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Join I-9 Compliance Webinar on May 16

Unsure whether your company is in compliance with state and federal I-9 mandates? Then join us at 10 a.m. ET/ 9 a.m. CT on Tuesday, May 16 when Miller & Martin's Chris Crevasse helps you get up to speed on everything you need to know about I-9 compliance,...

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NEW Crisis Communications Toolkit Available

The value of having a crisis communication plan is never more evident than when disaster strikes. In today’s day and age where news is at our fingertips around the clock and social media offers a forum for spectators to carry the conversation, power companies need...

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Two New Hot Topics Webinars in November

  TVPPA's popular webinar series returns to a computer screen near you in November. Launched earlier this year, the Hot Topics series delivers informative and engaging sessions on a range of emerging topics with the potential to impact your business. TVPPA...

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Make Plans Now for December DE&I Training Class

Registration is now open for the next session of TVPPA’s diversity, equity and inclusion training program for executives, Leaders First, Culture Second: Inclusion: The Way Forward. The class will be held Wednesday, December 7 through Thursday, December 8 at the TVPPA...

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TVPPA Launches New Local Power Advantage Toolkit

TVPPA's Communications Advisory Group, along with our in-house Communications & Marketing team, has just launched a Local Power Advantage toolkit. This all-new toolkit is a set of year round resources for use in communicating the value of being part of a locally...

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Last Chance to Register for Power Play Golf Tournament

Register by Friday, September 16 at Noon Spots are still available to play in the Power Play Scholarship Association’s annual golf tournament. The event will be held at Holston Hills Country Club in Knoxville, Tenn. on Monday, September 19. A reception honoring...

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5 Exciting EV Happenings in the Valley

September 9 is World EV Day, and to celebrate we're highlighting some of the exciting EV happenings taking place within our membership and across the Tennessee Valley. Check out our list below, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to share what your...

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Senate Subcommittee Questions TVA Board Nominees

The United States Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate and Nuclear Safety met on September 7 to consider President Joe Biden’s nominations of William J. Renick, Adam Wade White and Joe H. Ritch to serve on the Tennessee Valley...

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TVPPA Announces New Fleet Vehicle Discount Program

TVPPA is proud to announce a unique fleet vehicle purchasing opportunity for our members. Because vehicle availability has been constrained due to ongoing supply chain challenges, the manufacturer you have always relied on may not have the inventory you need in the...

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Power Restoration Toolkit Now Available

Tennessee Valley states rank among those most affected by hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and other severe weather hazards. And while tornadoes and thunderstorms peak in the spring and hurricanes in late summer and early fall, our members can attest that severe weather...

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Register Now for TVPPA’s Inaugural Innovation Conference

TVPPA will host its inaugural Innovation Conference September 26-28 at the Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin, Tenn. This idea summit will provide insight into the creative solutions our members are using to address the challenges they're facing today in the Tennessee...

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TVPPA R&D Committee Seeks Project Proposals

TVPPA's Research & Development Committee invites members to submit proposals for potential projects to be funded by the committee in partnership with TVA. The R&D Committee will review each project submission to determine which projects to pursue through...

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New Grants Manager Named to Meguire Whitney Team

Saul Castillo joins TVPPA partner Meguire Whitney as the firm’s new Grants Manager offering TVPPA members even more support in finding federal funding for public power projects. Castillo joined Meguire Whitney following a stint as a budget and grants manager for the...

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New Director of Education & Training Announced

After an extensive search and interview process, TVPPA has selected Caleb Hall as the new Director of Education & Training effective October 3, 2022. Hall began his career as a TVPPA intern in 2012 and over the last decade has assumed positions of increasing...

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TVPPA Seeks Participants for Broadband Salary Survey

TVPPA is excited to offer our members the opportunity to participate in a Valley-specific Broadband Salary Survey. This potential new offering will provide compensation data specific to the broadband and fiber industry. This information can be used by survey...

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TVPPA Members Win Prestigious APPA Awards

During the American Public Power Association’s National Conference held June 10-15 in Nashville, Tenn.,  three TVPPA members were recognized in various ways for their dedication to public power. TVPPA Board Chairman and CEO of Huntsville Utilities Wes Kelley received...

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