BLC Summit

Description

NRECA BLC SUMMIT
January 16-18, 2024 
MREA Office, Maple Grove MN

OVERVIEW

January 16, 2024

BLC 950.1 - Practical Communication Strategies for Directors

This course discusses the necessary communication skills for effectively participating in boardroom dynamics, focusing on face-to-face communication, the importance of preparation and how to be an impactful 'active listener.' The course will utilize real world examples to teach effective ways to apply communication and other soft skills such as empathy.

January 17, 2024

BLC 961.1 - The Evolution of Electric Cooperative Power Supply

Electric co-op boards face a rapidly evolving energy landscape where power supply decisions are more complex, involve greater risks and have greater cost consequences for consumer-members than ever before. The low price of natural gas, the combination of state renewable portfolio requirements, the falling prices of wind and solar, and environmental regulations are leading a fundamental shift in the U.S. electricity generation portfolio. This shift has significant implications for electricity suppliers and for consumers. At play are five fundamental dynamics: Regulatory/Legislative, Markets, Fuels, Power Technology, and Customer expectations and preferences. This course focuses on building competencies and strategies boards can pursue in the face of this uncertainty including understanding what members want, working closely with power suppliers, communicating with members and being their trusted energy advisor.

January 18, 2024

BLC 973.1 - Moving the Fence: A guide to shared services, system mergers, and territory acquisitions

Co-op service territory is generally viewed as static and unchanging, presenting few growth opportunities or scale for performance improvement. However, opportunities abound through cooperatives collaborating in "shared services" agreements, examining the advantages and benefits of merger or consolidation, partial territorial acquisition of an IOU, or completely purchasing and absorbing a municipal electric system. This course is designed to help directors navigate the pros and cons of each of these strategies.

INSTRUCTOR 

Brenda Robbins - 950.1

Kevin Sump - 961.1 & 973.1

WHO SHOULD ATTEND 

Cooperative directors

PRICE 
 

$643 per class -  Members

$743 per class -  NON Members

HOTEL

Holiday Inn and Suites

11801 Fountains Way

Maple Grove, MN 55369

Booking Link

EVENT POLICIES

EVENT POLICIES
MREA EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT (LINK TO FULL POLICY)
MREA is committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for all participants and staff in MREA meetings, conferences, training programs, and events both online and in-person. All Event participants including but not limited to attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staff, students, guests and vendors, are expected to abide by this MREA Event Code of Conduct, and this code applies to all space and situations in which MREA meeting-related activities are being conducted, including virtual meetings and those sponsored by organizations other than MREA but held in conjunction with MREA Events. Participation constitutes agreement to comply with the Code of Conduct as a condition of attendance. 

2024 LATE REGISTRATION
All events in 2024 will be subject to a $50 late registration fee for anyone that registers less than 2 weeks prior to the published event dates.