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Women playing pivotal part in changing business dynamics

June 1, 2015 - By and

In the Know is a monthly partnership between LP Gas magazine and Propane Resources. Our focus this month is on women who work in... read more

United against natural gas expansion

May 21, 2015 - By

Propane retailers and other industry leaders in Michigan have a lot of opinions about House Bill 4303, a subsidized natural... read more

Accomplish something great by starting small

May 18, 2015 - By and

What kind of advice would you expect the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command to give to students of his... read more

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How to cultivate referrals in a professional way

April 16, 2015 - By and

A man recently referred his landscaper to a business associate but never heard whether it had worked out. The next... read more

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Post-Exit: Former Suburban Propane CEO passionate about new pursuits

April 6, 2015 - By

Mark Alexander, former CEO of Suburban Propane, stepped out of the industry about six years ago. While in the industry,... read more

Propane’s presence felt at Tri-State Alternative Fueling Expo

March 19, 2015 - By and

Themed “Success Stories,” the second annual Tri-State Alternative Fueling Expo & Conference was held Feb. 24-26 at the Monroeville Convention... read more

Taking action trumps waiting for perfection

February 24, 2015 - By and

Just before World War II, British engineer Robert Watson Watt was determined to finish development of a fledgling radar system... read more

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Mobile applications for the propane industry: Separating friend from foe

February 19, 2015 - By and

Technology is the great enabler – and the powerful enemy – of the propane industry. This paradox is the result of a divide between... read more

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Give customers a hand when temperatures drop and the snow flies

January 27, 2015 - By

It’s the middle of winter, and there’s no telling when a wicked storm will hit your town. How have you... read more

Survey offers consumer perspective on natural gas

December 29, 2014 - By

The expansion of the natural gas industry is a growing concern for propane retailers. A recently conducted survey offers some... read more