A groundbreaking year for Border States

As 2017 comes to a close, we at Border States are truly thankful for all the wonderful moments from the past year.

It was a year of breaking ground on our new Branch Support Center, growing our business family, giving back to our communities, empowering our employee-owners, and of course, providing innovative products, services and solutions that helped our customers thrive. It has most definitely been a year to remember.

Here are some of our coolest moments from 2017. Cheers!

We broke ground on our new Branch Support Center

We broke ground on our new 120,000 sq ft corp. headquarters at the intersection of I-29, I-94 today in #BSEfargo: https://t.co/W18TzYi6nO pic.twitter.com/3z4KjsmBz0

— Border States (@BorderStates) August 24, 2017

Our work family grew!

BSE welcomed Kriz-Davis Co. today, growing by nearly 250 people & reaching 111 locations to serve our customers. #OwnTogether #BSEsolutions pic.twitter.com/7ah88E22MY

— Border States (@BorderStates) August 28, 2017

Employee-owners helped their communities – and had some fun

VIDEO: After his granddaughter survived a brain tumor, our own Robert McKenzie began supporting the new child respite and hospice home Crescent Cove, which provides care for kids with a shortened life-expectancy. Read more: https://t.co/OSO7YByzoU #OwnTogether #BSEbrooklynpark pic.twitter.com/R3lUwjfNBB

— Border States (@BorderStates) November 14, 2017

 

#BSECampGiveback welcomed athletes from @TNTKidsFitness, who practiced for the upcoming #Fargomania CrossFit event. What an AWESOME group! pic.twitter.com/fZi8jz7xP0

— Border States (@BorderStates) September 13, 2017

 

VIDEO: You won’t believe how far this cowboy has had to travel for dialysis 🤠 Check out Rode Lewis’ amazing story! #OwnTogether #BSESanAngelo https://t.co/IAMZSRZSY2 pic.twitter.com/7dtoc6nzXR

— Border States (@BorderStates) December 6, 2017

 

Multiple employee-owners took part in #RedNoseDay2017, which aims to end child poverty by raising money and awareness for kids everywhere. pic.twitter.com/biJSzgUhky

— Border States (@BorderStates) May 25, 2017

 

“It’s the least we can do to help grant a wish to kids battling critical illnesses.”–Matthew Eddleman (https://t.co/Gz4MzHRhtX) @MakeAWishAZ pic.twitter.com/yMy54677My

— Border States (@BorderStates) October 16, 2017

 

A group of employee-owners had fun volunteering with @NDFoodBank to bag 1,512 pounds of pinto beans, which equals 1,220 meals. #BSEGivesBack pic.twitter.com/UzCBlmrG6i

— Border States (@BorderStates) July 20, 2017

 

Peace lives in curious places. A group of military veterans and Border States volunteers found it in a fishing boat: https://t.co/FDHVUXjzNg pic.twitter.com/3nvGYOUsPD

— Border States (@BorderStates) June 13, 2017

 

Thanks to @MDAnews for a successful #MuscleWalk in @FargoMoorhead! We had fun raising $4,800 for muscular dystrophy research. #OwnTogether pic.twitter.com/ATlVvlhRPK

— Border States (@BorderStates) May 24, 2017

 

Check out the @eatoncorp jerseys worn by our Bike MS team in #BSEkansascity! 234 miles and $622 to fund MS research: https://t.co/tcN5wrZrgf pic.twitter.com/M1DzPseXb4

— Border States (@BorderStates) October 7, 2017

 

Employee-owners had fun volunteering with @UnitedWayFargo by serving turkey sandwiches at @Hornbachers this week. #OwnTogether #LiveUnited pic.twitter.com/kth6dsmdCe

— Border States (@BorderStates) June 25, 2017

 

16 from #BSEodessa sorted donations at @WTXFB this week! They also gifted $500. So lucky to have this team! ❤️ #OwnTogether #BSEGivesBack pic.twitter.com/rtq9lejrBk

— Border States (@BorderStates) October 19, 2017

 

Border States retiree John Dohm has always loved the red, white and blue. Red is extra special: https://t.co/mwMUjy7Gpc #MemorialDayWeekend pic.twitter.com/Rbm5swPEwz

— Border States (@BorderStates) May 29, 2017

 

Shout-out to #BSEsiouxfalls employee-owners who recently volunteered with @Habitat_org! They helped preserve homes for those in need. pic.twitter.com/jZlPEnYgnX

— Border States (@BorderStates) November 2, 2017

 

Everyone deserves to go to summer camp. Border States partnered up with @MDAnews to make that possible: https://t.co/2v78GQ8iqj #OwnTogether pic.twitter.com/bpHzVkWCxy

— Border States (@BorderStates) June 21, 2017

 

Employee-owners from Phoenix, Deer Valley and our Southwest Regional Office recently raised over $12,000 through their annual United Way Week! Among the many fundraising activities were pin the bowtie on the branch manager, a hula hoop contest, and twin day. Nice work, team! pic.twitter.com/XRfVAm6T2s

— Border States (@BorderStates) November 25, 2017

 

We had fun cheering on @SONorthDakota athletes this week! It was also cool running into The Voice's @theblindjoe and Jozy Hansen. pic.twitter.com/WOGTSO9TT9

— Border States (@BorderStates) June 10, 2017

 

Our employee-owners in Salina, KS, kicked off November the right way! They volunteered by preparing 34 cases of pre-packaged meals for the local community. Nice work! #OwnTogether #BSEsalina pic.twitter.com/Ig4HeL1TB0

— Border States (@BorderStates) November 13, 2017

 

Go team! For #BSECampGiveback, #BSEfargo created 22 tied blankets and delivered them to Churches United for the Homeless. @UnitedWayFargo pic.twitter.com/bPnCiWPoxQ

— Border States (@BorderStates) October 1, 2017

 

Props to our Kansas City branch for collecting over 1,600 pounds of items for the Hope.wrx pantry! Employee-owners will return in January to fill backpacks with food and send them home with elementary children in need. Nice work, everyone! #BSEGivesBack #BSEkansascity pic.twitter.com/DgT4U8o2nG

— Border States (@BorderStates) December 4, 2017

 

Great day for fall projects & helping those in need for @UnitedWayFargo’s Day of Caring! SO many smiling faces 😊 #OwnTogether #BSEfargo pic.twitter.com/cHnmNJTkzh

— Border States (@BorderStates) October 16, 2017

 

Thanks for the shout-out, @KAMCNews! Most importantly, thanks for supporting the brave women and men who serve our country 🇺🇸 Read more: https://t.co/q5ZL5DGbCR #OwnTogether #BSElubbock pic.twitter.com/cfBdisrSgE

— Border States (@BorderStates) November 14, 2017

 

Check out this pile of toys! A group of employee-owners in Phoenix recently partnered up with their local United Way and Salvation Army to sort the toys and make gift bags for kids in need. This group is in the holiday spirit! #BSEGivesBack #BSEPhoenix pic.twitter.com/kNLjFMZChB

— Border States (@BorderStates) December 18, 2017

Watch Dave Ferguson go #OverTheEdge 110 feet to support CHARISM. Thanks for raising money for at-risk youth, Dave! https://t.co/idkN93oMcP pic.twitter.com/UBOiwNDOs7

— Border States (@BorderStates) August 18, 2017

The employee-ownership culture was awesome

VIDEO: After surviving a gas explosion, fleeing a war, losing her mother, being separated from her father, and later immigrating to the United States at the age of 12, Irma Ciber finally found hope – in a Fargo United Way backpack. https://t.co/szq7QthrhO #BSEfargo #BSEGivesBack pic.twitter.com/NmEpSe2Idn

— Border States (@BorderStates) November 8, 2017

 

124 employee-owners, 4,800 man-hours and 103 truckloads went into the #BSEbismarck branch move in August. Nice work, team! #OwnTogether pic.twitter.com/yxoD86Onog

— Border States (@BorderStates) September 6, 2017

 

We’re very excited to see these 11 new faces this summer. Congrats to the first class of the @BorderStates #BSEinterns program! #OwnTogether pic.twitter.com/vuV2w0Hotf

— Border States (@BorderStates) May 22, 2017

 

Congrats to our own Mac Doyle and Shane Woerner for making tED Magazine’s “30 Under 35” electrical rising stars! https://t.co/xyuANG2yt1 pic.twitter.com/dVmJTubF2L

— Border States (@BorderStates) June 6, 2017

 

In the darkness of an eclipse, we supply the light: https://t.co/9NUiORdPSZ #Eclipse2017 #OwnTogether #BSEsolutions pic.twitter.com/en0G4p6Vrd

— Border States (@BorderStates) August 21, 2017

 

SO. MANY. COSTUMES…and office treats 🍭🍬🍫🎃 Employee-owners are taking part in Halloween shenanigans across the country! #OwnTogether pic.twitter.com/DhwAcZsC8R

— Border States (@BorderStates) October 31, 2017

 

Don’t you just ❤️ their smiles?

Happy Mother’s Day to our Border States moms across the country! #BSEMoms pic.twitter.com/1qtv2EajBF

— Border States (@BorderStates) May 14, 2017

 

Our employee-owners from across the country are in the holiday spirit. Merry Christmas to all! #OwnTogether #MerryChristmas🎄☃️🎅 pic.twitter.com/puSGpxX5X7

— Border States (@BorderStates) December 25, 2017

 

“The favorite part of my job is helping other people grow.” – Carol Motschenbacher, treasury supervisor. Congrats on 40 years at BSE, Carol! pic.twitter.com/Llfd2qILhx

— Border States (@BorderStates) July 14, 2017

 

“Border States invests time and money into you and your career.” – Chuck Anderson, Management Trainee graduate https://t.co/pC8XiD1dF4 pic.twitter.com/4P5IlbXUxr

— Border States (@BorderStates) June 1, 2017

 

This week account managers attended BSE University, which promotes career advancement, team-building and success advice for employee-owners. pic.twitter.com/denN6qmSn3

— Border States (@BorderStates) June 9, 2017

 

Thanks #BSEwestcolumbia (SC) for getting re-certified for the national Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP)! #BSEsafety pic.twitter.com/maSHrxeFq3

— Border States (@BorderStates) August 10, 2017

 

BSE awarded @tEDmagazine’s marketing Best of Best for Lineman Appreciation Day campaign. We #appreciate our linemen! https://t.co/dYV6jN3BPs pic.twitter.com/uMzn2Iw4wB

— Border States (@BorderStates) August 15, 2017

 

Thank you, @BCBSND! #NDWellSummit award bestowed upon companies that promote successful wellness programs for their employees. #OwnTogether pic.twitter.com/Qt8MYb2xGt

— Border States (@BorderStates) October 3, 2017

 

ESOPtoberfest on! Employee-owners cooked out this week for National Employee-Ownership Month and the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). pic.twitter.com/Yyx3WVfIt9

— Border States (@BorderStates) October 14, 2017

We worked hard for our customers

Employee-owners enjoy visiting our customers where they work! Thanks for the energy tour, @CassCountyElec and @minnkotapower. #OwnTogether pic.twitter.com/qEBWQaFaSj

— Border States (@BorderStates) September 17, 2017

 

CEO Tammy Miller ran into Bergstrom Electric folks after Friday's Midwest ESOP Conference. We love hanging out with customers! #OwnTogether pic.twitter.com/n70TkdOJFW

— Border States (@BorderStates) September 11, 2017

 

"With electric current, you sometimes can't let go." Thanks to @Transtector's Alan Rebeck for today’s grounding training in Fargo. #BSEsafe pic.twitter.com/rpWBtxmpEW

— Border States (@BorderStates) June 20, 2017

 

Looking for an affordable, versatile LED high bay fixture? Check out the @lithoniaLED JCBL High Bay: https://t.co/RlGLpHo3Sj #BSEsolutions pic.twitter.com/pfHVaARDuu

— Border States (@BorderStates) July 27, 2017

 

We #appreciate our customers! BSE held a #ThankYou BBQ for @WillmarElectric, who tested cool products from the Blade https://t.co/rXsqtZuwih pic.twitter.com/AKpWAb1KTJ

— Border States (@BorderStates) July 31, 2017

 

BSE’s goal of serving customers & delivering exceptional planning is “smart, driven, unwavering.” – @AD_Electrical (https://t.co/MjbJoV3pNk) pic.twitter.com/aYHH5bdqxe

— Border States (@BorderStates) October 2, 2017

 

We make sure customers have the right materials when & where they’re needed. Hear these testimonials: https://t.co/wgfizsabli #BSEsolutions pic.twitter.com/OjkOLL8MRn

— Border States (@BorderStates) August 26, 2017