain West Credit Union Association
From Treasurer to President, Shondra will lead the chapter to new heights of credit union advocacy
DENVER, CO (April 29, 2021) Shondra Houde, Retail Director at Canvas Credit Union , has become the new President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Mountain West Credit Union Association (MWCUA). Shondra’s determination and passion for the credit union industry has led her from Treasurer to President, after joining the chapter over two years ago.
The Rocky Mountain Chapter of Credit Unions supports members from eight participating credit unions spanning from Boulder, CO to Cheyenne, WY. The mission of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Credit Unions is to create value through education, credit union advocacy and elevated awareness for the members and staff across the Front Range.
Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union® lands in Wyoming
Credit Union Awareness LLC announced today that the AI driven, category-level brand campaign Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union® has launched in Wyoming. Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union® is a first of its kind digital campaign designed to dispel commonly held myths about credit unions while increasing consumer consideration for credit unions as their best financial partner.
“What better way to celebrate the opportunities that credit unions bring to consumers in Wyoming,” said Chris Lorence, Credit Union Awareness Executive Director. “We are thrilled to bring this credit union driven campaign to Wyoming and are grateful to the Mountain West Credit Union Association for their enormous support for opening consumers eyes to credit unions.”
MWCUA, NWCUA partner to present Cannabis Banking Legislative Panel
Colorado’s Ed Perlmutter, Oregon’s Earl Blumenauer join Oregon Senator Ron Wyden’s senior policy advisor to discuss how to bring SAFE Banking to the industry
DENVER, CO (March 2, 2021)
In a unique and first-of-its-kind collaboration, the Mountain West Credit Union Association (MWCUA) and the Northwest Credit Union Association (NWCUA) partnered today to present a virtual panel discussion on the topic of cannabis banking. The Associations brought together Representative Ed Perlmutter (D-CO 7th District), Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR 3rd District) and Christopher Arneson, Senior Policy Advisor for Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), to discuss the unique challenges financial services providers face serving this industry, what legislation is in the pipeline, and how credit unions are involved in the process.
Mountain West Credit Union Association announces “Advocacy in Action” virtual GAC experience
DENVER, CO (February 4, 2021)
The Mountain West Credit Union Association announces its “Advocacy in Action” experience. The event series will include meetings with legislators and regulatory agencies, as well as collaborative events to bring uniquely relevant and engaging content to the region’s membership across a virtual platform.
The MWCUA events will be held separately, but in conjunction with the 2021 Credit Union National Association Governmental Affairs Conference (CUNA GAC) being held March 2-4, 2021, virtually as well. Because of the virtual format, MWCUA members do not need to be registered for the CUNA GAC to participate in the regional Hike visits and events.