Corn Belt Energy cancels 2021 Annual Meeting

 

[March 09, 2021] 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Corn Belt Energy’s Board of Directors has canceled the organization’s 2021 Annual Meeting scheduled for Friday, June 18.

Corn Belt Energy continues to closely monitor practices outlined by the Centers for Disease Control as well as state and local guidelines. The well-being and safety of our members and employees continues to be a top priority for the cooperative and cancelling the event is the best course of action, at this time, in accordance with current limitations on large gatherings.

“Canceling the meeting was a difficult decision because just like you, we enjoy seeing our members at our annual meeting. Corn Belt Energy’s actions and decisions will, as always, consider the best interest of our members, employees and the community,” stated Don Taylor, Corn Belt Energy President & CEO. “And we look forward to future member meetings when it is safe to do so.”

About Corn Belt Energy

Started in 1938 to bring electricity to rural Central Illinois, Corn Belt Energy Corporation now distributes electricity to over 36,000 households and businesses throughout 18 counties. One of the largest cooperatives in Illinois, Corn Belt Energy employs 85 people, maintains over 5,000 miles of line, and distributes electricity from the Wabash Valley Power Alliance, a generation and transmission cooperative based in Indiana. As a not-for-profit energy cooperative, Corn Belt Energy is owned by the members it serves and is committed to providing reliable, affordable energy. Governed by 13 directors who are themselves residential members, Corn Belt also supports energy efficiency, education, and safety initiatives. Learn more at www.cornbeltenergy.com. 

[Hillary Cherry]