BSE Named 2016 Live United Leader of the Year Posted on March 18, 2017March 30, 2021 by Tamara Leher Living United This past Thursday, March 16, United Way of Cass-Clay named Border States Electric their 2016 Live United Leader of the Year. This top award recognizes an organization that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the United Way and led a successful workplace campaign. BSE was also named one of the top 5 most generous companies in the Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota, area. From the Campaign Good work, dedicated people, all making a difference. The Ceremony Here is the video from the United Way awards presentation (click on image). *Clicking on the video will take you away from this page. Right click to open in new window or tab. We are proud of our generous employee-owners, and give a special thanks to our Supply Chain Services team that organized the award-winning campaign. BSE supplies products and services to construction, industrial and utility customers. The 100 percent employee-owned company is rated the eighth largest electrical distributor in the U.S. by Electrical Wholesaling magazine. BSE has more than 2,200 employees and 95 branches in 18 states. Corporate headquarters are located in Fargo. Learn More About Border States. Our Mission and Values. Check out Career Opportunities.