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Driven to Change

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.

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Charging Ahead for the Top 5 of ’25 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.

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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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