Lake Saint Louis, Mo., May 1, 2020 – National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) strives to provide maximum value to its current Members, while continuing strategic growth of its Membership.
That growth was exhibited by the NISC Board of Directors’ approval of several new Members during its April meeting. The approvals, coupled with the consolidation of two Member organizations, brings NISC’s Membership total to 844.
The following utility and telecommunication companies were welcomed to the NISC family.
Utilities
- Bridger Valley Electric Association, Mountain View, Wyo.
- Cowlitz County, Public Utility District No. 1, Longview, Wash.
- Dixie Electric Membership Corporation, Baton Rouge, La.
- Surprise Valley Electrification Corp., Alturas, Calif.
Telecoms
- Citizens Telephone Company, Hammond, N.Y.
- Consolidated Business Services, Mt. Angel, Ore.
“Membership growth enhances NISC’s economies of scale, while allowing for an annual investment of more than $50 million in research and development and steady Membership rates,” said Susan Imm, NISC vice president of Sales and Marketing.
“Now more than ever, we understand and appreciate the critical role our Members play in their communities,” Imm said. “We’re grateful for the trust these new Members have placed in us to leverage technology, improve efficiencies and help them provide reliable service to those who depend on them.”
About NISC
National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) is an information technology organization that develops, implements and supports software and hardware solutions for our Members. We deliver advanced solutions, services and support to 844 independent telephone companies, electric cooperatives and other public power entities. NISC is an industry leader providing information technology solutions including billing, accounting, operations, automated mailroom services, third-party integration as well as many other solutions. With facilities in Mandan, N.D., Lake Saint Louis, Mo., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Shawano, Wis., Austin, Texas, and Blacksburg, Va., NISC and its subsidiaries employ more than 1,300 professionals between the six locations and remotely throughout the United States.