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CU Insight :: Vantage West to receive Juntos Avanzamos designation

September 16, 2015
“Vantage West is the first credit union outside the Cornerstone Credit Union League states to join Juntos Avanzamos.  We salute their vision, leadership, and commitment to financial inclusion that... Read More

InsideTucsonBusiness.com :: Santarelli elected as vice chairman of Vantage West board

September 3, 2015
Gene Santarelli was recently elected to serve as the vice chairman of the board of directors for Vantage West.  Santarelli is a retired lieutenant general of the United States Air Force.  He has... Read More

CU Insight :: Vantage West kicks off United Way campaign

August 24, 2015
Vantage West has kicked off its United Way fundraising efforts by donating $10,000 to the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona.  “It’s an honor to be asked to lead this campaign…  I know... Read More

InsideTucsonBusiness.com :: Financial Fix: Three ways scholarship programs benefit local businesses

August 21, 2015
Saying college is “expensive” is like saying Arizona’s summers are “warm.”  An educated workforce is a priority for many businesses and others consideration relocation to Tucson.  At... Read More

InsideTucsonBusiness.com :: Financial Fix: Five Ways to Get Ahead During the Summer Lull Opens a New Window

July 24, 2015
Many Tucson businesses report a decline during the summer months.  Despite its drawbacks, a lull does not have to equal a total loss.  Read five tips on how to stay ahead of Tucson’s dog days of... Read More

Credit Union Times :: Stability Returns to Sand State Credit Unions

July 17, 2015
Vantage West President/CEO Robert D. Ramirez said the credit union faced the economic downturn with determination in order to prepare for when the economy began growing again.... Read More

Phoenix Business Journal :: Here are the top credit unions across Arizona

July 10, 2015
The list was ranked by total assets as of March 31, 2015, as reported by the Mountain West Credit Union Association and the National Credit Union Administration.  Vantage West made the list with... Read More

InsideTucsonBusiness.com :: Financial Fix: 3 Hidden Business Costs that Impact your Bottom Line

June 26, 2015
Business owners understand the costs of doing business.  Rent, capital purchases, marketing costs, and inventory are some things that tend to be generally expected.  Learn about three costs that... Read More

InsideTucsonBusiness.com :: Financial Fix: 4 Reasons Math is Anything But Elementary for Business Owners

May 15, 2015
Ever grow up questioning the real-life application of your math lessons?  You may have wondered, “will I ever actually need the Pythagorean theorem?” Studies show there are a number of... Read More

CUInsight.com :: Robert D. Ramirez named ‘professional of the year’

April 20, 2015
Just as Vantage West’s President and CEO completed his term as Chairman of the Mountain West Credit Union Association League, Robert D. Ramirez has been named Professional of the Year.... Read More

Press Releases

Vantage West Celebrates New Branch at La Cañada and Naranja
September 17, 2025
  Tucson, AZ [September 17, 2025] Vantage West is proud to announce the grand opening... Read More
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Vantage West and iHeartRadio Launch Books and School Supplies Drive to Benefit Teachers and Students
September 8, 2025
Tucson, AZ [September 8, 2025] This September, in honor of National Literacy Month, Vantage West... Read More
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Vantage West Welcomes Aimee Schmidt as VP, HR and Organizational Development
July 8, 2025
  [TUCSON, AZ] May 5, 2025, Vantage West Credit Union is pleased to announce the... Read More
Vantage West Named Forbes Best-in-State Credit Union for Third Consecutive Year
June 18, 2025
  TUCSON, AZ – Vantage West Credit Union has been recognized by Forbes as one... Read More
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Vantage West Credit Union Launches BNPL to Expand Financial Inclusion 
June 16, 2025
Arizona credit union increases member access to flexible financing by enabling them to split their... Read More
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