February is here, and as always, it brings plenty of sunshine, great weather, and the highly anticipated NEXT Conference! This year, we’re coming to you from Bonita Springs, Florida. Where the focus is all about business development and technology.

And who better to break it all down than two incredible leaders in the field? Joining us on this episode are Devin Sonnenfelt, Senior Business Development Specialist at White River Valley Electric Cooperative, and Nikki Pfannenstiel, Manager of Economic Development at Sunflower Electric Economic. They’ll share their expertise and insights on the latest business developments shaping the cooperative world and how these innovations are making a real impact in their communities.

Don't miss this exciting conversation filled with valuable takeaways for co-ops looking to grow and innovate!

Hosted and produced by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. Edited by Rafael Fernandez, Creative Producer.

Happy New Year and welcome to 2025! 🎉 As we wrap up an incredible year for Touchstone Energy, especially in our research programs, we’re kicking off the new year with a bang! Joining us is Angelika Hoelger, Research Manager at Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives.

In this episode, Angelika takes us through the amazing accomplishments of 2024 and gives us an exciting glimpse into what’s ahead for 2025. We’ll also dive into how these research programs help co-ops get a true pulse on their member-owners’ perspectives while uncovering opportunities to connect, learn, and share strategies with other cooperatives facing similar challenges.

Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring conversation to start your year off right!

Hosted and produced by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. Edited by Rafael Fernandez, Creative Producer.

Join us for our final podcast of the year as we wrap up our series on high-performing cooperatives! This time, we’re diving into the world of broadband and the co-ops leading the charge in bringing this essential service to their members. Who better to share their insights than this month’s guests: Marty Haught, Assistant General Manager/COO of United Cooperative Services, and Tom Stackhouse, President/CEO of Central Alabama Electric Cooperative. Both have earned customer satisfaction scores in the 90s and adding rural broadband has been valuable to their members.

We’ll explore how the broadband industry can sometimes feel like the Wild West, but how something as truly listening to your members can set you apart from the competition. Don’t miss this engaging and informative episode!

Hosted and produced by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. Edited by Rafael Fernandez, Creative Producer.