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High stakes, high skills
Recently, KREMC lineworkers completed their annual pole top rescue training. As part of the training, each lineman must climb a pole and rescue a mannequin that is hanging from the utility pole. The lineman must then secure the mannequin using ropes and clips to safely bring him back to the ground. It is imperative that… Continue reading.
Your Tipmont board: Pursuing progressive futures
According to the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, the industry generates $35.1 billion annually for the Hoosier State. But agriculture is more than a line in a ledger. It reflects ethics, values, and innovations integral to a Hoosier way of life. Tipmont proudly serves area farmers whose tireless work is vital to our everyday activities…. Continue reading.
From the boardroom: The board met in June
The regular meeting of the board of directors was held on Tuesday, June 25. All directors were present. Also attending were CEO Ron Holcomb and attorney Brian Garrison. The year-to-date margin is $276,284. The cooperative has an equity rate of 30.83%, and 556 new services have been installed this year. The next regular meeting of… Continue reading.
Tipmont has a new pay-by-phone number
Want to pay your Tipmont bill by phone? Beginning Friday, Aug. 16, you will need to call 844-975-2777. Please update your contacts as appropriate. Tipmont’s new pay-by-phone system builds on existing security and convenience you expect with a faster call flow, higher call volume and enhanced interaction. Don’t forget: To pay by phone starting Friday,… Continue reading.
Holiday office closing
All Tipmont locations will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, to observe the Labor Day holiday. If you need to pay your bill at that time, SmartHub is available online at tipmont.smarthub.coop. You can also call 844-975-2777 and use our easy, fast, secure automated solution.
Celebrating staff anniversaries
Please join us in celebrating Critical Infrastructure Technician Shawn Vessels for reaching a service milestone of 10 years and Customer Experience Practice Leader Jason Monroe for reaching a service milestone of 15 years in June.
Fiber internet construction updates
OUR FIBER BUILD IS NEAR THE FINISH! Tipmont is nearly done with its system-wide fiber broadband project! Only a handful of zones remain and most will open this month. Find details in the timeline below as well as how to search our online map for service at any time! Find the latest up-to-date information on… Continue reading.
Professor Rob: Stream smarter — advanced Roku tips and tricks
Thanks to its ease of use and wide access to streaming services, I’ve long recommended a Roku as the best streaming device. Whether you have had the same Roku for years or recently purchased a new one, there’s plenty to know beyond the basics. Here are a few of my favorites: LOCAL NEWS Paid live… Continue reading.
Youth Tour sends Tipmont students to Washington
Tipmont student Braden Montgomery selected as Indiana Youth Leadership Council representative During a week in June, 14 area high-school juniors joined the 65-student Indiana Youth Tour delegation to Washington, D.C. Students visited numerous monuments and memorials, met with legislators on Capitol Hill, and interacted with thousands of students from other states. Special congratulations go to… Continue reading.
Don’t miss the 2024 Annual Meeting
Tipmont’s 2024 Annual Meeting will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds and drive-thru locations at the fairgrounds, Linden and Battle Ground. This year, we will elect directors for Districts 2, 5 and 7, and you will get a $25 bill credit just for attending! Watch next month’s issue of Indiana… Continue reading.
Enhancing public service heart in Ecuador
Jonathan Buyer has learned a lot from consecutive summer internships with Tipmont’s engineering department. However, a March 2024 spring break service project trip deepened his connection to the co-op’s core values and his professional engineering aspirations. Buyer is a junior in electrical engineering and humanitarian engineering at Anderson University. Through an Engineering Design for Service… Continue reading.