The Next Greatest Thing
The Next Greatest Thing” is a podcast powered by the Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation. This podcast is a place where we come together with electric experts, and dedicated operators to discuss current co-op events, leading-edge technologies, and communicate with AVECC members. We are Arkansas Valley Electric, changing the communities we serve.
Podcasting since 2020 • 141 episodes
The Next Greatest Thing
Latest Episodes
What's Up With Wave Rural Connect?
Get the latest on how WAVE Rural Connect is expanding service, improving reliability, and helping rural families and businesses stay connected like never before. In this episode, James Ratterree shares what’s changed over the past year, how mem...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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25:27
A Love Letter to Paris, Arkansas
What makes Paris, Arkansas such a special place to live, work, and visit? In this episode, Paris Chamber of Commerce Director Tanya Fletcher shares how community pride, local leadership, and small-town collaboration are helping shape the future...
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36:15
Getting to Know James Ratteree
Go behind the scenes with Wave Rural Connect’s Marketing Coordinator, James Ratteree, as he shares the journey of building a rural broadband brand from the ground up and what it means to truly serve a community. From connecting thousands of cus...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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27:06
Getting to Know Jessica Wills
We sit down with Jessica Wills to talk about her new role as a Member Service Specialist and the behind-the-scenes work that helps keep the cooperative running smoothly. From growing up in a cooperative family to serving members through billing...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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16:10
When Winter Hits: Staying Safe, Warm, and Prepared
Winter weather can be unpredictable, but being prepared makes all the difference. In this episode, we walk through how to get ready before a winter storm, what to do if the power goes out, and how Arkansas Valley Electric works to safely restor...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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8:00