Monday
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7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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REGISTRATION
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7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
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CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST + PRESENTATION
Contractual Liability From The Insurance Perspective
Most contracts incorporate hold harmless and indemnity clauses and insurance limit and coverage requirements which determine if and how insurance responds to cover you, or not, should there be a claim. Understanding how all of your agreements/contracts work from an insurance perspective is important prior to signing them. Come join Telcom Insurance Group for this discussion.
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8:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
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OPENING GENERAL SESSION
Chief Executive Officer Address Shirley Bloomfield, CEO, NTCA
Addendum to North Central Regional program USDA Address Anne Hazlett, Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development, USDA
Pivot Point: Using Change Management to Drive Excellence Shawn Rhodes, Business Performance Expert, Shoshin Consulting
Hear what top-performing teams around the world are doing to leverage change in some of the most challenging and stressful environments on the planet.
Critical Considerations by AMAC: “Change is Inevitable. Change is Constant.”
This discussion of solutions and strategies focuses on the crucial challenges involved with making impactful changes within a rural telco. Learn from real examples of making change happen from across the industry, and hear thoughts on creating a change roadmap for lasting success within your company.
This session is brought to you by the NTCA Associate Member Advisory Council.
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11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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Addendum to Southeast Regional program
Making Change Happen David Nelems , Operations Manager, Elongator Tailgates
Great ideas are a dime a dozen, but bringing those ideas to reality requires a capacity and willingness to cultivate, shape and manage the process from beginning to end. Whether inside your company or out in your community, where is the next great idea and how can you help bring it to life?
Financing for Change Don Samonte, Vice President of Portfolio Management, RTFC
When it comes time to turn plans into action, managing change can mean managing finances. Hear about the current landscape of financing products and timelines, and learn about how to make the most of the borrower/lender relationship to position your company for debt financing.
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9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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THE COFFEE STOP
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Noon – 1:30 p.m
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LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
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1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. |
SEMINARS
Seminar 1: All About Advocacy
There is an important role in advocating for effective policy for every member of the operations and governance team. Gain some insights into how advocacy efforts impact national, state and local policymaking and hear from industry professionals how you can get involved with grassroots efforts.
NTCA Course Code: P102
Seminar 2: Better Board Evaluations
Corporate and cooperative boards alike are charged with directing the governance of a company. A component of good governance is regular and effective evaluation to ensure that policies, practices, expectations, and results are all in line. Learn about successful tools and models to introduce to your board room.
NTCA Course Code: G106
Seminar 3: The Lifecycle of a Business Plan
As telcos pursue various revenue growth and diversification strategies, both inside and outside of their traditional service areas, it is essential to evaluate business opportunities through the development of a comprehensive business plan. Should that plan be accepted and you choose to move forward, how often do you measure actual performance to the plan and make adjustments as required? Learn the key questions to ask along the way as your business plan moves from development to realty.
NTCA Course Code: B109
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3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
SEMINARS (repeat)
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4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
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Making “Cents” of Benefits
This session will take a broad look at medical and retirement program pricing and help companies better understand some of the administrative decisions behind the scenes with NTCA’s benefit plans. From retirement programs to medical plan options, join the Member Relations Team to learn how NTCA program benefits stack up in the marketplace.
This session is brought to you by the NTCA Member Relations Managers
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4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. |
Tech Talk: Business Models for IoT in Rural America
Many companies are exploring various IoT options in their search for new revenue streams and network growth. Hear from peers and industry experts about the technical and business considerations you might face in planning for your company’s IoT future.
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5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
NETWORKING RECEPTION
Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres while networking with your peers.
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