Fire. Art. Happiness – The Story of Sonoran Glass School
In the first episode of Own It, we learn about the therapeutic effects of glassmaking from Tucson’s Sonoran Glass School. Read More
Surviving the Slow Season: How to keep your business from drying out in the summer
Anyone who’s experienced a summer in Tucson knows the seasonal exodus that occurs each year, leaving the city a virtual ghost town. While locals tend to enjoy the sudden shift to peace and quiet, the slow season isn’t ideal for members our local business community, who often suffer dips in the summer. As a result, […] Read More
Build Your Future: 5 Renovation Projects to Add Home Value In Arizona
The Arizona housing market continues to show strength after several years of continuous growth. This has left many homeowners with strong home equity. According to a report by Black Knight, American homeowners possess three times more home equity than they did in 2012, when the housing market bottomed out. Arizona has seen similar trends, with […] Read More
Frequently Asked Questions to Help You Navigate the Digital Banking Upgrade
On April 17, we launched an upgraded digital banking platform. Based on feedback from Members, we chose the best system to support the needs Members expressed. The new mobile app and web interface offer a customized experience, enhanced features, and streamlined tools for your convenience. We have heard great things from Members who love the […] Read More
Science City: 5 Biotech Firms Bringing Tucson Into the Future
The biotech industry has become an integral part of Tucson and Southern Arizona’s economy over the past decade, as startups and established companies rush into the burgeoning field. According to AZBio, jobs in the life sciences have grown 9% in Arizona since 2014, twice the rate over the rest of the country. With the University […] Read More
Creative Approaches to Get Your Business Thriving
This blog was contributed by Vantage West’s 2018-19 Marketing and Communications intern, Arianna (San Miguel High School) , in honor of “Encourage a Young Writer Day.” We are proud to support local schools and students, and appreciate the asset Arianna is to our team. When you first start your own business, you have a lot […] Read MoreApr 10, 2019
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Creative Tribe: Creating Communities One Workshop At a Time
Theresa Delaney, founder of Creative Tribe, joined Zach on this week’s Thrive Tucson. Creative Tribe was founded in 2015 to provide a space for creatives to share ideas and deepen relationships through unique workshops ranging from cooking demonstrations to crafts. Theresa discusses the early days, when a last-minute decision sent her back to Tucson and […] Read More
Why Bank Local?
April is Community Banking Month, a reminder of the benefits of banking locally. We partner with Local First Arizona to support local businesses and the Arizona economy all year round. But this month, especially, we want to highlight and expand upon the five reasons Local First Arizona encourages people to bank locally. You can get […] Read MoreApr 5, 2019
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Meeting People Isn’t Easy: A Conversation with Theresa Delaney of Creative Tribe
For Theresa Delaney, the road to the future led her out of Tucson. Or so she thought. A recent graduate of the University of Arizona, Theresa eagerly packed up her belongings and headed west to San Francisco to be part of the explosive entrepreneurial scene. But once she hit the road, she found herself having […] Read More
Score! How to Earn a Winning Credit Score
With so much to worry about in the present, it’s easy to put off planning for the future. This tendency is one of the reasons your credit score might be a bit of an after-thought, even though you know it’s important. You can always worry about it later. Until the time comes to apply for […] Read MoreOnline Banking If you are logging in for the first time (or if it has been 6 months since your last log in), use temporary credentials in the box to the right. Once in, you’ll be prompted to set up new credentials.
- Temporary USERNAME: Vantage West Member #
- Temporary PASSWORD: Last 4 digits of primary account holder’s social security # (For business accounts, use the last 4 digits of the business’s EIN.)
- Once in, follow prompts to create a new Username & Password. For future logins, use your new credentials.