Mission & Values

Our Mission

“BEK Communications is dedicated to providing quality communications services to all of our customers.”

It is a simple promise, and we mean every word of it.

Quality means a network you can count on in a January blizzard.

All of our customers means the farm at the end of a gravel road gets the same care as a business on Main Street.

The Promise Behind Everything We Do

BEK exists to provide quality communications services to every customer we serve. That mission, our three core values, and the seven cooperative principles shape every decision we make, from the technology we invest in to the way we give back to our communities.

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Our Values

Service

We will provide all services in a technically feasible and financially responsible manner. BEK belongs to its members, so every dollar we spend is a member's dollar. We invest in technology that will last and make decisions that keep the cooperative strong for the next generation.

People

We recognize that our employees are vital to the success of our organization and will strive to provide them with the tools required to meet our mission. The person who answers your call or installs your service is your neighbor. We give our team the training, equipment and support they need to serve you well.

Community

We recognize that we live and work in our communities and will strive to be good corporate citizens. We shop at the same stores, cheer for the same teams, and send our kids to the same schools. Giving back through grants, scholarships, and sponsorships is part of who we are.

BEK's 7 Cooperative Principles

Like cooperatives around the world, BEK follows seven principles:

  • Voluntary and Open Membership: Membership is open to everyone who qualifies and wants to take part.
  • Democratic Member Control: One member, one vote.
  • Members' Economic Participation: Members share in the cooperative's margins through capital credits.
  • Autonomy and Independence: BEK is governed by its members, not outside shareholders.
  • Education, Training and Information: We keep members, directors and employees informed.
  • Cooperation Among Cooperatives: We work with other cooperatives to serve members better.
  • Concern for Community: We work for the lasting good of the places we call home.

Putting Our Values to Work

Being a good neighbor is part of who we are. Through the Community Partnership Program, Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) community grants, and Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) grants, BEK helps local organizations fund projects that make a difference close to home. Our scholarships help students take the next step toward their goals.

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