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We hope COVID-19 gets stamped out quickly, but we want to prepare for the worst. We created a leadership editorial, social media graphics and sample social media posts to help you communicate quickly during the pandemic.
Get Resources“The Show Must Go On” is the first installment of Ruralite magazine’s The Heart of Community, a yearlong series shining a light on rural arts. The storytelling showcases how the arts breathe life into rural communities and can even be an economic driver. It tells a comeback story as the editorial team at Pioneer Utility Resources seeks to help preserve rural arts in these unprecedented times. Pioneer is inviting readers to be our eyes and ears for great stories to tell.
Read OnPlease help us welcome your Director of Member Solutions Jonathan Farmer, CCC! The director of member solutions position was designed to provide a knowledgeable and solution-oriented resource for our members. Jonathan, a Certified Cooperative Communicator, has worked at two electric cooperatives and has strong ties to public utilities.
Read OnEfficiency Services Group, Pioneer’s energy efficiency and conservation service, unveils a new logo and a fresh, solutions-focused website: www.efficiencyservicesgroup.com. Learn about ESG’s website redesign process and elements you should consider for your website.
Read On“As a one-person department with many different responsibilities I could not produce a member letter on my own. [Pioneer Utility Resources] does it monthly, preparing a high-quality, informative magazine for our members. I appreciate the years of consistent communication with our members, and the professionally produced member brochures.”
– Lynn Culp, Surprise Valley Electric, California
“Having Pioneer as our communications partner means I can rely on them to consistently produce a quality publication that is interesting and informative to our members.”
Sabrina Owens, Escambia River Electric, Florida
“Through our stories, our members get to know us and through our magazine’s presence in their homes, we become part of the family.”
– Meera Kohler, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Alaska
“From story ideas to layout, Pioneer alleviates the stress of putting out a quality publication that our customers enjoy. We don’t have a big staff, so our time is precious. Working with Pioneer allows us to use our time productively; their staff is always there to support us.”
Theresa Phillips, Lassen Municipal Utility District, California
“Forget about what an economical tool Ruralite is in our communications toolbox. Forget about how each year the surveys show incredibly high readership. Ruralite magazine works because it strikes a chord with our membership. They identify with it and that strengthens our relationship with our members.”
– Bob Pierce, Clearwater Power Co., Idaho
“Having a support system like yours in place makes a huge difference in what we can offer to our members.”
– Christina Sawyer, Mt. Wheeler Power, Nevada
“Without exception, the staff is responsive, punctual, creative and professional.”
– Todd Munsey, Douglas Electric, Oregon
Louisiana Country and Along These Lines, 24-page publications printed bi-monthly, focus on local personalities, photography, travel, electrical safety, energy efficiency and developments in the power industry.
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Visit WebsiteFeaturing stories from writers across the Sunshine State, Florida Currents focuses on local personalities, photography, travel, electrical safety, energy efficiency and developments in the power industry.
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Visit WebsiteCalifornia Water & Power is the go-to source for news, information and thought leadership about California’s rapidly evolving public utility industry.
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