If you’re wondering whether the MIC will be worth your time, this episode is for you! Hear NISC Member Chris Krieck, a 15-time MIC attendee, and NISC Learning Center Team Lead Matt Schroeder share their insights into NISC’s premier learning event. With 179 sessions to advance your NISC knowledge, the 2026 MIC has something for everyone. Hear insights into what you can learn at the 2026 MIC, first-hand experience of preparing for and leading a MIC session, advice for first-time attendees, networking opportunities and more!

The NISC MIC is heading to fabulous Las Vegas, and we’re here to give you a sneak peek at all the learning, collaboration and fun in store! If you’ve been wondering how NISC chooses the MIC location, what’s going on behind the scenes to prepare the session schedule or what to expect at the MGM Grand, sit back, relax and enjoy this episode! You’ll also hear about the new Pre-Conference Workshops, details about MICfest (hint: it's so much more than golf!) and how to make the most out of your learning opportunities at the 2026 MIC.

In this episode, NISC Marketing Communications Consultant Angela Magstadt visits with Cori Million and Kathy Sweatman, Team Leads of Account Management at NISC. Cori and Kathy give unique insight into the value the Solutions Lab offers to those attending the MIC, citing the many on-site visits they have with Members throughout the year. They also give some great “know before you go” tips attendees need to hear before they head to Louisville.

In this episode, NISC Sr. Marketing Communications Consultant Brett Grassmuck visits with Jen Aaseth, Billing Supervisor for Verendrye Electric Cooperative in Velva, ND. Jen is returning to the MIC in person for the first time since 2019 and serving as a Member Presenter this year. She shares some of the things she learned as a first-time attendee and what it means to share her expertise as a Member presenter.

In this episode, NISC President and CEO Doug Remboldt visits with Bethany Chinadle, Executive Vice President of Telecom at NISC Member Triangle Communications in Havre, Montana. Bethany has been a frequent Member presenter at the MIC and has won multiple Member Experience Awards for her engaging presentations. Tune in to hear them talk about how the MIC has changed over the years, some of their most fun memories of MICs past and how Members – and NISC – can always learn something from each other at this event.

Learn more about the biggest learning event of the year, the Member Information Conference! In this episode, NISC Marketing Communications Consultant Lauren Dunnigan visits with Tara Schlatter, Business Solutions and Development Manager at Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative; Missy Biegler, Member Service Manager at Powder River Energy Corp.; and Matt Schroeder, Team Lead Learning Center at NISC; on learning opportunities at the 2025 NISC MIC.  Hear more about how NISC determines session topics, the Member presenter experience and tips for how to make the most out of your time in Louisville.

The MICpod is back as we get ready for the 2025 Member Information Conference! In this episode, NISC Marketing Communications Consultant Lauren Dunnigan visits with Kaitlin Jakel, NISC Lead Senior Meeting and Event Planner, and Todd Eisenhauer, NISC Vice President of Business Services, on what to look forward to at the 2025 NISC MIC.  

Hear more about what’s new at this year’s MIC, our Coop Strong initiative, what to expect in Louisville and why this event is so popular each year.