Manager's Message, Ruralite

Taking the Time to Get It Right. A year ago, in this column, we talked about Columbia REA’s adoption of AI technology, specifically Microsoft CoPilot, into our workflow. The headline that day was “Fast, Flexible and Forward-thinking.”

Data Centers, Our Community, and Columbia REA Whether in favor, opposed, or indifferent, the reality of a large, power-intensive, data center being built in our area was bound to happen sooner or later. As you may have read recently in the Union-Bulletin and other reports, that reality has reached Columbia REA. In late 2024, the […]

Food, Fun & Financials…Oh My! This year, Columbia Rural Electric Association (REA) invites members to follow the Yellow Brick Road straight to our Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 23—an evening where cooperative business meets community connection, and where every member is encouraged to bring an appetite and a voice! At Columbia REA, you’re not just […]

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