Agenda 1:30 PM Tennessee legal issues (Retail vs. infrastructure provider, area coverage, subsidiary requirement, footprint restriction and M&A exception) Mike Knotts – TECA Erica Vick – Bass, Berry, and Sims 2:00 PM State of Tennessee broadband office and grant program Amanda Martin and Crystal Ivey, Department of Economic and Community Development 2:30 PM Regulatory […]
Boards are responsible for directing the affairs of the corporation. This course discusses and explains the duties of loyalty, obedience, and due care, and the need for directors to acquire the minimum knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill their responsibilities within the cooperative context. Key topics include: An overview of today’s multi-billion dollar electric utility […]
Understanding the unique aspects of the cooperative business model better prepares directors to lead organizations with purpose not profit at their core. This is especially important in this the International Year of Cooperatives. Course participants will do a deep dive into the cooperative principles and define how they provide a competitive advantage for today's co-op […]
The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association’s 76th annual meeting will be held Sunday, Nov. 19, through Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at the Airport Marriott in Nashville. Highlights The Tennessee Magazine's Pick Tennessee Products reception Spouses' brunch Group luncheon on Monday for directors, managers, attorneys, staff, and others ACRE breakfast on Tuesday morning We need advance […]
The 2018 Legislative Conference and Reception will be held Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Nashville Doubletree Downtown. On Tuesday afternoon, a private reception for only co-op board members, managers and staff will be held in the Nashville Ballroom, beside the restaurant. This private reception will be from 4 to 5:30 […]
Effective political engagement at all levels of government requires significant planning and is vital to empowering member-owners to protect and advance the interests of their cooperative. The power of distribution cooperatives to influence policymakers is vital to their continued success. This course helps directors connect the dots between what they as individual directors can do […]
The 2018 Administrative Professionals and Human Resource Managers Conference will be held on April 11 – 13 at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa in Pigeon Forge. Deadline Monday, March 12 Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa 2525 DreamMore Way, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 428-9684 Group Name TN Electric Cooperative Association Room Rate $155/night Deadline […]
Lodging: Make your reservation here or call (800) 261-9530 and provide code 10698 to receive the special rate. Group Room Rate: $196 - also available April 16-17 and 20-21 for those wishing to extend their stay Lodging Discount Cut-off Date: March 7, 2018 (Rooms may not be available after this date) Check-in/Check-out Times: 4:00 pm check-in and […]
