As general manager of Southeastern Indiana REMC, I am very proud of the impact our cooperative has had in making southeast Indiana a better place to live, work and raise a family.   One way we do this is through Operation Round Up, our charitable program that demonstrates one of our cooperative principles, Concern for… Continue reading.

While the telecommunications industry and stakeholders broadly agree broadband access and affordability are critically important, there isn’t always agreement on how to make that happen. Some segments of the industry, including large telephone, fixed wireless and satellite companies, advocate for any new broadband infrastructure programs to fund networks at much lower speeds than cooperatives and… Continue reading.

Benefits of cooperative membership exceed prioritized broadband access and extend past U.S. borders. A new report by the International Cooperative Research Group, the research arm of the U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council, reveals members of cooperatives in countries spanning four continents are more likely to have above-average incomes, a better sense of overall well-being, and… Continue reading.

The end of the year will be here before we know it, which means the opportunity to take advantage of our 2021 rebates is ending soon. Southeastern Indiana REMC’s rebate programs were created to provide energy-saving services to our members while assisting with the costs.  Air-source Heat Pump Program Air source heat pumps can mean… Continue reading.

Most adults have a vague memory of a time when “checking for messages” meant listening to an answering machine. We carried on with our days without relying on cell phones and managed just fine. But today, we are more connected than ever through our smartphones and other devices.  Our phones are so much more now… Continue reading.

November is the month of giving thanks and showing gratitude for the people and things that matter most to us. (Really, this should happen every day, but life gets busy…) In celebration of our 85th anniversary, a few of our employees took time to highlight what makes the co-op so special: our members. They answered… Continue reading.

The first 200 youth who enroll in area county 4-H programs for 2022, and whose families are Noble REMC members, will have their 4-H program fee reimbursed by us. When you enroll your child and pay the $15 program fee, contact your county’s Purdue Extension office to ask for a credit voucher, which you can… Continue reading.

Our right-of-way crew works tirelessly to maintain the stability of our system, and recently it welcomed another member to its team: Jared Buckles. A Columbia City resident, Buckles knew of the co-op culture from our colleagues over at Northeastern REMC, and after serving as a groundman at Columbia City Electric Department, he wanted to venture… Continue reading.

For me, this is a time of year for refection, and topping my list of things I’m grateful for is our wonderful community. I know I speak for all Miami-Cass REMC employees when I say that we are thankful to be in such an incredible community. We are fortunate to live in the same community… Continue reading.

Alexandria Tompkins, accounting specialist for Miami-Cass REMC, started her career with the cooperative in 2018. In her role, she is responsible for entering accounts payable, miscellaneous receivables, and bank reconciliations; helping with inventory; and filing.  She reports to Stephanie Ziems, director of accounting and finance. She loves working with numbers and enjoys the family atmosphere… Continue reading.