Press Releases
Vantage West Receives $950,000 in CDFI Funding
November 19, 2018
Vantage West Credit Union was recently awarded $950,000 from the U.S. Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund). This will further enhance the credit union's capacity... Read More
Vantage West Promotes Eppley to Business Banker
November 13, 2018
Vantage West, southern Arizona's largest credit union, announced today the promotion of Mercedes Eppley to Business Banker. In her new position, she is responsible for providing expert knowledge and... Read More
Vantage West Credit Union Announces Expansion Into Mesa
November 13, 2018
Vantage West continues to build on its strength as southern Arizona's largest credit union by expanding into Mesa.
In early September, credit union officials signed a lease on a 2,200 sq. ft.... Read More
(PDF) Vantage West Promotes Wren to Business Relationship Manager III
October 18, 2018
Vantage West Credit Union, southern Arizona’s largest credit union, announced today the promotion of Don C. Wren from Business Relationship Manager II to Business Relationship Manager III. This... Read More
(PDF) Vantage West Promotes Gomez to Business Relationship Manager I
October 12, 2018
Vantage West Credit Union announced the promotion of Miguel (Mickey) Gomez from Sr. Business Banker to Business Relationship Manager I. In his new position, Mickey supports Vantage West's existing... Read More
(PDF) Vantage West Voted Best Bank/Credit Union, Receives 15 Accolades in 2018 Readers' Choice Awards
September 21, 2018
For the second year in a row, Vantage West Credit Union was voted Best Bank/Credit Union in the 2018 Arizona Daily Star Readers' Choice Awards. We won a total of 15 accolades, emerging WINNER in 7... Read More
(PDF) Vantage West Announces 2018 Board Election Results, 2018-2019 Board and Supervisory Committee Leaders
September 7, 2018
Vantage West recently held its 2018 board election during the 63rd Annual Membership Meeting, where incumbent directors Ana Archer and Dr. Paul Melendez were re-elected by acclamation for new... Read More
(PDF) Vantage West Announces Phoenix Expansion
June 1, 2018
Southern Arizona’s largest credit union signs lease on a new Phoenix-area retail site and adds 71 ATMs to kick off its expansion of 10 new retail locations in Phoenix by 2022.... Read More
(PDF) Vantage West Expands ATM Network to Target
May 22, 2018
TUCSON, Arizona. (May 22, 2018) –
As of May 25th, 2018, Vantage West is adding 71 locations to its network of ATMs with free access. This expanded network includes all Target stores across the... Read More
Vantage West Announces Thrive Tucson Business Spotlight Contest Winners
May 15, 2018
Vantage West Credit Union culminated its celebration of Community Banking Month (April) with an exclusive “yellow carpet” event at a local movie theater, where they announced the winners of their... Read More
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AZ Big Media :: Excellence in Banking: Credit Unions of the Year
November 18, 2025
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
November 12, 2025
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first... Read More
KOLD :: Tucson Small Business Center Opens, by Renee Romo
October 24, 2025
The center will offer free classes to educate those interested in starting a business,... Read More
Triple Pundit :: Americans Are More Money-Stressed Than Ever. Credit Unions Are Stepping Up to Help., by Gary E. Frank
October 24, 2025
“Unlike banks, credit unions do not pay business income tax. That structure allows them to... Read More
CreditUnions.com :: There’s Nothing Random About These Acts Of Kindness, by Aaron Passman
October 14, 2025
For the third year, Arizona credit unions are joining forces for AZCU Week, with 18 organizations... Read More
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