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First West Credit Union partners with One Twenty Three West to elevate its brand and visual identity

LANGLEY, B.C- After an extensive review process, First West Credit Union has selected agency One Twenty Three West (123w) to help bring its ambitious brand strategy to life and evolve its visual identity as it begins the next chapter in its longstanding history dating back to 1946.

First West is one of Canada’s largest credit unions with $17.4 billion in total assets and assets under administration and more than 250,000 members. It operates 45 branches throughout British Columbia under the Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial brands.

123w is an award-winning, independent idea and design collective based in Vancouver and Toronto. Founded in 2013, 123w’s innovative team has helped power admired Canadian brands including Real Canadian Superstore, Kal Tire, White Spot, The Canadian Automobile Association and B.C. Children’s Hospital among many others.

“We’re thrilled to team up with One Twenty Three West not only for their balance of brand, design and advertising expertise but also their overarching cultural fit with our cooperative,” says Ron Cann, First West’s Vice President, Marketing & Communications. “They have a track record of driving success in the markets First West serves, and in the time we’ve spent with them so far, it’s crystal clear they’re a true extension of our team.”

“We’re excited to partner with First West to create real value for their members as they embark on this exciting chapter in their organization’s story,” said agency founder and ECD Bryan Collins. “It’s the kind of challenge we love – combining all our agency’s strengths to make something powerful and holistic.”

The contract has already begun with 123w taking over strategy and creative duties for campaigns launching in 2024.

Company Information

About First West Credit Union

First West Credit Union brings together the best of both worlds, combining the scale, stability and solutions of a leading Canadian financial institution with the care and community leadership of a local cooperative. Powered by the leadership of Launi Skinner, First West is Canada’s premier multi-brand credit union, serving 283,000 members through four admired community brands: Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings, and Enderby & District Financial. With approximately $20 billion in total assets and assets under administration, First West makes it easy for its members to get impactful, practical advice and personalized service that’s truly in their best interests, through 45 branches across B.C., a Member Advice Centre and leading digital tools.

Since 2010, First West has given back more than $41 million to its communities, while cultivating a culture with its 1,250 team members that is recognized nationally with Canada’s Most Admired Cultures Award, BC’s Top Employers Award, 5-Star Psychological Safety Award, and the Canadian Workplace Wellbeing Award. Learn more at firstwestcu.ca and see how we’re redefining banking to create a future where everyone can flourish.

Media Contacts

Josh Juhlke

Communications Manager
jjuhlke@firstwestcu.ca
604-309-6066

Jaime Nilsson

VP, Managing Director
One Twenty Three West
jaime@123w.ca
250-508-9292