As a cooperative, NWEC strives to support and enhance the communities that we all live, work and play in, so that they will be safe, welcoming and thriving. Our guiding principle of “Concern for Community” is near and dear to the heart of the cooperative.

President/CEO Darin Thorp is shown presenting a check to Williams County Sheriff Deputy Brandon Willis in support of the “Park With The Police” event to be held on June 14 at the Imagination Station in Bryan. The event is open to the public and will feature tons of fun activities that will encourage kids of all ages to connect with local law enforcement officers.

Often the best way to share our electrical safety message is through live demos. The lineman shown above is performing a high-voltage demo for first responders and other employees at the Defiance County Emergency Management office.

NWEC partnered with Williams County first responders to conduct a “mock crash” designed to raise awareness of the potential tragic outcome of an accident caused by distracted driving. The activity was held at the Williams County Fairgrounds and attended by senior students from all the county high schools.

Operation Round Up Trust Board Chairman John Singer is shown presenting a $2,500 grant check to Paige Wesche, Assistant Director of Defiance County Economic Development, for the Defiance County Summer Manufacturing Camp for middle school students. Held June 10 - 13, the camp exposes the students to the variety of manufacturing careers available in our communities.