The regular meeting of the board of directors was held on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. All directors were present. Also attending were CEO Ron Holcomb and attorney Brian Garrison. The year-to-date margin is $(76,860). The cooperative currently has an equity rate of 30.21%, and 621 new services have been installed this year. The next regular… Continue reading.

As harvest season continues, here are some tips to protect yourself and others when using agricultural equipment: Learn more at tipmont.com/farmsafety.

In September, Tipmont ensured broadband access across its service territory — a full four years ahead of our original schedule. We thank all Tipmont members for their patience during this project, which has involved hard work from Tipmont employees since we announced the project in 2017. We’ve connected 9,000 members (and counting) to our blazing-fast… Continue reading.

Once upon a time, all a light bulb did was illuminate a room. Today, smart bulbs do much more and are available in bulbs, lamps, strips, strings, and recessed or outdoor lighting. But are they right for you? Let’s explore the possibilities and drawbacks. POSSIBILITIES DRAWBACKS I use Philips Hue bulbs in my home and… Continue reading.

Adding a few cents to your energy bill can flip a switch to improve lives and communities. In July 2024, Tipmont distributed over $20,000 in grants from its Operation Round Up and EnviroWatts programs. These grants funded musical performance initiatives, first-responder upgrades, food pantry shelving, and more in the communities we serve. OPERATION ROUND UP… Continue reading.

Seeking something spooky to stream this Halloween season? Check out these recommendations, filtered for kid-friendliness or grown-ups only! Find even more options with Tipmont’s streaming search tool! Filter by “horror” and the streaming services you subscribe to at tipmont.com/streamingmarketplace. KID-FRIENDLY FRIGHTS NEW FOR YOUNGER KIDS NEW FOR OLDER KIDS CLASSIC FLICKS FOR YOUNGER KIDS CLASSIC PICKS… Continue reading.

Wabash Valley Power Alliance is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that provides wholesale power to 23 electric distribution cooperatives. That makes us a co-op of co-ops! Our strong partnership with our member co-ops across Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri is how we deliver great rates. 1) AN ELECTRIFYING JOURNEY How does the partnership work? Imagine electricity as… Continue reading.

As a cooperative member, there’s no better way to make your voice heard than attending our 2024 Annual Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 21, and casting your vote for this year’s candidates for Tipmont’s Board of Directors. This year’s elections will be for Districts 2, 5, and 7. Please learn more about the candidates on pages… Continue reading.

Earlier this year, I wrote about escaping password pitfalls. While a sound password strategy is essential for websites you log into, plenty can go wrong before you even arrive there. That’s where a Virtual Private Network, or VPN, can be useful. But do you need it? WHAT IS A VPN? When you want to visit… Continue reading.

Electing directors at the 2024 Annual Meeting is one of the benefits of your Tipmont membership. DISTRICT 2 Tom Cutter Watch Tom’s candidate video at tipmont.com/annualmeeting. I graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s of business administration in accounting. While at WMU, I had an exceptional basketball career and was drafted by the National… Continue reading.

Escape your endless scroll through streaming options with movies and series you can watch tonight or plan for later. Need help picking the perfect streaming services? Visit streaming.tipmont.com! TOP PICKS “The Bikeriders,” R: You may chuckle at an attempt to pass off Cincinnati as Chicago, but Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, and Jodie Comer shine in… Continue reading.