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Metro Education Commission’s Evening to Empower Ed Honors Students, Educators, and Community Leaders Across the Greater Tucson Area TUCSON, AZ — On May 9, 2025, the Metro Education Commission (MEC),
Q&A: Jennifer Robinson on Rural Credit Unions
The branch manager of Vantage West Credit Union in Tombstone, Arizona, shares about what makes credit unions different from traditional banks and how they work to support her rural community.
There’s Nothing Random About These Acts Of Kindness
A one-day event to give back has transformed into an initiative that spans several states and generates hundreds of thousands of dollars in community impact. One CEO’s wild idea to
Americans Are More Money-Stressed Than Ever. Credit Unions Are Stepping Up to Help
The mental toll of financial stress has serious impacts on people across the country. Credit unions are in the position to help in ways commercial banks can’t or won’t. It’s
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5 Tucson Credit Unions Join Forces For Affordable Housing
A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers. Danielle Bridges, senior vice president of mortgage lending and capital markets at Vantage West Credit Union, says participating credit unions made an intentional decision early on to lean into what they do best: lending.
Keysha Webb, SVP Market Development Recognized as Next Gen Leader
Keysha was recognized as one of BizTucson Magazine’s Next Gen Leaders — Rising Stars to Watch. Webb leads strategic initiatives that expand market reach, deepen member relationships, and drive growth.
Excellence in Banking: Credit Unions of the Year
Vantage West Credit Union stands out as one of Arizona’s best credit unions by putting members first and empowering communities across the state.
Vantage West Turns A Good Problem Into Great Recognition
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.
Tucson Small Business Center Opens
The center will offer free classes to educate those interested in starting a business, understanding municipal processes, and much more. Tucson helped the Tucson IDA purchase the building through leftover federal COVID-19 relief funds, with the rest of the money coming from loans acquired thanks to Vantage West Credit Union.
Americans Are More Money-Stressed Than Ever. Credit Unions Are Stepping Up to Help.
“Unlike banks, credit unions do not pay business income tax. That structure allows them to reinvest earnings directly back into their members and the programs designed to support them,” said Sandra Sagehorn-Elliott, president and CEO of Vantage West Credit Union in Tucson, Arizona. “It’s a closed-loop system. The money we make stays in our ecosystem. We pour it back into our members.”