Press Releases

Press Releases

Arizona Is Our Home and Our Future: Community Banking with Vantage West

April 12, 2016
Love Arizona. Bank Arizona. As an Arizona-based financial institution, Vantage West offers the advantage of local-decision making, allowing flexibility in the commercial and consumer loan processes.... Read More

Vantage West Opens Scholarship Program Application Window

January 28, 2016
Vantage West has opened its 2016 scholarship, which will award $1,000 each to 10 college-bound students.  The deadline for this online application is April 9, 2016.... Read More
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Vantage West Names New VP of Business Lending and Services

January 20, 2016
Tim Overton brings Vantage West more than two decades of experience as a commercial relationship manager.  Having lived in Tucson since 1997, Overton has an appreciation for community banking and... Read More
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Vantage West Filming Commercial at Chaffin’s

January 6, 2016
For the second year in a row, Vantage West has filmed a commercial locally and advertised during the NFL’s “Big Game.”... Read More
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Vantage West Awards $20K in Holiday Charitable Grants

December 15, 2015
In tradition, employees at Vantage West were asked to nominate ten organizations to receive one of this year’s $2,000 grants.... Read More

Vantage West Marketing Manager Named to 40 Under 40

October 10, 2015
Vantage West is proud to announce its Segment Marketing Manager, Luis Soto,  was recently named to the 40 Under 40 list, sponsored by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.... Read More
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Vantage West and AZ Football Coach Rich Rodriguez Team up To Support Tucson Charities

August 31, 2015
Vantage West is kicking off Arizona football season, “Tucson Style,” by launching this year’s Commitment to Community Campaign alongside Arizona Football Coach Rich Rodriquez. During the coin... Read More
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Vantage West Names New Board of Directors

July 6, 2015
During a June 23 meeting, the board held its election of officers, where Chariman, Charles Matthewson was re-elected to his position, Gene Santarelli was voted Vice Chairman, Gary W. Smith was... Read More
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Robert D. Ramirez Named ’15-’16 United Way Campaign Chair. (United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona)

July 1, 2015
“It’s a privilege and an honor to have Robert lead the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Annual Campaign,” said Tony Penn, United Way President and CEO. “We are fortunate to have... Read More
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Vantage West Annual Meeting Reflects on 60 Years of Service

June 19, 2015
Vantage West recently held its sixtieth annual meeting of the membership.  During the meeting, the importance of providing superior service, better products, faster technology, and competitive... Read More

In The News

AZ Big Media :: Excellence in Banking: Credit Unions of the Year
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Vantage West Credit Union stands out as one of Arizona’s best credit unions by putting members... Read More
CreditUnions.com :: Vantage West Turns A Good Problem Into Great Recognition, by Savana Morie
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Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first... Read More
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The center will offer free classes to educate those interested in starting a business,... Read More
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