Time To Submit Good Neighbor, Community Service Award Entries
It’s time to submit entries for MECA’s two Good Neighbor Watch awards that recognize outstanding co-op employees for their contributions and commitment to the co-op principle of “Concern for Community.” The Co-op Community Service Award recognizes outstanding co-op employees for their volunteer service and commitment to the principle of “Concern for Community.” Much of the [...]
HomeWorks Tri-County Holds Annual Legislative Breakfast
Both the Portland and Blanchard branches of HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative hosted their annual Legislative Update breakfasts again this year, Jan. 27-28. Sen. Judy Emmons, Sen. Mike Nofs, and Rep. Mike Callton were the featured speakers, giving employees an update on some of Michigan's current issues. “The legislative breakfast is a great way for employees [...]
Great Lakes Employees, CoBank Donate $21,119 to United Way
Great Lakes Energy (GLE) Cooperative employees, along with the help of CoBank, a cooperative lender, recently contributed $21,119 to local United Way agencies throughout the GLE service area. GLE employees participate annually in a United Way campaign by pledging money from their paychecks throughout the year. This year, employee contributions received a $5,000 boost from [...]
Team Midwest ‘Illuminates the Night’ in Adrian
The inaugural "Illuminate the Night" festival took place on Friday, February 6th in downtown Adrian. A section of South Main Street was closed to feature displays and performance art illuminated by light. The evening began with a light parade and featured a fire juggler, light projection on downtown buildings, music, illuminated art pieces and our [...]
Electric Co-ops Seek Teens for Youth Programs
If you know of a good teenager who would enjoy traveling and meeting other teens from Michigan and other states, tell them about the fun youth programs sponsored by Michigan’s nine electric co-ops. He or she could even be selected to participate in a free trip to Washington, D.C.! It’s not too late for teens [...]
AmazonSmile Benefits HomeWorks People Fund
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative’s People Fund program is getting a new fundraising boost from a partnership with Amazon.com. While shopping online, HomeWorks members, or anyone interested in contributing, can now help benefit area families and organizations by using a special link to reach their Amazon.com account. By doing so, .5 percent of a contributor’s purchase will [...]