The Cooperative Difference
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October is National Co-op Month, which serves as a powerful reminder that co-ops aren’t just another business model. They are something better.
The closure of one rural Indiana town’s lone licensed daycare forced local families to creatively solve the problem. Their success spawned a unique affordable childcare model inspiring other Hoosier towns and beyond.
Economic development has changed significantly over the past decade. Fortunately, we and our member distribution cooperatives remain flexible to nimbly respond in ways that best serve our vibrant communities – including the changes coming our way in 2025 and beyond.
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.

