Great Expectations What do you expect from your cooperative? It’s a question we regularly ask ourselves and like to ask our consumer-members when we get the chance. Because the co-op belongs to those we serve, we hold ourselves to a higher standard than the average business. You probably don’t expect the store where you do […]
Preparing for the Storm Floridians know a thing or two about storms. Most days, we get to enjoy the beautiful sunshine our state is known for. But each year, we also know we will face a hurricane season that could prove challenging. That’s why it’s important to take a moment to make sure we have […]
Extended Learning Everyone has principles guiding the decisions they make. For some of us, those rules were instilled at a young age, and we have held on to them. For others, those guiding principles may have changed with life experiences. At Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC), our principles have always been out in the open […]
The last month has been difficult for people across the state and throughout our country. As the seriousness of the coronavirus threat has become more clear, I know many of our members have faced a rapid change in their day-to-day lives. Maybe you have found yourself suddenly out of work, concerned for your health or...
2019 Was a Very Good Year I sometimes think of all the ways other businesses and organizations could benefit from adopting values similar to the cooperative principles. How much better would it be if the company you bank with was dedicated to helping you understand its industry? Or if serving the local community was a […]
SVEC membership comes with many benefits. In addition to receiving safe, affordable and reliable power, our consumer-members share in the ownership of the cooperative, and they get a portion of their investment returned to them in the form of capital credits. They can make their voice heard by electing trustees to represent them and by...
Bringing in a new year is always about beginnings and endings. On the one hand, we look ahead to a fresh start, and we think about what we want to do better than before. On the other, we look back on the successes of the year that just ended.
One of my favorite things about Christmas, and the holiday season in general, is that it gives us an opportunity to celebrate being part of a community. Maybe your town has a favorite tradition that everyone comes together to take part in, or you look forward to celebrating with your church community. Many of us...
There are few things in life more frustrating than not being heard. Maybe you’re a parent who doesn’t feel like your kids listen to you. Maybe it’s that friend who asks for your advice but never takes it. As Americans, we are raised to believe that a government should listen to its people, and when...
Many of our members probably think about October as the time when college football is in full swing. For others, it might be time to start planning elaborate costumes for Halloween. But around Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, October means one thing: National Co-op Month.
