Every community has its own unique attributes that make it attractive to new or expanding businesses. Those attributes are key for successful economic development — which leads to job creation and economic growth. Electric cooperatives like yours work hand-in-hand with local and regional economic development corporations to foster growth and development opportunities. This is an… Continue reading.
The Hawpatch Trail Project, spearheaded by LaGrange County Trails, which is a 17-mile bike trail along the former Wabash Railroad corridor in southwest LaGrange County, with construction expected to start in late 2026, is full steam ahead! Sherryl Rhinesmith, vice president of the LaGrange County Trails Board of Directors, and former Marketing and Member Services… Continue reading.
INDIANA YOUTH TOUR Dates: June 14-21 Indiana’s electric cooperatives sponsor students going into their senior year of high school to take part in a life-changing educational adventure to Washington, D. C. Highlights of the week-long trip include visits to historic monuments and museums, meetings on Capitol Hill with Indiana’s congressional delegation, the opportunity to make… Continue reading.
If you’ve been looking for a way to become more involved in your cooperative, and in turn, your community, now is the time to pick up a petition to run for a seat on our board of directors. The board is composed of seven individuals who represent the membership in his or her respective districts…. Continue reading.
Local decisions matter, especially when they affect your neighbors and something as essential as electricity. At Harrison REMC, a not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative, decisions are guided by a nine-member board of directors from throughout the communities the cooperative serves. They set policies, approve budgets, establish rates, and guide longterm infrastructure investments, among other responsibilities. And… Continue reading.
Save money and energy with Harrison REMC’s new Connect to Save program Nearly every home appliance now has a smart Wi-Fi-enabled counterpart. While smart trash cans and refrigerators have varying degrees of usefulness, one feature of your home — your thermostat can save you money by becoming smarter. The lion’s share of the energy used… Continue reading.
Each year, Harrison REMC is excited to shine a spotlight on our youth programs and the community members who participate in them. Harrison REMC sponsors programs to help middle and high school students learn more about energy, the cooperative business model, history, government, and much more. Below are the youth programs offered. Please go to… Continue reading.
LOCATION: 702 Highlander Point DriveFloyds Knobs, IN 47119 BUSINESS HOURS MON. – THURS. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. FRI. 11 a.m. – 9: 30 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. OWNER: Chris King COO: Sam Anderson IN BUSINESS SINCE: 1985 HIGHLIGHTS • Vast menu provides dining options for everyone. • Catering options available for… Continue reading.
As we’ve shared in recent issues of Indiana Connection, one of the things that makes Boone Power unique is that our customers are also member-owners, and each year you have the opportunity to participate in board of directors elections – whether through the petition process, serving on the nominating committee, or simply casting your vote. With… Continue reading.
It’s never too late – or too early – to spread some joy. Grace Westfall, of Zionsville, may be 11 years old but is already making a powerful impact in her community. As one of five 2025 Youth Power and Hope Award winners, Grace is just following her heart and her family values. Last year,… Continue reading.
In a state known for its cornfields and winding rural roads, there’s a different kind of energy buzzing every summer. Camp Kilowatt, sponsored by electric cooperatives across Indiana, offers incoming seventh graders a unique setting where the traditional summer camp experience collides with the science of electricity. For example, instead of telling ghost stories around… Continue reading.
Beyond communicating with our members through Indiana Connection magazine, social media, our website, and SmartHub, we also host occasional educational events about our programs and services or the electric industry. These meetings, which we call Member Ambassadors of Cooperative (MAC) events, are designed to provide face-to-face engagement opportunities with Boone Power members and our employees… Continue reading.
