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Mike O’Grady’s commitment to his Central Illinois community led to a career fostering economic development – and insights to support local needs when a unique opportunity to pick up growth drove into the region.
A phone call from a former client led a Midwestern blasthole drilling company to an unexpected path – and dawning business opportunity across the nation.
A ringing school phone breaking the summer silence was music to Buddy Faulkner’s ears.
It was about an electric cooperative program offered to the school district where he worked. It began a multi-year partnership that led to thousands of dollars in rebates – and more in long-term energy savings.
WVPA engages in economic development differently, by focusing on providing economic power for members instead of making profits for investors.