FTTP expansion The 1.9 million dollar loan and grant for deploying FTTP to nearly 5,000 people, farms, and businesses indicates active wholesale and consumer fiber expansion initiatives. This presents a sales opportunity for fiber-related technologies, managed services, network equipment, and project partnerships with the cooperative.

Rural utility scale With 24,200 active meters over 2,886 miles of line serving roughly 20,000 members, there is substantial potential for smart grid, reliability engineering, telemetry, and energy management solutions that optimize distribution, outage management, and member experience.

Technology stack Current tech footprint includes cloud, monitoring, virtualization, and collaboration tools (AWS, New Relic, Veeam, Cisco, Microsoft 365, WordPress). Upsell opportunities exist in cloud modernization, cybersecurity, data analytics, and managed IT services tailored to a member-owned cooperative environment.

Financial health Revenue is in the mid to upper range for similar REMCs, suggesting capacity for capital expenditures and long-term technology investments. Engage as a trusted financing partner or supplier for upcoming network upgrades, reliability projects, and customer engagement initiatives.

Community growth Serving a mix of farming and hilly scenic areas, the cooperative role extends to digital inclusion and rural broadband access. Opportunities exist for end-user solutions, education, and partnerships to expand member services, with potential alignment to regional economic development and grant programs.