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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
Vantage West Welcomes Aimee Schmidt as VP, HR and Organizational Development
[TUCSON, AZ] May 5, 2025, Vantage West Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Aimee Schmidt as VP, HR and Organizational Development. Aimee has over 20 years of
Vantage West Named Forbes Best-in-State Credit Union for Third Consecutive Year
TUCSON, AZ – Vantage West Credit Union has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions, earning the prestigious honor for the third consecutive year. Notably,
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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.”