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Reliable Internet: both an urban and rural issue

cbcadminJan 10, 20233 min read

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…

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Education the most noble technology objective

cbcadminJan 5, 20233 min read

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…

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Why Co-ops are Different

cbcadminDec 13, 20222 min read

The cooperative business model is special, but why?

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The Core of a Cooperative: Desire to Serve

cbcadminNov 28, 20222 min read

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…

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Fiber Enables Growth and Opportunities

cbcadminMay 24, 20222 min read

Fiber from K-Powernet enables their member cooperatives to utilize state of the art technology at a lower cost