CU*NorthWest, the 100% credit union-owned cooperative CUSO, announced today that Spokane Media Federal Credit Union and Spokane Firefighters Credit Union in Spokane, Washington, have extended their core processing contracts with CU*NorthWest. Both credit unions are founding members of the cooperatively-owned CUSO.

Spokane Media FCU President & CEO Debie Keesee stated: “As an original owner, Spokane Media FCU recognized that as a cooperative financial services provider it makes sense that we would want our data processor to be a true cooperative. That cooperative foundation has enabled us to deliver products and services to our members that we would not have been able to offer in a non-cooperative environment. We are excited to be extending our relationship for an additional five-year term.”

Spokane Firefighters CU CEO Todd Powell said: “Although our credit union was a founding member of the CU*NorthWest CUSO, we still take the time to evaluate alternatives when contracts expire. Once again we have signed a five-year agreement with CU*NorthWest as they are clearly the best option for our credit union and members. CU*NorthWest has continued to grow and our list of services offered as a result of our affiliation has also grown over time. They are the clear and obvious choice for our organization.”

CU*NorthWest looks forward to continuing to serve Spokane Media FCU and Spokane Firefighters CU and their members.