Month June 2024

Stories Connect Us: Pioneer Reports Record-Breaking Returns and Steady Leadership
Stories of financial strength, record returns, steady leadership and celebrated peers shined at Pioneer Utility Resources’ 2023 Cooperative Member Meeting on June 20. Twenty-four new members joined the co-op, and a record-setting $729,577 in co-op member credits will reach Utility Pioneers in July. Get highlights from the meeting at pioneer.coop.

USPS Report: Plan Ahead, Harness Incentives and Meet Mail Increases with Cooperation
As Utility Pioneers brace for a 7.8% postage increase July 14, Pioneer staff work behind the scenes to reduce mailing costs. Our publications team reports on USPS changes planned for 2024.

Powering Up Your Digital Presence: Five Social Ad Strategies for Utility Pioneers
Social media advertising has emerged as a game-changer for utilities seeking to connect effectively with their audiences. Caitlynn Barnes, the social media advertising coordinator at Pioneer, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of digital advertising.

Ruralite Marks Seven Decades of Shared Storytelling
Ruralite, a magazine delivering local and regional stories to Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, marks 70 years of community storytelling in June. Dig into the rural roots of the magazine, then see how it’s grown into a community network of stories and lifelong connections.