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Mark McCain Will Lead Strategic Planning Effort
Learn More: Mark McCain Will Lead Strategic Planning EffortMark McCain is Hometown Connections’ Executive Consultant/Strategic Planning. McCain last served as VP of Member Services and Public Relations for Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA). In his 35 years at FMPA, McCain provided communications counsel on challenging issues and events, while building strong relationships with utility industry leaders and elected officials. For his years of…
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Hometown Connections Announces Personnel Changes & Focus on Business Risk Mitigation
Learn More: Hometown Connections Announces Personnel Changes & Focus on Business Risk MitigationHometown Connections, Inc. (HCI) announced the appointment of Charise Swanson to Chief Operating Officer from her role as Vice President of Client Services. In her new role, Ms. Swanson will work closely with Marc Gerken, Interim President and CEO, as HCI focuses on helping community-owned utilities improve their business operations and risk management. In addition,…
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Susan Ryba Announces Retirement From Hometown Connections Marketing Team
Learn More: Susan Ryba Announces Retirement From Hometown Connections Marketing TeamSusan Ryba, Hometown’s long-time executive marketing team member, has announced her retirement. Susan’s last day as Executive Marketing Consultant will be March 31, 2022.
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What’s The Risk Of Inefficient Business Practices?
Learn More: What’s The Risk Of Inefficient Business Practices?With much focus on rates and reliability, changes in the industry, customer demands, and juggling responsibilities, we often find ourselves working reactively. You may be overlooking the value of better managing the “business” of your utility. Inefficient and ineffective foundational business practices can make your utility vulnerable to significant operational, financial, strategic, and reputational risks.…
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Former AMP Executive Marc Gerken Appointed Interim HCI President & CEO
Learn More: Former AMP Executive Marc Gerken Appointed Interim HCI President & CEOThe Hometown Connections, Inc. (HCI) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Marc Gerken as interim president and chief executive officer. Gerken will fill the seat vacated by Tim Blodgett who, after 23 years with HCI, announced he would be leaving at the end of the year.
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HCI President And CEO Tim Blodgett Announces Departure After More Than 20 Years of Service
Learn More: HCI President And CEO Tim Blodgett Announces Departure After More Than 20 Years of ServiceHometown Connections, Inc. (HCI) CEO and President Tim Blodgett is stepping down after more than 20 years at the municipal utility service provider. He announced on Thursday his intention to step down by the end of 2021. The HCI Board of Directors will begin a nationwide recruitment to fill the position.
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Hometown Connections Seeks Quotes For Utility Cybersecurity Monitoring Solution
Learn More: Hometown Connections Seeks Quotes For Utility Cybersecurity Monitoring SolutionOn September 9, 2021, Hometown Connections, Inc. (HCI) published a Request for Quote (RFQ) REF#: HCI_MDR_VMS_RFQ_0827. HCI is soliciting quotes from qualified vendors offering Managed Detection and Response Solutions (MDR) & Vulnerability Management Systems (VMS) that meet the identified cybersecurity requirements of community-owned utilities. HCI seeks to partner with the selected vendor(s) to provide these…
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Hometown Connections Announces Annual Award Winners
Learn More: Hometown Connections Announces Annual Award WinnersOn August 30 at the 2021 Annual Conference in Fort Collins, Colorado, Hometown Connections announced award winners in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the organization and to community-owned utilities.
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Your Utility Is Required By Law To Establish An Identity Theft Prevention Program
Learn More: Your Utility Is Required By Law To Establish An Identity Theft Prevention ProgramFederal and many state regulations require electric, water, wastewater, and gas utilities to establish an identity theft prevention program. Utilities must have policies and procedures in place to detect, prevent, and mitigate the theft of personal customer information. What does this mean for your community-owned utility? You must evaluate and address all of the ways…
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Governance in Public Power: The Role of Policymakers in Today’s Marketplace
Learn More: Governance in Public Power: The Role of Policymakers in Today’s MarketplaceThe success of the public power business model depends on utility managers receiving clear guidance from engaged and well-trained governing boards. A high-performing governing board can be one of the utility’s most valuable assets. To be successful, these officials must understand their responsibilities, stay current on industry challenges, and serve as ambassadors for public power…
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Hometown Connections Seeks Bids For Work & Asset Management, Mobile Workforce Solution
Learn More: Hometown Connections Seeks Bids For Work & Asset Management, Mobile Workforce SolutionOn June 1, 2021, Hometown Connections, Inc. (HCI) published a Request for Proposal (RFP) REF#: HCI_WAM_MWF_RFP_1925. HCI is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors offering software solutions that meet the identified requirements of community-owned utilities for Work and Asset Management and Mobile Workforce applications. HCI seeks to partner with the selected vendor(s) to provide these applications.
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Gas Pipeline Ransomware Attack Is Wake Up Call For Public Power
Learn More: Gas Pipeline Ransomware Attack Is Wake Up Call For Public PowerFront page headlines, consumer panic, political fallout, and a $5 million ransom paid. The attack on the largest fuel pipeline in the U.S. is focusing attention on the vulnerability of our energy infrastructure like never before. With people lining up at gas stations when facing only a few days of a shortage, imagine the reaction…
