Core Values
We measure success by how much we contribute
to the quality of life and economic well-being of our communities.
All businesses must have clearly understood
core values that are not subject to change. These core values
are our bedrock principles. Our version of good economics measures
progress by how it contributes to the quality of life in addition
to return on capital. We believe that capitalism is at its
best when the investor's private gain provides for a public
good.
- The ownership and control of our company will be broad-based
and rest with the people who are motivated by our mission.
- Every activity we engage in will contribute to the literacy
and/or economic benefit of our community.
- We will provide leadership to achieve local ownership
of utility-like businesses in our community.
- We measure success by how well we balance meeting the
needs of all our stakeholders: customers, associates, shareholders,
community, and region.
- We believe that social responsibility and community altruism
are also good economics.
- We will be good stewards of our Shareholders' money and
earn for them appropriate returns.
- We will incorporate social criteria in our investment
decisions.
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