January 2024
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October 2024
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October is co-op month! C
ommunities come in all shapes and sizes. Regardless of where or how they are formed, communities can bring people together and create a sense of belonging. Inland Power is deeply committed to our members, and we’re glad you are part of the electric cooperative community.
employees, leadership and board of trustees are equally invested in our local communities. We work hard to support local economic development projects, youth programs and scholarships, charitable giving initiatives and additional programs that make our community a better place to call home.
Members contribute money to the co-op to make sure it runs smoothly now and in the future. At Inland Power, this happens through paying your energy bills.
This October, more than 30,000 of all different types of cooperatives across the U.S. are celebrating National Co-op Month. It’s a time to reflect on all the aspects that set cooperatives apart from other types of businesses and time to celebrate the power of co-op membership.
All co-ops, including Inland Power are guided by seven cooperative principles that embody the values and spirit of the cooperative movement. These seven principles are a framework to help all co-ops navigate challenges and opportunities while remaining true to our mission:
5. Education, Training and Information: Co-ops continuously focus on education to ensure employees have the training and information they need to make the co-op successful.
Electric cooperatives are not-for-profit utilities that are built by the communities they serve. For Inland Power, our mission is our members. We care about your quality of life, and because we are locally operated, we’re uniquely suited to meet the ever-changing energy needs of our members.
1. Open and Voluntary Membership: Co-op membership is open to anyone who can use the co-op’s services.
Beyond the business of electricity, our
3. Member Economic Participation:
2. Democratic Member Control: Members make decisions that shape the cooperative. Why? Because co-ops are created by the members, for the members.
4. Autonomy and Independence: Co-ops are independent and can operate on their own, which ultimately benefits the members.
6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives: Co-ops share with and learn from other cooperatives. We help each other out in times of need because we want other co-ops to thrive. 7. Concern for Community: All cooperatives work for the greater good of the local communities they serve. Co-ops give back to their communities to help them thrive and Thank you for your membership! grow.
Our mision is our members!