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.
Last fall, our directors and leadership sat down to review Kankakee Valley REMC’s strategic plan and develop a new one. We do that roughly every three years, and it’s one of our most important responsibilities. Nobody knows exactly what’s ahead for our communities and our cooperative, but there are several things that we know for… Continue reading.
The Kankakee Valley REMC Junior Board of Directors program — which offers high school juniors opportunities to connect with community leaders and gain a real- world perspective on leadership — recently visited the Indiana Statehouse to witness the heart of the legislative process. The Junior Board participants who attended the trip included Juliana Cook, Luke… Continue reading.
Tyler Wherrett and Tim Morgart, both five-year employees of Kankakee Valley REMC, were two of 30 lineworkers who graduated earlier this year from the Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Wherrett and Morgart were both required to complete 576 hours… Continue reading.
Have you ever looked up at a utility pole and wondered what all that equipment is doing up there? Over the next few months, we’ll share information about the electrical system and the devices working 24/7 to keep your lights on and your power flowing smoothly. The first piece of equipment is the lightning arrestor…. Continue reading.
Steuben County REMC’s 89th Annual Meeting will be held virtually on June 13. Look for more details and the official meeting notice in the May issue of Indiana Connection.
If you reside in District 1, 2, or 9 and are interested in running for election, contact the office to get your petition. The petition must be signed by at least 15 members and returned to the REMC office by Friday, March 13, which is no less than 90 days prior to the 2026 Annual… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up application deadlines: March 27, June 26, Sept. 25, Dec. 25 Director petition deadline: March 13 Camp Kilowatt application deadline: May 1 Virtual Annual Meeting: June 13
After nearly three decades of service, Kevin Keiser officially retired from Steuben County REMC on Jan. 30, concluding a career marked by steady growth, innovation, and a deep commitment to the cooperative’s members and communities. Keiser joined the cooperative in May 1998, when Steuben County REMC’s utility plant assets totaled approximately $7.8 million. Under his… Continue reading.
Marshall County REMC’s 87th Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 7, as a pre-recorded virtual event. Members can watch at their convenience on our YouTube channel and stay informed about the cooperative’s progress. VOTING INFORMATION Voting opened on Monday, Feb. 23, at 7 a.m. EST and closes on Monday, March 30, at 11:59… Continue reading.
