Though the core business purpose of Ozarks Electric Cooperative is to provide reliable, affordable electricity, our larger mission is to make our corner of the world a better place. With that in mind, we knew building and bringing fiber broadband…

Broadband access is critical to local economies and small businesses, particularly in rural and underserved communities. This is why Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) stepped up to the plate to build fiber optic broadband where no one else was willing…

As they endeavor to educate students, area schools focus on useful, practical applications for technology. Is there a more noble objective than educating our children and keeping them safe while they learn? BOLT Fiber Optics has made it a priority…

The cooperative business model is special, but why?

In essence, all cooperatives – including electric cooperatives – exist to serve. The premise of a cooperative is neighbors helping neighbors working towards a common goal. The cooperative business model allowed rural electric cooperatives to flourish around the country, bringing…