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Excellence in Banking: Credit unions of the year
AZ Business magazine‘s “Excellence in Banking” feature for 2026 underscores the critical role financial institutions play in driving Arizona’s growth, highlighting innovation, stability, and community impact as essential benchmarks for industry...
Vantage West and FHLBank San Francisco Award $150K AHEAD Grants to Southern Arizona Nonprofits
TUCSON, AZ (October 16, 2025) – Vantage West Credit Union, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco), will deliver $150,000 AHEAD Program grants...
Vantage West Celebrates New Branch at La Cañada and Naranja
Tucson, AZ [September 17, 2025] Vantage West is proud to announce the grand opening of its new branch in Oro Valley. The branch, located at 11165 N. La Canada...
Vantage West and iHeartRadio Launch Books and School Supplies Drive to Benefit Teachers and Students
Tucson, AZ [September 8, 2025] This September, in honor of National Literacy Month, Vantage West Credit Union is partnering with iHeartRadio to host From Pencils to Pages, a books and...
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The Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2021
Sandra Sagehorn-Elliott, Vantage West President/CEO, is listed among “The Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2021” by AZ Big Media.
Banks, Credit Unions Optimistic about Arizona’s Post-pandemic Economy
Vantage West processed an estimated $26 million in SBA and PPP loans for their members, as well as more than $800,000 in pandemic-related financial assistance in the form of waived fees.
Why employees with soft skills are in high demand
Cutthroat employees make for cutthroat business. However, if the success of your business relies heavily on teamwork, hiring people with strong interpersonal skills that are not job-specific can work to your advantage. These include having a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, self-confidence, and more. Here are a few tips to consider when choosing the right person to your team.
Cost savings for your business make it easy to be green
Arizona is surrounded by an endless supply of beautiful sunshine. If you are a local Arizona business, adding solar to your business financial strategy might be worth doing. Benefits include cost savings due to drastically reduced energy bills, access to government incentives, and more.
Tips to help maintain steady cash flow during market volatility
Market volatility affects all businesses. Here are some tips on how careful planning can help keep your business stable through cyclical ups and downs
Turning California’s loss into opportunities for Arizona business
Arizona is a preferred location for the growing number of Californians who are leaving the state, and Arizona businesses are reaping the benefits. Recruiting experienced talent from California may be a good way to expand your business network, energize younger staff, and challenge an established professional with a new environment in which to apply a lifetime of expertise.