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April 2, 2013

In case you missed it, here’s another opportunity to grab your copy of First West’s 86 ideas for attracting new members.

A proud production of our employees, this e-book is chockablock full of insightful ways your credit union can start using to drive membership growth today.

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May 3, 2012

Central 1 Credit Union announced today that current board vice-chairperson Terry Enns, also a director of First West credit union, has been elected board chairperson. Terry replaces retiring chairperson Jack Smit.

Terry is a long-time credit union member and has served on First West's board for many years. In recent years, he’s played a key role in advancing the case for legislative and regulatory changes at both the federal and provincial levels.

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December 15, 2011

When Kristi Miller talks about First West Capital’s successful first year, she does so in metaphors about running. The co-founder, vice-president and long-distance runner, who has logged four marathons and is training for her fifth, knows that growing a business is not a sprint, but rather "an endurance sport.” While the market has responded enthusiastically to First West Capital’s investment philosophy and style, the best is still yet to come, and  Kristi...

December 14, 2011

When Paulette Rennie, President of Valley First, took her first banking job as DDA clerk 35 years ago, she was fresh out of grade 12 and thought it was a short term gig. Paulette intended to pursue nursing, but when she discovered she had a knack for numbers and an inspirational mentor as manager, she stuck with the financial industry.

“When you’re a kid and you’re excelling at something you really enjoy, why not make a career of it? I absolutely loved working at the...