Best Lydia Smith Podcasts (2025)

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Stories That Stick in the Capitol, With Andy Barth 33:13

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When you walk into a legislator’s office, will your story stick or slip away? In this episode, Inland Power & Light’s Andy Barth shares how utilities can move beyond numbers to craft stories lawmakers care about. Notes: Filmed at NWPPA’s Northwest Innovations in Communications conference.By Pioneer Utility Resources

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Episode 61: Part One of Seeking Guidance for THE COUNSELOR 1:07:00

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Full disclosure time here on the READING MCCARTHY podcast. When Ridley Scott’s film The Counselor arrived in theaters with its very own shiny McCarthy screenplay, I was underwhelmed. We’d been waiting for over half a decade for The Passenger and had no idea we’d be almost another ten years waiting for that project (and of course we had no concept o…

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Turn Comfort Into Conversations: Let’s Go Over the Line, With Asia Cline 29:54

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Getting lineworkers to relax and share stories isn’t easy—unless you’ve got a mic and a clever idea. In this episode, Mason PUD 3’s Asia Cline shares how her award-winning staff podcast, “Over the Line,” opens conversations, builds trust and keeps internal communications fresh. Notes: Filmed at NWPPA's Northwest Innovations in Communications confer…

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Branding Beyond the Logo (Sometimes There Are Superheroes), With Casey French 21:19

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Casey French, marketing and PR director at CASSCOMM discusses how branding goes beyond a logo to include community engagement, co-branding, locally produced video and creative mascots, like their superhero, “Gigabolt.”By Pioneer Utility Resources

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Personal Branding for Introverts, With Goldie Chan 28:20

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In her recently published book, “Personal Branding for Introverts,” Goldie Chan outlines how to remain true to yourself, while taking strategic steps to improve your network and reputation. Goldie previews the book and her session at StoryConnect 2026 in this episode. Link to purchase the book: https://a.co/d/85WjjJa.…

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Calix ConneXions ReaXions 21:16

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In what's become an annual tradition, hosts Megan McKoy-Noe and Andy Johns share the mics to discuss major takeaways from last week's Calix ConneXions conference. Ding!By Pioneer Utility Resources

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Hal Niedzviecki: Creativity, Conformity & The Rise and Fall of Broken Pencil | Bad Canadians Ep. 11 1:20:06

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Hal Niedzviecki built the heartbeat of North America’s zine movement — then lost it all for defending free expression. In the mid-90s, his magazine Broken Pencil championed DIY art, radical self-expression, and underground culture. For nearly 30 years, it gave a voice to Canada’s creative outsiders. But in 2017, Hal published a short editorial ques…

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When Your Slowest Speed Is a Gig, With Jeff Chrzanowski 19:35

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HTC has consolidated its broadband speeds to two plans: 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps. How did it get there, and what are the advantages of simplifying its speed packages?By Pioneer Utility Resources

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STEPHEN R. BOWN: Finding Truth in the Middle Ground of History 1:01:32

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STEPHEN R. BOWN is one of Canada’s leading writers of non-fiction, and the winner of the 2024 Governor General’s Award for Popular History (the Pierre Berton Award). His books The Company and Dominion stand among the most vivid retellings of Canada’s origins; stories that remind us how ambition, ingenuity, and brutality often shared the same fronti…

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Episode 60: Riding Shotgun on THE PASSENGER with Lydia Cooper and Brent Cline 1:56:23

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For the podcast's 60th episode we are finally able to develop a lengthy and thorough discussion of The Passenger, McCarthy's penultimate novel from 2022. I'm joined by two returning guests of the podcast: Dr. Lydia Cooper is a professor of American literature and director of the core curriculum at Seattle University. Her specializations include Nat…

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Engage the Next Generation of Co-op Members, With Lydia Walters and Chris Alexander 15:14

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The Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi band together to go beyond Youth Tour with their Learn. Grow. Experience. initiative, including Cooperative University. Notes: Filmed at CONNECT.By Pioneer Utility Resources

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Seb Bunney: The Hidden Cost of Money, Inflation, and Bitcoin | Bad Canadians Ep. 9 1:15:31

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What hidden costs does inflation place on families, savers, and communities? On Bad Canadians, Jared Michael sits down with Seb Bunney, Bitcoin author and educator, to unpack the ideas behind his book The Hidden Cost of Money. Together they explore how today’s debt-based monetary policy quietly shapes our lives — driving up the cost of housing, res…

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What Metrics Are Broadband Marketers Watching?, With Tim Gilford 14:07

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Data-driven marketer Tim Gilford shares which metrics and data points he’s watching in order to track progress and make strategic decisions. Special Recording: Live at the NTCA Sales and Marketing ConferenceBy Pioneer Utility Resources

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Episode 59: The Big Screen Beckons--McCarthy's Screenplays with Stacey Peebles 1:28:21

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Episode 60 of READING McCARTHY sees the return of one of my favorite guests, Dr. Stacey Peebles. In addition to her many other roles described below, she is the preeminent expert on McCarthy’s work in screenplays. Please join us for a consideration of his various screenplays, both produced (The Counselor) and unproduced (Cities of the Plain, No Cou…

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David Knibbs & Lydia Smith: Beyond The Bean - Building TOFOO Co 49:31

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Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with David and Lydia, founders of The Tofoo Co, in Malton, North Yorkshire. Discover how they left their corporate careers to build a values-driven, independent food business from the ground up. Lydia and David share candid stories about the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, from buying a s…

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Amy Hamm: Biological Sex, Institutional Power & the Fight for Open Debate, Bad Canadians | Episode 8 53:14

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Amy Hamm is a Canadian nurse, National Post columnist, and co-founder of CaWsbar, a women’s sex-based rights organization. In this episode, she recounts her years-long battle with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, which disciplined her for publicly affirming that biological sex is real. What began as personal expression escalated into a high-s…

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How Can Artificial Energy Intelligence Help Tell Your Story?, With John Huneycutt 18:23

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Who is LIAM.Ai, Union Power’s Virtual Energy Specialist? John Huneycutt shares how his utility responsibly taps artificial intelligence to energize efficiency tips. Filmed LIVE at CONNECT.By Pioneer Utility Resources

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Lawrence Krauss: The War on Science and the Danger of Dogma | Bad Canadians Ep. 7 43:54

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What happens when knowledge is treated as sacred dogma? On Bad Canadians, Jared Michael sits down with internationally renowned theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss, editor of the new anthology The War on Science, to explore why ideas must remain open to challenge. The book brings together voices from physics, biology, mathematics, philosophy, and…

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Subscriber Study Shows Shifting Attitudes About Satellite Internet, With Scott Meyer 13:12

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Innovative Systems’ annual Rural Subscriber Study asked participants new questions about LEO satellite providers indicating growing competition for rural ISPs. Recorded Live at the 2025 NTCA Sales and Marketing ConferenceBy Pioneer Utility Resources

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Are you Saving Time by Design?, With Danny Weston 28:46

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Good storytelling design doesn’t care what platform you use. Listen to Danny Weston's four design principles to strengthen the way you show your story, and hear how he saves time by design. Learn how to link content in Adobe InDesign: https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/linked-content.htmlBy Pioneer Utility Resources

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From Bribery to Battleships: How to Gamify Staff Storytelling, With Patrick Wood 26:27

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B-4 you C-2 staff storytelling, hear Patrick Wood share how Co-Mo Connect uses fun to figure out what hits, what channels miss and how to tell if the battleship is on the board at all.By Pioneer Utility Resources

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Beyond Bridges: Closing the Technology Gap in Rural Communities, With Erma Ratliff 16:42

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Have you held a rural digital equity summit for your community? Hear how Kanokla teamed up with AmeriCorps to identify local technology needs and work together to meet them!By Pioneer Utility Resources

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Andy Phelps: From Retail to Optics: A Leadership Journey of Learning, Purpose, and Passion 50:44

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In this episode, Andy Phelps, Operations Director at Specsavers, reflects on his 20+ year career across Sainsbury’s, Co-op, and Specsavers. Andy shares candid stories about learning from mistakes, the importance of mentorship, and how values and purpose have shaped his leadership style. He discusses the challenges of managing global teams, adapting…

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Wildfires: Are you Ready to Douse a Crisis?, With Kelsey Bozeman 17:00

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Oregon experienced a record-breaking year for wildfires in 2024, with 1.9 million acres burned. In response, cooperatives across the state teamed up to develop shared wildfire resources. Download a free wildfire communications toolkit from Pioneer! LIVE:Filmed at CONNECTBy Pioneer Utility Resources

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Eva Kurilova: Gender, Queer Theory, and the Loss of Biological Reality | Bad Canadians Ep. 6 54:58

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Eva Kurilova is a Canadian writer and thoughtful critic of today’s gender ideology. In this episode, she explores how the word “queer” is often misunderstood as a sexual orientation, when in fact it represents a broader ideological identity—one rooted in opposition to normativity and permanence in grievance. We dig into how this framework has helpe…

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Rep. Lydia Hernandez, Make Music Day Phoenix y Grammy nominada Ali Stone- Prensa Arizona EP 100 1:00:18

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By Studio Genesis

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Voice of the Valley: How One Arizona Telco Launched a Podcast, With Bob Dahlstrom 11:34

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Bob Dahlstrom launched and co-hosts the Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter podcast for Valley TeleCom. He shared the ups and downs of podcasting with our live StoryConnect audience. Special: Live at StoryConnect 2025By Pioneer Utility Resources

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Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Arizona Clinical Trials y Girls Scouts Arizona - PA EP 99 1:01:33

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By Studio Genesis

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Am I the Hater? | A Reflection on Tribalism, Humility, and the Elephant in the Brain | Bad Canadians Ep. 5 7:16

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In this solo minisode, host Jared Michael takes a step back to reflect on the deeper mission behind Bad Canadians. Drawing on the work of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and the metaphor of the “rider and the elephant,” Jared explores why rational arguments so often fail—and how emotional connection, humility, and lived experience can move us mo…

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Episode 58: Staying off the Tracks of THE SUNSET LIMITED with Dianne Luce 1:17:45

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The 58th episode brings back the excellent Dr. Dianne Luce to discuss with us McCarthy’s 2006 play The Sunset Limited (or is it a novel in dramatic form?). Produced first by the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago in May of 2006, it later went on to open in New York. Dianne Luce saw it in Chicago during that opening run and we’ve both seen the Tommy Lee…

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Valley Metro y Poder in Action - Prensa Arizona EP 98 55:54

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By Studio Genesis

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Tips from 40 years of Finding Stories, With Craig Reed 14:42

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Sometimes in his writing career, Craig Reed lucked into finding great magazine stories. Other times, finding great stories depended on effort and a strategy to look in the right places. At StoryConnect 2025 Craig shared those story-searching strategies and what to do with a story when you find it. Special: Live at StoryConnect 2025…

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Andy Johnston: Navigating Retail Relationships, Insights from Advantage Group! 51:23

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In this eye-opening episode of the Commercial Confidence Podcast, Andy Johnston, Managing Director of Advantage Group UK, reveals the hidden dynamics between retailers and suppliers. Learn how top businesses collaborate, overcome challenges, and drive growth in today's competitive marketplace. Key Insights: ✓ The power of B2B research ✓ Strategies …

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Smith Alston Law Firm y Chase Bank- Prensa Arizona - EP 97 45:07

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By Studio Genesis

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Lisa Bildy: Free Speech Union of Canada | Bad Canadians Ep. 4 1:16:07

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Lisa Bildy is the Executive Director of the newly launched Free Speech Union of Canada—a non-partisan organization defending freedom of expression in an era where that principle is increasingly under pressure. Prior to this, she spent years at the forefront of Canada’s free speech battles—helping overturn the Law Society of Ontario’s mandatory DEI …

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Andrew Trimble - Mindset Tools, Joe Schmidt's Influence and The State of The Game 1:12:37

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Andrew shares what helped him play his best rugby, the mindset he had going into games and how he got through a slump in form in his mid-twenties. He talks about advise that Paul O’Connell gave him in Ireland camp, how Joe Schmidt got the best out of him and what he did to build his confidence. Andrew gives his thoughts on the state of Ulster Rugby…

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Oficina del Gobernador de Arizona Katie Hobbs, Concejal de Phoenix Anna Hernandez y Aliento AZ - EP 96 52:39

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By Studio Genesis

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Deploying Digital Advertising for Broadband Providers, With Julie Boles 11:04

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East Mississippi Connect has been using digital advertising to surgically target communities and potential subscribers as its fiber optic service rolled out across its service territory. Julie Boles shares what’s worked and what lessons she’s learned along the way. Special: Live at StoryConnect 2025By Pioneer Utility Resources

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Hospice of the Valley, psicóloga Carolina León y Alliance Behavioral Health Integrated - EP 95 1:04:24

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By Studio Genesis

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Ted Smith: The Fight for Medical Cannabis in Canada | Bad Canadians Ep. 3 31:14

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For nearly three decades, activist Ted Smith has been at the centre of Canada’s medical cannabis movement. As the founder of the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club and a key figure in the 2015 Supreme Court case that opened the door to cannabis edibles and oils, Smith has fought tirelessly for patient rights in the face of legal and political resistance…

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Mercy Care y UnidosUS- Prensa Arizona - EP 94 1:02:43

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By Studio Genesis

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Telling Your Community’s Story with Pictures All Year Long, With Theresa Phillips 27:18

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Art shows, lobby displays, social content and more—Theresa Phillips shares how Lassen MUD works with consumers to showcase their community on the magazine cover and in a much-coveted custom calendar each year!By Pioneer Utility Resources

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Sundt Construction y Gran Fiesta Cinco de Mayo - Prensa Arizona - EP 93 1:07:11

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By Studio Genesis

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Lydia Perovic: Immigration, Identity, and Canada's Cultural Unravelling | Bad Canadians Ep. 2 1:04:08

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Guest Lydia Perovic asks Canadians to look deeper - into places we've long taken for granted. What happens when the Enlightenment ideals that quietly shaped our identity are replaced by values most Canadians wouldn't recognize, let alone choose? Follow Lydia on X: https://x.com/LyyPerr Lydia's Website: https://www.lydiaperovic.com/ Watch on Youtube…

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The LIBRE Initiative, Ciudad de Phoenix, Oficina de Distrito 8 y Chase Bank- Prensa Arizona - EP 92 52:45

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By Studio Genesis

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Take Your Kids to Work Day, With Sarah Johnson 18:35

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Whether they're blasting off to space to explore planets or solving mysteries across departments, one Oregon utility hosts an exciting career adventure every spring. Utility Pioneer Sarah Johnson shares how Clatskanie PUD turns Take Your Kid to Work Day into a memorable adventure for employees’ families.…

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Consul General de México en Phoenix, Chispa Arizona y Zoe Foundation- Prensa Arizona - EP 91 55:40

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By Studio Genesis

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Tristin Hopper: Quirky History, Modern Media, and Canada's Protests | Bad Canadians Ep. 1 52:41

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Join host Jared Michael in a conversation with National Post journalist Tristin Hopper as they discuss odd bits of Canadian history, the state of modern journalism, and the anti-zionist protests occurring in Canada since October 7th, 2023. Tristin's new book Don't Be Canada is now available online or at a bookstore near you. He also discusses lesse…

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Ciudad de Phoenix y Chase Bank- Prensa Arizona - EP 90 39:54

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By Studio Genesis

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Changing an Annual Meeting to Energize the Attendees, With Flathead Electric 21:00

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Are you ready to reimagine your annual meeting? In Montana, Flathead Electric’s team was challenged by the board to reach more members. Hear how incorporating an energy expo, interactive videos and staff experts adds value to your event.By Pioneer Utility Resources