OUR STORY
Things we believe
Creating unrivaled banking experiences
Succeed together
We bring real value to members by reinventing ourselves and our business again and again. Only by working together can we offer innovative solutions that help local communities thrive.
Act local
Our focus is on making decisions as close to members as possible. We work big to act local which means using our scale and resources to meet members’ needs.
Create remarkable experiences
As a cooperative, we treat everyone with dignity, respect and honesty. As stewards for our members, we protect them from risk and provide thoughtful advice to meet their unique needs.
Lead with courage
We’re forward thinking when it comes to serving members and communities. Every day we make courageous decisions keeping their best interests at heart.
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Equity, inclusion and diversity
Our commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity
First West’s foundational values demand that we, as an organization, actively strive for equity, inclusion and diversity. We believe in cultivating an environment in which every First West employee, member and community partner—both present and future—is valued for their uniqueness and is empowered to thrive. Learn more.
First West was formed in 2010, but our roots date back to 1946
Our brands—Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial—each have decades of history as locally known and trusted institutions. They were built through entrepreneurial spirit, seeking to address unique or unmet financial needs in their communities. Today, as First West Credit Union, we’re still driven by this same solution-oriented, inspirational mindset.
Recent milestones
A clear and compelling vision for the future has produced years of successful growth and transformation at our credit union, from welcoming new brands to First West, to introducing innovative new products, to making impactful contributions to our communities.