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Community Trust

Many people excitedly applaud the public ribbon cuttings opening new businesses in town, yet most local economic growth happens without many noticing. Electric co-ops shine the light for businesses to find success.

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WVPA economic development team featured on Bloomington, Ill., podcast

Several members of our economic development team joined the Building Bloomington-Normal podcast. They discussed how they work with our member co-ops and recent trends they have encountered.

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Flare for Training

Human resources professional Chelsey Kamleiter’s eyes lit up as she learned of a way to train her company’s employees that make emergency flares – thanks to the organization’s local electric co-op.

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Q4 2024 Economic Development Update

It’s hard to believe that we have closed the books on 2024 and we’re charging into a new year! Below,…

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