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Encourage grill safety during COVID-19

May 12, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Propane retailers may fill more cylinders as the coronavirus pandemic keeps residents at home and urges them to spend time outdoors.

This article is tagged with Canadian Propane Association (CPA), COVID-19, Nathalie St-Pierre, safety signals and posted in COVID-19, Current Issue, Featured

Grooms attended NPGA’s 2019 Propane Days in Washington, D.C., alongside Sen. Joni Ernst, right, and her daughter, Libby Ernst. Photo courtesy of Deb Grooms

Propane Personality: Deb Grooms

May 11, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Deb Grooms, CEO of the Iowa Propane Gas Association, has overcome both personal and professional hardships that have equipped her to lead.

This article is tagged with Deb Grooms, Iowa, Iowa Propane Gas Association, Midwest, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Propane Personality, state association and posted in Current Issue, Featured

In the Know: Disaster planning in light of the coronavirus pandemic

May 7, 2020 By Tony Botts

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a wake-up call to many with regard to crisis communication and disaster management.

This article is tagged with business safety, communication, COVID-19, crisis communication, In the Know, Propane Resources LLC, safety, Tony Botts and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue

Blue Ridge Energy launched a campaign to help customers during a coronavirus-driven turndown of the economy. Photo: Blue Ridge Energy

LPG Spotlight: Blue Ridge Energy

May 1, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Blue Ridge Energy is giving back with its In This Together campaign to offer its communities financial relief in a time when many feel unsure.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, LPG Spotlight and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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Propane provides energy dependability and security

April 27, 2020 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke, VP of propane marketing services at Warm Thoughts Communications, explains why propane is the best choice for on-site energy.

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Mike Hennen, Steph Hennen’s father and a Westmor Industries employee, built Steph a miniature pink bobtail model. Photo courtesy of Steph Hennen

Propane Personality: Steph Hennen

April 21, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Steph Hennen, marketing and customer service manager at Lakes Gas, is passionate about bringing young people into the propane industry.

This article is tagged with CHS Inc., Lakes Gas, Marshall Excelsior Co. (MEC), Propane Personality, Steph Hennen, Westmor Industries and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Distributor roles, relationships with marketers evolve

April 17, 2020 By Brian Richesson

A closer look at distributor dynamics reveals changes related to developing technologies and high expectations to provide equipment, knowledge and support for propane marketers.

This article is tagged with Bergquist, communication, Gas Equipment Co., LPG & NH3 Supply and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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How to keep your business safe from cyberattacks

April 14, 2020 By Allison Kral

Cyberattacks often happen unexpectedly and can throw a company out of its digital comfort zone. With that in mind, check out some tips for ensuring your websites and information stay safe.

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This is a 20-pound cylinder with an OPD valve and face seal that is in good condition. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council.

Educating personnel, the public about face seal inspection

April 13, 2020 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner outlines what your customers should know about face seal inspection requirements in the 2020 edition of NFPA 58.

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Preparation eases pressure points this past heating season

April 7, 2020 By James Guyette

Marketers unite to fulfill fertile fall crop drying load and meet heating demands during the relatively mild 2019-20 winter.

This article is tagged with Deb Grooms, James Guyette, Leslie Anderson, Mike Newland, Steve Kossuth and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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