Month May 2025

CONNECT 2025: Learn to Play, Think Inside the Box and Keep Telling Your Story
NRECA’s 2025 CONNECT Conference delivered sessions packed with storytelling ideas for Utility Pioneers. From rediscovering the power of play to thinking INSIDE the box to boost creativity, five of the ideas are already changing how we approach our work. See how to fight burnout with joy, stay strategic for storm storytelling, find meaningful member stories, tell tangible tales and think outside the box on our best practices blog.

Co-op Member Meeting Recap: Pioneer Members Meet Rising Costs with Cooperation
Rising costs and stories of meeting shared challenges with steady leadership and cooperation were the themes of Pioneer Utility Resources’ Cooperative Member Meeting on May 8. Get highlights from the meeting at pioneer.coop.

Stamp Down Rising Mail Costs with Postage Promotions
With another U.S. Postal Service price increase expected in July, Pioneer's team is hard at work finding ways to help Utility Pioneers manage mailing costs. Get our top five USPS promotion picks for Utility Pioneers, then find out how you can understand then tackle rising postage costs with Pioneer.

Be Prepared, Not Scared: Free Tools Help You Tell Your Story During Wildfire Season
Wildfires mean possible power shut-offs and concerned consumers. Are you ready to tell your story if things get heated? To support the shared storytelling need of so many Utility Pioneers, Pioneer’s rolling out a new wildfire communications toolkit. Download the free resources today!