We Are ‘Not a Bank’ – Vantage West’s New Ad Campaign Explores the Contrast Between Big Banks and Credit Unions
Seizing on increasing public preference for supporting local businesses, Vantage West has unveiled a new ad campaign that distinguishes us from for-profit financial institutions and demonstrates our support for other local businesses. According to a recent survey from the Financial Trust Index, just 38% of Americans trusted national banks. In contrast, nearly 60% trusted credit […] Read MoreOct 6, 2021
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Become An Essential Customer: A Fall Events Preview For Southern Arizona and Phoenix
It’s that time of the year when the weather begins to cool and the nights come alive with energy around southern Arizona. After a year and a half of social distancing, people are clamoring to experience live events again and get a taste of normalcy. Fortunately, the fall season in southern Arizona presents a wide […] Read More
Don’t Call It a Comeback: How Southern Arizona and Phoenix Small Businesses Emerged From the Pandemic Stronger Than Ever
It’s 10am on a Tuesday, a mere month into the worst pandemic seen in a generation, and Alexis Carbajal stands in a parking lot, sweating nervously. Just three weeks earlier, Alexis and his partner Juan Ayala decided to close down their popular Puerto Rican food truck, Phoenix Coqui. They opened the truck in 2017 to […] Read More
From Farm to Label: How Hem & Her Survived the Pandemic By Sticking to Their Roots
It was the year 2000, the turn of the millennium, when Joyce Feickert and Marv Kirchler finally bought the farm. More specifically, the couple purchased a 1920s farmhouse to renovate into the new home of Hem & Her Bridal Design Studio, the business they’ve run together for more than 20 years. Over the next two […] Read More
Connecting Arizona: The Final Mile Story
Accessible internet is still out of reach in some of Arizona’s most remote, rural communities. This has led to a digital divide that’s left part of the state unable to participate in the larger economy. The Final Mile seeks to shrink this digital divide by supplying broadband to the rural communities who need it most. […] Read MoreAug 12, 2021
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Art of Representation: The Galeria Mitotera Story
When they arrived in Tucson from Los Angeles, artist Mel “Melo” Dominguez found that they needed to find a sense of community. That’s when they met Melissa Brown-Dominguez. They found voices like those of their community missing from the local arts scene. To provide representation to those they felt were underrepresented, they opened Galeria Mitotera, […] Read More
Mesa Native Finds Fulfillment With A Company That Honors His Purpose
Crismon Gateway Financial Center Manager, Tony Isom, shares the Credit Union Difference from his perspective and experience, inviting the Phoenix metropolitan community into the new Crismon Gateway location to achieve a more prosperous tomorrow. Read More
Your Guide to Celebrating Black History Month in 2021
February is Black History Month, also called African American History Month. It is a special opportunity to honor the achievements and recognize the important role of the African American community in the United States. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the “Father of Black History Month,” first launched “Negro History Week” in 1926. Later, in 1976, the week became the month-long celebration we observe now. Read More
Fourth New Location Serves Growing Membership of 40,000 in Phoenix Metro
For 65 years, Vantage West has served Members, primarily in southern Arizona. Now, with approximately 40,000 Members in the Phoenix metro, Vantage West continues to expand its footprint in the Valley of the Sun, by adding more convenient options to serve its Members. Read More
November is National Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month. It is an opportunity to recognize, honor, and learn more about the history, traditions, and contributions of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Here are ways you can celebrate. Read MoreDisclosures
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